Kūpuna take center stage: Dancing into love at the 55th Senior Valentine Dance

Kūpuna dance into Valentine’s Day at Honolulu’s 55th Senior Valentine Dance, a free celebration of music, love, and community at Blaisdell.

Honolulu Theatre for Youth Showcases Hawaiian Stories and Artists in New Shows

This February and March, Honolulu Theatre for Youth (HTY) will present a limited run of two original productions featuring Kānaka Maoli stories and artists. First up is Joseph Kekuku and the Voice of the Steel Guitar, created by Moses Goods in collaboration with Kealakai Center for Pacific Strings, followed by Pā Ka Makani, created by Annie Lokomaikaʻi Lipscomb, Marques Hanalei Marzan, and Annie Cusick Wood.

Oahu's North Shore hosts thrilling Pipe Challenger surf event

Things to Do on O‘ahu in February 2026

See eight features and a short film program centered around Black experiences, including The Fisherman, which follows a Ghana man pursuing his dream of buying a fishing boat, with a talking fish at his side. $15 film screenings, $50 opening reception, Doris Duke Theatre, Honolulu Museum of Art, 900 S...

Tables are filling fast: 7 Valentine’s Day dinners in Honolulu

Valentine’s Day is almost here, and couples across Honolulu are booking special dinners.

What’s Cooking: Corner Rolls among eateries that could help you win a Hong Kong trip

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Foodies can win a trip to Hong Kong through a month-long dining program as part of the Honolulu Hong Kong Festival. Bee Leng Chua of the Hong Kong Business Association of Hawaii and Philip Nguyen, owner of Corner Rolls, joined HNN’s Sunrise to talk about “Hong Kong At Your Doorstep.”

Here Are the Local Businesses & Restaurants Participating in Today’s National Strike

With the Nationwide Shutdown happening today, many local businesses are closed to stand in solidarity with Minneapolis and the rest of country against the harmful actions of ICE. Others are showing support in other ways by remaining open and welcoming the community. Here are the businesses and restaurants participating in the national strike. Check back for updates throughout the day.

Events happening this weekend on Oahu: January 30 - February 1

HONOLULU (Island News) – There are some great events happening during this last weekend of January that you should check out! Take a look at what’s happening on Oahu!. Honolulu Harbor Nights - January 30, 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. Enjoy an evening at Kaka'ako Makai, the old...

New regional kitchen for schools means more jobs and delicious food

The Department of Education had a groundbreaking for a new O'ahu regional kitchen on Friday, Jan. 29th, in Whitmore Village. Phase 1 of the development puts the kitchen on track to be complete by June 2027.

BASALT: Waikīkī’s relaxed, local gem

HONOLULU (HI Now) - Tucked just steps from Waikīkī Beach, BASALT is a neighborhood favorite where elevated comfort food meets genuine island hospitality. Known for its relaxed atmosphere and thoughtfully crafted menu, BASALT offers dishes that feel familiar yet refined—inviting guests to slow down, gather, and enjoy food that’s both satisfying and approachable.

Board Meeting: Downtown Honolulu Gets Its First Charcuterie Chain

Downtown Honolulu’s office crowd just got a new way to dress up lunch. Graze Craze, a franchised charcuterie chain known for Instagram-ready grazing boards, has opened its first Hawaii location inside the Finance Factors Center on Bishop Street. The shop is leaning into the weekday rush with grab-and-go cups, picnic boxes and full grazing boards that tap island fruit for local flavor and are geared toward office lunches and private events.

Cheap Eats with Guy Hagi: Local burgers at Big Island Burger

You can get a hamburger anywhere, but today we're eating local burgers at Big Island Burger, and the burgers are great.

Josh Groban talks about hIs first Hawaii concert

Josh Groban said he’s excited to finally take the stage for local fans when he performs at the Blaisdell Arena next Saturday.

Reggae artist Josh Tatofi signs to EMPIRE record label; new single out next Friday

NEW YORK (Island News) -- The locally-beloved musician Josh Tatofi has a big year ahead of him as he has signed with EMPIRE record label following the recent announcement of his Blue Note residency in Hawaii. EMPIRE announced on social media that Reggae artist Josh Tatofi is joining their bracket...

‘The Wrecking Crew’ review: Hawaii’s brassy side with sunny comedic relief

HONOLULU (Island News) -- Going into “The Wrecking Crew,” the quick, cheesy action flick I expected turned out to be a gritty and amusing movie experience, full of heart that leaned into Hawaii’s complexities not often visited on a mainstream scale. In Amazon MGM Studios’ “The Wrecking...

The Best Brunchy Bites at Tangö Contemporary Café

When a restaurant is recognized consistently each year for its breakfast, brunch and business lunch, there’s a solid formula at play. Tangö Contemporary Café has been perfecting that formula for 18 years and it doesn’t show any signs of stopping. With Scandinavian classics like Swedish pancakes with berries and fresh cream to braised beef loco mocos and hashes tuned for local palates, Tangö appeals to many with a central location to boot. It appears on our Hale ‘Aina Awards list three times for 2025, so we thought it would be a good idea to check out a few of the Best Bites Tango has to offer.

The Best Edamame In Hawaii Is Hiding Inside This Cozy Seafood Restaurant

In a world where seafood restaurants compete with flashy gimmicks and Instagram-worthy presentations, there’s a humble red building in Honolulu that locals protect like a treasured family recipe. Ono Seafood, nestled along Kapahulu Avenue, might not win any architectural awards, but what happens inside this unassuming spot has turned...

‘Feels amazing’: North Shore surf contest crowns youngest champion ever

PUPUKEA (HawaiiNewsNow) - 18-year-old Kalānōweo DeSoto proved to be a rising star after winning the DaHui Backdoor Shootout competition on Oahu’s North Shore. DeSoto, a Makaha native, is the youngest champion in event history to win the prestigious honor. He clinched the top rank at the popular surf spot Pipeline earlier this week.