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Waikiki's Centennial Park Nears Finish Line After 28-Year Fight for Green Space

A patch of green that took nearly three decades to carve out of densely built Waikiki is finally approaching the finish line. Rotary leaders say Centennial Park, one of the few public green spaces in the neighborhood, is expected to be complete before June 30, with historic and educational signage marking the project's final major push.

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Sijie Special Noodle Brings $12.99 Soup Dumplings To Honolulu's Kakaʻako

A new soup dumpling destination has landed in Kakaʻako, where Sijie Special Noodle has soft opened at 401 Kamakee St. No. 102, taking over the former space of Phuket Thai and Better Bites Thai and More. The restaurant seats 100 customers across indoor and outdoor seating and is open daily from 11:30 a.m. to midnight.

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Zippy's, Anna Miller's team up for Salvation Army pie drive

The Salvation Army Hawaiian & Pacific Islands Division has partnered with Zippy's and Anna Miller's Restaurant to collect pumpkin pie donations for families in need this Thanksgiving — and donors will earn Zipcoin Reward Points as a thank-you from Zippy's.

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Retrace Guy Fieri’s flavors across four Hawaiʻi islands

Emmy Award winning chef Guy Fieri visited over 40 restaurants across Oʻahu, Maui, Hawaiʻi Island, and Kauaʻi during his travels through the islands for his Food Network shows.

Honolulu, HI · 18h

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Sunset Noodle House serves Hawaiian fusion ramen and housemade kimchi in Kailua

HONOLULU (HI Now) - Sunset Noodle House in Kailua brings Chinese, Hawaiian and Japanese flavors together through its Hawaiian fusion ramen. Owner Jason Chang shares some of the restaurant’s offerings, including tonkotsu ramen with chashu pork belly, mildly spicy beef noodles and the popular tantan ramen for those who prefer more heat.

Kailua, HI · 1d

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Get ready for ono kine Zippy’s Thanksgiving meals

Zippy's will offer pre-cooked Thanksgiving turkey packages with various sides and promotional discounts for orders placed online by October 25th.

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From prepared meals to free meals: Here’s what’s happening in Honolulu for Thanksgiving

Various businesses, restaurants, and community organizations across Oʻahu are providing diverse options for Thanksgiving meals, ranging from preprepared dinners and hotel reservations to free food assistance programs.

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Bumble Tea Cafe and Ramen to Debut in Las Vegas

Bumble Tea Cafe and Ramen is embarking on opening its first Las Vegas shop. According to a permit filed with Clark County, the ramen bar and bubble tea hangout spot is expected to open on the Las Vegas Strip at 3049 Las Vegas Blvd S, Suite 10N. The address sits...

Las Vegas, NV · 3d

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Kona's Old A's Park Finally Gets New Bathrooms After Years of Closures

Hawaiʻi County officials broke ground Nov. 5 on a long-awaited improvement project at Kailua Park in Kona, the beachfront spot many locals still call Old A's because it sits on the former Kona Airport site. The project will deliver new restrooms, a concession building and the demolition of the old airport terminal, with the county targeting completion in early 2028.

Kailua, HI · 2d

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Hawaii Veterinarian to Launch New Freeze-Dried Superfood Topper Brand, Vet’s Favorite

(PRESS RELEASE) HONOLULU, HI — Dr. Joanna Cook, DVM, a practicing veterinarian and founder of four hospitals on Oahu, is launching Vet’s Favorite, a line of freeze-dried food toppers inspired by the question she hears most from pet parents: “What should I feed my dog?”. After 13...

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Get ready for Thanksgiving with this early checklist

With Thanksgiving approximately three weeks away, this guide provides an early November checklist covering menu planning, shopping, kitchen preparation, and personal arrangements to ensure a stress-free holiday.

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West Oahu designer brings island-inspired fashion to Hawaii’s Finest Black Friday Makeke

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The holiday shopping season is underway, and shoppers can find last-minute deals on the final day of Hawaii’s Finest Black Friday Makeke at the Blaisdell Exhibition Hall. More than 250 local vendors are taking part, including Debbie Alipio of Makuahine Vintage, who joined Hawaii News Now...

Honolulu, HI · 3d

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Hawaii Food & Wine Festival marks 16 years of world-class dining

The Hawai'i Food & Wine Festival celebrated its 16th anniversary by bringing together world-class chefs and local culinary talent for a night of food, wine, and the flavors that have helped put Hawai'i on the global culinary map.

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Protect Kahoʻolawe ʻOhana marks 50 years with music honoring the ʻāina

The Protect Kahoʻolawe ʻOhana has held events throughout 2026 to celebrate its 50th anniversary. On Friday, Nov. 13, the celebrations will conclude with a "50 Years of Aloha ʻĀina" concert at Bishop Museum. The concert will feature the classic sounds of Hawaiian soul as well as...

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Specials and deals for servicemembers on Veterans Day

HONOLULU (Island News) -- Veterans and active-duty military members can enjoy these special deals and offers available on Veterans Day. To thank military servicemembers who are veterans or currently active, these restaurants and businesses are offering free deals and discounts on Veterans Day happening on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. Chili’s...

Honolulu, HI · 4d

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Real or AI? Viral Kauai monk seal photos spark backlash, investigations

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A social media post showing two women with a Hawaiian monk seal at Salt Pond Beach Park on Kauaʻi is drawing backlash and prompting investigations by state and federal authorities. The three-photo collage was posted earlier this week. The post included a misspelling of Kauaʻi and...

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‘The Navigator,’ new documentary, makes world premiere at HIFF, wins Pacific Award for Best Feature

“The Navigator,” a new feature-length documentary presented by Patagonia Films, made its world premiere at the Hawaiʻi International Film Festival (HIFF) to a sold-out audience on Wednesday, Oct. 21, at the historic Hawaiʻi Theatre in downtown Honolulu. The film earned the Pacific Award for Best Feature, presented by HIFF and Pacific Islanders in Communications on Sunday, Nov. 1.

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What’s Cooking: Five Sails chef-owner Alex Kim brings modern Korean to Hawaii Food & Wine Festival

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Five chefs showcasing modern Korean cuisine will headline the Hawaii Food & Wine Festival’s annual Halekulani Gala Sunday night. Chef Alex Kim, one of the participating chefs, joined Hawaii News Now Sunrise ahead of the gala to discuss his approach to cooking and the influences behind his food.

Honolulu, HI · 3d

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Sheraton Waikiki Brings Back their Buffet at Hinahina!

The Sheraton Waikiki has brought back their breakfast buffet after more than six years through their new beachfront restaurant, Hinahina! A longtime kamaʻāina favorite, the dinner buffet is expected to return later this month just in time for the holidays. Hawaii Mom Blog was invited to attend a...

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City says feral chicken traps being tampered with

Honolulu officials say people are interfering with efforts to control the feral chicken population by tampering with traps, releasing captured chickens and continuing to feed the birds.