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‘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 […]
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...
Catch Mark Mauricio’s Magic Live Shows in Kapolei and Honolulu
Magic enthusiasts, mark your calendars! The mesmerizing Mark Mauricio returns with his Magic Live show, captivating audiences at the Residence Inn and Dave & Busters. Mark joined Kelly on Living808 to give us a preview of his act. Mark Mauricio, renowned for his Rubik’s Cube magic, has a fascinating backstory....
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 […]
Celebrating the Style Refresh Weekend at Ka Makana Ali‘i
Ka Makana Ali‘i is the place to be this weekend, with a Style Refresh weekend event, featuring Hawaii’s Finest and Ocean Creations. Mikey went out to Ka Makana Ali‘i to learn all about the back-to-school deals!. Ocean Creations, renowned for its handcrafted jewelry made in Hawai‘i, is...
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...
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.
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.
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...
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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