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Honolulu Cookie Company and NOHO HOME debut inspiring Holiday Shortbread Collection

HONOLULU (HI Now) - Honolulu Cookie Company partnered with NOHO HOME, a Native Hawaiian woman-owned luxury home decor brand, and together, they launched a limited-edition Holiday Collection!. The iconic pineapple-shaped shortbread cookies have been transformed into meaningful gifts rooted in cultural storytelling and community aloha. Every detail in the packaging...

Honolulu, HI · 7d

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Kamehameha Butterfly mosaic artwork created by keiki unveiled at Honolulu Zoo

Second and fourth grade students from Waikīkī School created a large-scale mosaic of a Kamehameha Butterfly, one of only two native butterfly species in Hawaii, and unveiled the piece on Thursday.

Honolulu, HI · 6d

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This Honolulu Diner Has Been Serving Comfort Food At Its Counter Since 1950

Some places in Honolulu have been feeding hungry locals longer than most of us have been alive, and this counter spot is one of them. Since 1950, it has kept its griddle warm and its pastry case stocked, drawing lines out the door and roosters wandering nearby. The seating is...

Honolulu, HI · 8d

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HI Now Daily (November 4, 2026)

Legendary stages reborn, handmade pasta traditions and meaningful ways to give back across Oahu.

Honolulu County, HI · 8d

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This Casual Hawaii Diner Serves Up Old-School Breakfast Classics In Booths, And Locals Keep Coming Back

Some mornings call for a plate so generous you end up boxing half of it to go. On the island of Oahu, there is a low-key breakfast counter where families slide into worn booths, kids debate between a stack of three or five, and regulars order the same thing every single week without hesitation.

Honolulu, HI · 9d

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Aggressive shark spotted at Maili Beach Park

MAILI, Hawaii (Island News) -- Lifeguards posted warning signs at Maili Beach Park after an aggressive shark was seen near a surf spot at the beach on Tuesday afternoon. The shark sighting was confirmed by Honolulu Ocean Safety lifeguards prompting an alert about an 8 to 10-foot shark at the surf spot Tumbleland at the beach park at 3:13 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3.

Maili, HI · 9d

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20th Annual Taste of Waipahu Celebrates Local Food, Culture and Community this Saturday

The 20th Annual Taste of Waipahu returns this Saturday, Nov. 7, bringing together local food vendors, delicious eats, and the community for a special milestone celebration!

Waipahu, HI · 8d

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Thanksgiving Menus at Restaurants Around O‘ahu

With spooky season behind us, we’re looking ahead now to the biggest feasting day of the year. So are restaurants all over the island. Click on each eatery’s photo for details, pay attention to pre-order deadlines, and bookmark this post and keep checking back—we’ll be adding more menus as fast as we find them.

Ewa Beach, HI · 9d

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Former stray Reece is waiting for her forever home

Reece is a 5-year-old, 69-pound Pit Bull Terrier mix who was recently brought into the Hawaiian Humane Society's care in late April after being found as a stray in Pearl City.

Pearl City, HI · 8d

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Hawaii’s Finest presents Black Friday Makeke 2026

HONOLULU (HI Now) - Hawaii’s Finest presents Black Friday Mākeke 2026, happening November 6–8 at the Neal S. Blaisdell Exhibition Hall! Shop more than 300 vendors featuring local fashion, arts and crafts, jewelry, unique holiday gifts, delicious food, and exclusive shopping deals!. Enjoy three days of live...

Honolulu, HI · 9d

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HONOLULU Restaurant Week returns to celebrate Oahu’s diverse dining scene

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - HONOLULU Restaurant Week, presented by First Hawaiian Bank and Mastercard, is inviting residents and visitors alike to explore Honolulu’s vibrant culinary scene. Exclusive prix-fixe menus and special dining experiences will be offered by participating restaurants across O‘ahu from Nov. 7-15. From fine dining destinations and...

Honolulu, HI · 8d

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Savor smoked turkey and local fixings with TEX 808 Take Home Thanksgiving

HONOLULU (HI Now) - As the holidays approach, finding reliable ways to enjoy a chef-crafted feast at home lets families focus on quality time together. For those looking to streamline their holiday meal without sacrificing flavor, TEX 808 is taking the stress out of the kitchen with complete, fully prepared holiday packages.

Honolulu, HI · 9d

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Things to Do on O‘ahu in November 2026

This two-part play written by Haili‘ōpua Baker recounts two traditional mo‘olelo, “Ka ‘Enuhe” and “Ka Puhi a me Ka Loli,” where hungry kupua, or supernatural beings, must be fended off and ‘ohana protected. From $9, Kumu Kahua Theatre, 46 Merchant St.,...

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Serg's Mexican Kitchen Brings Mexico City Flavors to Kalihi With Third Oahu Location

Serg's Mexican Kitchen just opened its third location in Kalihi, moving into the former Guieb Cafe space and celebrating its grand opening on Nov. 1. The new spot joins the restaurant's original Mānoa location, where it has operated for about 17 years, along with a stall at the Midtown Eats food hall in The Park on Keʻeaumoku.

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DOE introduces more local menu options to bring students closer to the ʻāina

Hawaiʻi public school cafeterias are incorporating more local ingredients and produce into their menus to connect students with regional agriculture.

Honolulu, HI · 8d

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Documentary traces journey of family matriarch who lived in Kalaupapa and vanished from Honolulu in 1900

The documentary of a former Hawaiʻi news anchor’s search for her family’s missing matriarch premieres during the Hawaiʻi International Film Festival. Film cameras followed former KITV4 news anchor Diane Ako as she retraced the final footsteps of Helen Maliu, her great-grandmother, to Kalaupapa, Molokaʻi, a leprosy settlement established in 1866. Maliu disappeared from Honolulu in 1900.

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100 Roosters Are Driving These Oʻahu Neighbors Nuts

Every day at 4 a.m., Joel Miranda wakes up to the cacophonous crowing of his next-door neighbor’s roosters. “Like clockwork,” he said. “I only get four hours of sleep, and it’s causing me health issues.”. The bedroom of his Kahaluʻu home faces his next-door neighbor’s property,...

Honolulu, HI · 11d

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African dance, drumming and hip-hop hit Waipahu's Filcom Center

Asase Yaa African American Dance Theater makes its Hawaii debut this Friday, bringing traditional African dance, live drumming, hip-hop and R&B to the Filcom Center in Waipahu — with local group Sewa Fare African Dance and Drum Company opening the show.

Waipahu, HI · 10d

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Pure Joy Day Spa in Honolulu shutting down after 22 years

Pure Joy Day Spa on South King Street is closing its doors for good on November 30, but owner Joy Nishikawa is leaving with a heart full of gratitude for the customers and staff she calls family.

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