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Her special brand of comedy is a hit on social media. (But she’s still keeping her day job)
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Keeping it real and keeping it local. That’s Chelei Kahaleiwai. Born and raised in Makiki, the McKinley High grad has danced hula since she was 15 years old. Although, no stranger to crowds, Kahalewai faced a daunting challenge in 2017, competing for Miss Aloha Hula at...
‘Once in a lifetime experience’: Whale shark spotted in Waikiki
WAIKIKI (KHON2) — Several boat tour operators had the ultimate experience on Friday after seeing a juvenile whale shark off Waikiki. Kasia Gasior works on Living Ocean Tours and said one of her co-workers first spotted the huge fish. “I didn’t see a dorsal fin come up, so I was like okay is it a […]
Honolulu Embraces Carrie Underwood Weekend with Two Sold-Out Shows and "Carrie Underwood Day" Proclamation
Honolulu is abuzz with excitement as country music juggernaut Carrie Underwood graces the island with her presence for two consecutive nights this weekend at the Neal S. Blaisdell Arena. In a significant nod from the local government, Governor Josh Green declared July 18 as Carrie Underwood Day in Hawaiʻi, in recognition of her substantial contributions to music and the community at large. Confirming this gesture, in a statement obtained by Hawaii News Now, Mayor Rick Blangiardi and DBEDT Director James Tokioka have jointly issued a proclamation celebrating Underwood's accolades and positive influence.
‘Midsummer Night’s Gleam’ returns to Foster Botanical Garden in Honolulu
HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation’s Honolulu Botanical Gardens announced the return of Midsummer Night’s Gleam at Foster Botanical Garden on Saturday, July 20. The botanical garden will host a variety of family-friendly activities and performances, and showcase thousands of light displays. The event will start at 3 p.m. and ends […]
Hawaii-based K-Pop group, Crossing Rain, announces a farewell performance
HONOLULU (Island News) - Crossing Rain, a Hawaii-based K-Pop (Korean pop) musical group, announced on Instagram Saturday, that they will disband. Citing issues with the group's former management team, they said in a video, they had no choice "but to resign our activities as Crossing Rain". The post further explained...
What Are the Most Popular Dishes and Treats at Liliha Bakery?
Editor’s Note: In the summer of 2022, just before Liliha Bakery opened its fifth location in Pearl City, these were the top sellers at the iconic local diner’s four other spots. We’re republishing this post because the meals and treats are timeless. Our top takeaway? Locals love hamburger steak!
Nola Café Brings Beignets to Honolulu
HONOLULU (Island News) -- Nola Café is a locally-owned and operated café that specializes in classic New Orleans-style beignets with a variety of fillings. The co-owner of Nola Café, Rowlinson Aczon was on Good Morning Hawaii, Sunday to share about why he and his wife, Courtney opened their Café in Honolulu.
ESPN Honolulu Announces Exciting New Local Programming Lineup
Honolulu, HI – July 21, 2024 – ESPN Honolulu is thrilled to announce an exciting new local programming lineup designed to engage and entertain sports enthusiasts across the islands. Starting July 29, 2024, listeners can tune in to our fresh slate of shows featuring some of Hawaii’s most beloved sports personalities.
Sheraton Princess Kaiulani launches ThrowBack Alley food pop-up
HONOLULU (ISLAND NEWS) - There's a food event at a Waikiki hotel that invokes the flavors of yesteryear. The Sheraton Princess Kaiulani launched its ThrowBack Alley pop-up on Friday. The culinary team will serve nostalgic flavors of Old School Hawaii twice a month with a rotating menu. A smashburger, chili...
Bloomingdale’s Ala Moana Weekend Sale
This weekend, Bloomingdale’s Ala Moana is offering a major sale event, providing shoppers with $25 off every $100 spent throughout the store, excluding clearance items. Kelly chatted with Lieu Tran, the General Manager of Bloomingdale’s Ala Moana, to learn more about this special promotion. During the interview, Lieu...
Kizuna Japanese Sushi and Grill
If you're on the Windward side and craving Japanese food, Kizuna Japanese Sushi and Grill is where you need to be. It has a very wide offering of Japanese cuisine: sushi (over 25 specialty rolls!), teppanyaki, bento boxes (teishoku), Don Buri, noodles, (udon, soba), appetizers, and desserts. It's perfect for our family, as we each like to eat different things.
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