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Sunset Arts Market paints vibrant art community at Fort Street Mall
The Downtown Art Center is hosting a free event that focuses on local artistry at Fort Street Mall on O‘ahu next month. Sunset Arts Market will spotlight art, live music, fashion and food. Tracy Chan, a communications manager at the Downtown Art Center, said it’s the second time this...
‘Critical’ health code violation closes Thai Taste restaurant
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Hawaii Department of Health issued a red placard to ‘Thai Taste’ restaurant on August 29. DOH says the Ala Moana restaurant on Kaheka Street did not have working hand-washing stations. The inspector noted this as a “critical violation”. To reopen, the broken...
Royal Lahaina Resorts & Bungalows reopens
The historic Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows on Maui has officially reopened. Following the 2023 Lahaina wildfires, Royal Lahaina paused operations to support the community and house displaced residents. Exactly one year later, the 27-acre oceanfront resort reopens its doors with the debut of two new culinary venues: Lahaina Noon, a vibrant oceanfront restaurant, and Pineapple Moon, a relaxed poolside bar. These spaces are conceptualized by TableOne Hospitality under the direction of restaurateur Patric Yumul.
Kapena kicks off 40th anniversary tour with special proclamation
The celebrated Hawaiian music group Kapena is marking its 40th anniversary with a reunion tour, having thrilled audiences with their unique mix of traditional Hawaiian and contemporary music since their formation in 1985.
Tourist fee for climate impact likely to be revisited, Honolulu city auditor resigns, short-term rental phase-out remains in Maui Community Plan update, more news from all the Hawaiian Islands
Is this the year a climate impact fee will pass in the state Legislature? There could be a stronger push to pass Gov. Josh Green’s climate impact fee during the 2025 legislative session. Green has advocated for a fee to be imposed on every Hawaiʻi tourist since he was campaigning for governor. He said that money would fund projects related to climate change and the environment. Hawaii Public Radio.
Drive with Aloha mural unveiling at Castle High School on Friday
KANEOHE, Hawaii (Island News) -- Mural unveiling for the Drive with Aloha campaign will be at Castle High School on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024. The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) partnered with Keep It Flowing (KIF), HPPUD (Hawaii Partnership to Prevent Underage Drinking) the Coalition for a Drug Free Hawaii (CFDFH) in a campaign aimed at safe driving. The statewide mural project is to educate communities about impaired driving and how safe driving saves lives.
What’s Da Scoops: State Farm Accused of Not Acting in Good Faith
Davey D and Lina Girl discuss the top-of-mind topic of the day. Governor Josh Green has expressed frustration over State Farm’s alleged delays and uncooperative behavior in settling claims from homeowners and businesses affected by the fires. He says the insurance company has been slow to process claims, leaving many residents in severe financial distress.
Undefeated Farrington football looks to bring back gritty identity of the past
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Farrington opened the 2024 season with an unblemished 3-0 record bringing back a vintage Governor attack that’s creating a buzz in Kalihi. Theres a revitalized energy on the corner of North King and Houghtailing street. As new head coach of Farrington, Mike Lafaele has the Governors off to its best start since 2015.
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