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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 · 8d

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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 · 7d

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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 · 8d

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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 · 7d

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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 · 10d

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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 · 9d

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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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The future of aesthetic medicine and skin health in Hawaii

HONOLULU (HI Now) - Caring for your skin is an essential part of overall wellness, self-care, and aging gracefully. For more than a decade, the community across West Oahu has embraced this philosophy alongside local medical professionals who treat aesthetic care as true medicine. At Aliʻi Nani Aesthetic Medicine in...

Kapolei, HI · 9d

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West Emperor Dim Sum Relocates to Kapolei Commons

West Emperor Dim Sum has relocated to Kapolei Commons, bringing a delicious blend of Japanese flavors and Chinese-style cooking to West Oʻahu! Specializing in premium farm-to-table Umami Wagyu from Toriyama Farms, the restaurant offers unique dishes including Wagyu manapua, fried rice, chow mein and chow fun. Victor Jian joins us to showcase some of their signature dishes, share what makes their fusion cuisine special and highlight their catering and private event options.Located next to the movie theater at Kapolei Commons, West Emperor is open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. For more information, visit westemperorhi.com.

Kapolei, HI · 9d

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The Matcha Social brings a new matcha experience to Pearlridge Center

The Matcha Social is scheduled to open at Pearlridge Center on November 7, offering a variety of high-quality matcha and hojicha beverages.

Honolulu, HI · 8d

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New mural at Aiea High aims to keep teen drivers safe

More than 550 students at Aiea High School — about 65 percent of the campus — helped paint a mural aimed at encouraging teens to make safe choices behind the wheel, marking the 23rd mural created through the Drive with Aloha program.

Aiea, HI · 8d

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Humpback whales return to Hawaiʻi: Plan now, don’t miss out

Humpback whales, known as koholā, will return to the Hawaiian Islands from late November through May to breed and nurse their young.

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Local coffee, surf shop creates sustainable solution to invasive species

A Wahiawa-based hybrid coffee and surf shop called Bizia collaborated with local shapers to transform invasive albizia wood into surfboards.

Wahiawa, HI · 9d

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AccesSurf Hawaiʻi Celebrates 20 Years With a Special Beach Day on Nov. 7

AccesSurf Hawaiʻi is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a special Day at the Beach this Saturday, Nov. 7. The event will be held at White Plains Beach in Kalaeloa on Oʻahu. The milestone also coincides with the nonprofit’s 20 for 20 fundraising campaign, which aims to raise $200,000 to fund 20 free Day at the Beach community programs.

Kalaeloa, HI · 8d

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On Oahu, This Retirement Community Draws Residents With Ocean Views, A Walkable Campus, And A Calm, Unhurried Pace

Some places on Oahu are built for a rushed vacation. This one is built for the opposite. Tucked into a quiet corner of the island, a 23-acre campus lets older adults keep their independence while trading busy streets for grassy lawns, shaded benches, and views of the Pacific. Residents walk more than a mile without ever leaving the property, often with a companion dog trotting alongside.

Honolulu, HI · 14d

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