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Queen Kaʻahumanu Center welcomes May Day with lei-making, crafts and entertainment
May Day is Lei Day in Hawaiʻi nei, and Queen Kaʻahumanu Center will celebrate with the community on May 4 from 11 a.m to 1 p.m. In 1927, it was decided that Hawaiʻi should have a day set aside to celebrate and recognize the tradition of lei. The first Lei Day was established in 1928, and celebrated in the lobby of Bank of Hawaiʻi in downtown Honolulu with festivities including a lei competition. In 1929, May 1 was proclaimed as Lei Day and it has been honored since.
Skyline project gets long-awaited $125M in federal funding
The Honolulu rail project has received $125 million in long-awaited federal funding. The money was released from the Federal Transit Administration after completing its amended Full Funding Grant Agreement. The HART board approved the amended financial plan two years ago, but the agreement was finally completed in February. “These funds...
Here's what's opening in one of the shuttered Outback Steakhouse Hawaii locations
KAPOLEI, Hawaii (Island News) -- The shuttered Outback Steakhouse restaurant in Kapolei may not be vacant for too much longer. Island News has learned that Shabuya, the popular all-you-can-eat hotpot restaurant located at Ala Moana Center, is expanding to West Oahu, opening in the former Outback space.
Treat bedbugs and termites before it’s too late
HONOLULU (HI Now) - Keep your family and property safe with Wela Pest Control! Summer is an active time for bed bugs. Being proactive and treating early is the best thing you can do to protect your family and property before an infestation takes place. Wela Pest Control only uses green and toxic-free treatments, making it a safe and effective alternative to traditional chemical-based options.
Queen’s Health System signs letter of intent to acquire West Oahu psychiatric hospital
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Queen’s Health System says it has signed a letter of intent to acquire the Kahi Mohala psychiatric hospital in Ewa Beach from California-based health system Sutter Health Pacific for an undisclosed sum. This comes after Queen’s recently finalized the purchase of Wahiawa General Hospital.
Topgolf no longer coming to Hawaii as hoped
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Global sports entertainment chain Topgolf will no longer be coming to Hawaii, Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi confirmed in his latest town hall on Thursday. It was supposed to be ready this year but he says company executives backed out of plans for the $50 million development project...
Rising insurance costs push aspiring condo buyers into a tough spot
Housing affordability is getting squeezed by a new pressure — the cost of insurance. At a recent residential real estate roundtable held by Pacific Business News, industry leaders expressed concerns that soaring insurance costs are pushing home ownership further out of reach for many. The condo market is getting...
Learn why Honoluluʻs official bird is so special
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Itʻs festival season and while we know that Burning Man and Coachella have the ears of many, it is an event this Saturday that will steal the hearts of locals of all ages. Manu o Kū, also known as the white tern, is Honoluluʻs official bird. You may not notice them, but […]
Honolulu mayor to travel to DC for conference focused on tackling homelessness
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi will soon be heading to Washington, D.C. for a conference focused on addressing homelessness. He will be participating in the Conference of Mayors Homelessness Task Force trip, which will be held on Sunday. Blangiardi is expected to advocate for more federal funding and...
Celebrating 20 Years of SPAM-tastic Fun at Waikiki SPAM JAM
Kelly ventured to Moani Waikiki to catch the excitement brewing for the iconic Waikiki SPAM JAM, celebrating its 20th anniversary. Nestled on the bustling third floor of the International Market Place, Moani Waikiki sets the stage for this beloved local festival, which promises a day filled with fun, food, and live entertainment.
Inspire Collective hosts 2nd Annual Job & Business Development Fair
WAIPAHU, Hawaii (Island News) – Job seekers, business owners, entrepreneurs and more are invited to participate in Inspire Collective’s 2nd Annual Job and Business Development Fair event coming up this weekend. Kicking off on Saturday, April 27, at Inspire Church Waikele from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., the...
Aloha Friday Forecast | Breezy trades and a few trade wind showers
HONOLULU (Island News) -- Gusty winds Friday, lighter winds by next week. Overnight, partly cloudy skies with a few showers late night, focused windward and mauka. Lows in the lower 70s. Aloha Friday, passing trade showers windward in the morning. Gusty trades out of the NE winds at 15-25 mph....
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