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‘Too dangerous’: Waianae residents air crime concerns at mayor’s town hall
NANAKULI (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hundreds of Waianae Coast residents jammed Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s latest town hall meeting, with crime on the top of their minds. Leeward Oahu City Councilmember Andria Tupola got right to the point in addressing what many say is an increase in crime in the area. “Let’s...
Ko Olina Children’s Festival kicks off soon
KAPOLEI, Hawaii (Island News) – The 8th Annual Ko Olina Children’s Festival is coming up next weekend and is set to bring joy to tons of families on the island. Kicking off on Saturday, May 11, at 3 p.m. and located on the beach fronting Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa, family and friends are invited to join in on the fun with live music, hula performances, games and activities, and even a sunset movie on the beach!
HPD search for 2 suspects involved in a Halawa burglary
HALAWA, Hawaii (Island News) – Honolulu Police Department are still on the lookout for two suspects involved in a burglary incident in Halawa. On Friday, April 19, two men were reported to have broken into a business on Halawa Valley Street just before 4:30 a.m.
‘Opportunity for growth,’ Hawaii Republican Party wraps up State Convention
HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Hawaii Republican Party held its two-day State Convention over the weekend at Mililani High School. This year, the organization focused on updating “new rules which were proposed but not addressed at the May 2023 convention.” Reports said the introduction to these new rules sparked debate amongst members. On Sunday, officials resolved […]
All the Food Coming to Filipino Fiesta 2024 This Saturday
The Flores de Mayo Filipino Fiesta is the largest Filipino celebration in the Islands, drawing 8,000 to 10,000 people every year. Over 70 organizations, community groups and vendors will bring food, performances, entertainment and more to the Filipino Community Center in Waipahu. There’ll be park-and-ride stations along the Skyline rail, live music by Eli-Mac, an adobo cook-off, balut-eating contest and a Santacruzan procession of Filipiniana attire. The daylong event is a cultural staple for the community and coincides with Flores de Mayo, a popular monthlong festival season in the Philippines.
Food Gurus Celebrates 20 years in Hawaii at Olive Garden Ala Moana Center
HONOLULU (Island News) -- The marketing group, Food Gurus Hawaii, celebrated 20 years of partnership with industry leaders. On Thursday night, May 2, Food Gurus Hawaii celebrated their partnership with industry leaders at Olive Garden in Ala Moana Center. Scratch Kitchen and Meatery is now officially open in Kapolei. The...
Remains of local sailor who died in Pearl Harbor attack identified 80 years later
ST. LOUIS (First Alert 4) -- More than 2,400 service members and civilians were killed in the attack on Pearl Harbor more than 80 years ago. The remains of one of those service members, a sailor from the St. Louis area, have now been identified. George T. George was stationed...
Volunteers make final preparations for 2024 Shinnyo Lantern Floating
"After every year, we collect all the lanterns from the ocean and we take it back to the temple," explained Craig Yamamoto, Shinnyo-en Hawaii Reverend. "We do a prayer for the requests and then next year, we need to prepare the lanterns again."
Scratch Kitchen and Meatery in Kapolei is now open
KAPOLEI, Hawaii (Island News) -- Scratch Kitchen and Meatery is now officially open in Kapolei. The Grand Opening celebration on Thursday included Dancing Lions!. Owner Gary Chen fed lucky money to the lions for good luck. Friends and family gathered to enjoy a buffet lunch before the grand opening and blessing.
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