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Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: July 18–24, 2024
Saturday, July 20, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. This magical evening returns to Foster Botanical Garden after a five-year hiatus, and we couldn’t be more thrilled. Be dazzled by thousands of lights illuminating the lush foliage, family-friendly activities, performances and food vendors. Reserve your spot online until Thursday, July 18, at 9 p.m. Limited walk-ins will be allowed.
New dinner pairings debut at Waikiki’s Moana Surfrider
"The Pairing Dinners at the Beach Club at Moana are designed to offer guests a truly immersive culinary experience. Our team draws inspiration from Hawaii's rich culinary traditions and the bounty of fresh, local ingredients available to us."
Aloha Ballroom Company seeks Oahu residents for ‘Thriller’ flashmob dance this Halloween
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Something evil is lurking in the dark, and though your body starts to shiver, Oahu soon won’t be able to resist the evil of the thriller!. Zombies will be invading Honolulu ahead of Halloween. The Aloha Ballroom Company is training residents for a flash mob of...
Condos’ High-Rising Insurance Premiums a Top issue in Some Legislative Races
(AP) – Rising insurance premiums for condo owners have become a top issue for House and Senate candidates in urban Honolulu races. House candidate Jillian Anderson said she made it her top issue after getting letter from her condo association announcing a 300% increase in insurance premiums. She says critical issues facing condo owners, especially spiking insurance costs, top her agenda. Her opponent is incumbent Rep. Adrian Tam, who also says his No. 1 issue is the unstable condo insurance market. Tam co-sponsored a bill designed to stabilize condo insurance costs this past session, but it stalled in conference committee. Candidates in other districts are also campaigning on the issue, saying discussions about housing affordability often center on insurance.
Maui businesses share stories of resilience after Lahaina wildfire disaster
With the one-year anniversary of the Lahaina and Upcountry wildfires drawing near, business owners are pausing to reflect on their resilience and ability to withstand adversity, including losses of life, property and livelihood. According to the state Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism, Lahaina was home to nearly 1,000...
Waianae high schoolers get jumpstart into workforce
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Several Oahu students are getting a first-hand look at what it is like to be part of the work force. The students obtained summer jobs as part of a new state program, introducing them to a potential future career. Noeau Designs got some extra help this summer. Two seniors from Nanakuli High […]
Kauai crews battle brushfire overnight, close calls amidst efforts
KAUAI, Hawaii (KHON2) — It was a busy Monday for emergency personnel on Kauai as crews worked through the night to prevent a brushfire from tearing through Kaumakani. Only one shed was burned, there were no injuries, but it was a mighty close call for some residents. The fire quickly soared Monday afternoon from Hanapepe […]
AIA National President and CEO urge mayor to appoint chief architect in first Maui visit
This June, the local Maui and Honolulu chapters of AIA (American Institute of Architects), including AIA Maui President and Principal Architect at Hawaiʻi Off Grid David Sellers, welcomed AIA National President Kimberly Dowdell and AIA National CEO Laksiha Ann Woods to Hawaiʻi. The visit to the AIA Hawaiʻi chapters was its first in over 20 years.
Lahaina Restoration Foundation president to speak on post-wildfire recovery efforts
The Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset will host Lahaina Restoration Foundation President David Allaire on Aug. 6 for a talk on post-wildfire recovery efforts. The free 5:30 p.m. talk at the Aston Paki Maui Resort’s Ali`i meeting room will happen two days before the one-year anniversary of the Lahaina wildfire disaster that destroyed most of Lahaina town and reduced many of its historic buildings to ash or ruins. The resort is located at 3615 Lower Honoapi`ilani Road in Honokowai.
Ask A Specialist: Tendon-related problems
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Carpenters or gardeners may suffer from tendon-related injuries that might require medical treatment. Tendons control the movement of the hand, wrists and fingers. Orthopedic hand surgeon Dr. Andrew Chen of Queens Medical Center, West O’ahu identified the common hand and wrist tendon-related problems. According to...
City taps Kurt Lager to temporarily lead Department of Ocean Safety
Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi has assigned Kurt Lager to be the temporary director for the city’s Department of Ocean Safety. Lager has served as the department’s acting director for months and has over 19 years of experience in ocean safety. The city recently separated the Ocean Safety Department...
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