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King’s Hawaiian rolls out new holiday flavor

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - King’s Hawaiian is rolling out a fresh flavor in time for the holidays. The new Hawaiian Sweet Gingerbread Rolls combine the classic sweet bread recipe with warm gingerbread spices. The limited-edition rolls are exclusively sold online. A pack of 12 rolls costs $10. The specialty flavor...

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This Hawaii Bookstore Has Books Stacked Almost To The Ceiling

Books sit on shelves, in boxes, and on the floor at this Hawaii shop. New and used titles share the same space. Kids’ books are in the mix too. I like a bookstore that feels a little like a treasure hunt. I believe the best ones let you wander without a plan.

Kailua, HI · 1d

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Historians preserve memories of Hawaiʻi's oldest bar

As Veteran's Day approaches, we pour one out for Smith's Union Bar, which officially closed its doors after its final last call. The bar was the oldest in Hawaiʻi, and this year will mark the first Veterans Day without the historic bar. Dec. 7th, 2026, will be the 85th...

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Oahu’s feral chicken debate: A growing problem, divided opinions

Feral chickens are causing frustration for some Oahu residents… but for others, they're worth protecting. The city has been working to control the island’s feral chicken population for more than three years, but some disagree with the city's approach.

Honolulu County, HI · 2d

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PHOTOS: Hawaiian Humane Society pets adoptable for $11 this week

Starting Wednesday, all pets at the Hawaiian Humane Society can be adopted for just $11! The adoption special is open to everyone and will run through Sunday in honor of Veterans Day.

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Artificial reef project has support, but some question its proposed location

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Several yards off the beach at Fort DeRussy, there’s a surf spot known as “Threes.” There are plans to put an artificial reef there, and that has raised concerns from some ocean goers. The REEFrame project wants to put 150 modules — each six-by-six...

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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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Take Hawaii home: Aloha Plate to open at Honolulu airport

The concept comes from longtime local personality Lanai Tabura and the team behind the Food Network-winning food truck.

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Pupukea residents worried after goat sits stranded on a cliff for nearly two weeks

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A goat that has been stuck on a North Shore Oahu cliff for nearly two weeks has nearby residents pleading for help. “Goats are pretty common in this area, but this is the first time one has been trapped that high with almost no chance of escape,” resident Laura Figueira said.

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Kimchi Festival Hawai’i is back!

The 4th Annual Kimchi Festival Hawai'i is scheduled to take place at Makiki District Park on Saturday, Nov. 14, featuring free Korean food, culture, and entertainment.

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Honolulu Burger Fans Swear By The Thick Patties At Teddy’s Bigger Burgers

Some burgers are built for a quick bite. Others need two hands, a stack of napkins, and a plan. In Honolulu, a short walk from the sand, one spot has spent years earning a loyal crowd by making patties thick enough to start friendly arguments about who serves the best burger on the island. Locals stop by after work, families grab bags to go, and travelers from as far away as Australia leave saying they have nothing like it back home.

Honolulu, HI · 2d

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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.

Honolulu, HI · 2d

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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 · 2d

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The Conversation: Honouliuli Internment Camp tours; Homeroom Hawaiʻi

Audio will be added after the show. The Conversation airs weekdays from 11 a.m. to noon on HPR-1. HPR's Savannah Harriman Pote reports on what is — and isn't — driving up power bills on Hawaiʻi | Full Story. Christine Ogura, of the National Park Service, explains...

Honolulu, HI · 22h

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Episode 65: 72-Hour Dough in Hawaii: What Makes Paulistana Pizza Different?

Andre Alves de Moraes spent more than a decade planning how to bring the Paulistana pizza of his native São Paulo to Honolulu. The result is San Paolo Pizzeria, where long-fermented dough carries generous toppings, Brazilian calabresa meets creamy Catupiry and an all-you-can-eat service introduces diners to roughly 30 different flavors.

Honolulu, HI · 4d

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Dog recovering from leg injury is ready to explore home with you

Meet Sissy! Sissy is a 2-year-old, 53-pound American Pit Bull Terrier mix who was recently brought into Hawaiian Humane Society's care at the end of July after she was found wandering around a Kalihi neighborhood.

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Trained musician shares shamisen traditions in upcoming recital

Bon Dance season may have ended this year, but an upcoming performance on Oʻahu will be highlighting the music that makes the season so special. Anju is a trained shamisen musician and the representative of the Hawaiʻi branch of Madoka No Kai, a school dedicated to Japanese traditional folk music, or "Minyo."

Pearl City, HI · 19h

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Kahuku Pizza Truck Zef's Pizza Expands With Hukilau Marketplace Location

A food truck that started with two college students selling pizza out of their apartment is now serving up purple taro-crust pies and Vietnamese-inspired slices from a spot at Kahuku Sugar Mill, and it's growing. Zef's Pizza, formerly known as Zephanie's Pizza, has built a following on Oahu's North Shore for creative pizzas that blend Neapolitan style with Asian-Pacific flavors, and the business is expanding to a second location at Hukilau Marketplace at the Polynesian Cultural Center.

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Honolulu Restaurant Week returns with food you don’t want to miss

HONOLULU Restaurant Week is scheduled to return from Nov. 7 through Nov. 15, offering special dining experiences and prix fixe menus at various Oʻahu restaurants to support the Hawaiʻi Restaurant Association Educational Foundation.

Honolulu, HI · 4d

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