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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 […]
‘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 […]
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.
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!
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 serves up classic New Orleans beignets with a local twist
If you have never had a New Orleans style Beignet, you can now enjoy classic beignets and even ones with a local twist right here in Hawaii! Co-owner of NOLA Café joined Good Morning Hawaii Sunday to share some of the ono-licious delights he'll be serving up in Honolulu.
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