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Celebrating 30 Years of Local Excellence at the 2024 Made in Hawai‘i Festival
Honolulu (KHON2) – The 2024 Made in Hawai‘i Festival is set to make waves as it celebrates its 30th anniversary, drawing nearly 50,000 attendees from across the state and beyond. As one of the largest and most anticipated events of the year, the festival provides a unique platform for local businesses and artisans to showcase their products and connect with a passionate audience. This year, Lana Gronwald from Jules & Gem Hawaii and Amy from the Hawai‘i Foodbank share their insights on how the festival impacts their work and why it’s a must-attend event.
Have You Tried these AMAZING Pizza Spots in Honolulu?
If you thought paradise was just about beaches and sunshine, think again. Honolulu is home to some of the most mouthwatering pizza joints that will make you say “MAAAhalo” with every slice. From classic Hawaiian pies topped with pineapple (we know, we know) to gourmet creations that could...
Kalaupapa park rangers on alert for destructive coconut rhinoceros beetle, other invasive pests
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - National Park Service rangers have been trained to be on the lookout for invasive pests that could threaten the landscape in the remote area of Kalaupapa. The coconut rhinoceros beetle, in particular, has NPS and arborists worried. Isolation provides a natural barrier for the former Hansen’s disease...
Opossum Captured at Oʻahu Freight Company
Another live opossum was recently captured in Honolulu. Freight workers in Kalihi were unloading construction material from a 40-foot shipping container when they spotted an animal that looked like a large rat run and hide inside the container. The employees immediately reported it to the Plant Quarantine Branch of the Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture (HDOA).
Pearl City’s Hidden Thai Street Food Oasis Only Appears on Sundays
Editor’s Note: This post originally ran in August 2018. Now, the home-cooked Thai smorgasbord is back for this year’s phansa, or Buddhist Lent season. You’ll find the menu for this Sunday, Aug. 25, at the end of this post. Please dress respectfully, as Wat Thai is an active place of worship.
Local artist Justin Kawika Young walks down memory lane
You may remember musician Justin Kawika Young — he had 11 No. 1 hits on local radio in the late 1990s. The Kailua native first emerged on the Oʻahu music scene after winning a songwriting contest in 1995 and releasing his first album the next year. In the...
Thousands expected to visit 30th Made In Hawaii Festival
With the Made In Hawaii Festival returning back this year, kicks off today and is going to be filling up the Hawaii Convention Center throughout this weekend meaning there is going to be thousands of customers coming down to purchase locally made from local vendors and there are hundreds of them this year.
Local artist to feature exclusive prints at Made In Hawaii Festival
HONOLULU (HI Now) - Local artist David Shepard joins Kainoa on set to talk about his new Forest Bird Collection that focuses on endangered Native Hawaiian Birds. The featured prints will be available at the Made In Hawaii Festival which runs August 23 - 25 at the Hawaii Convention Center. Come by booths 811 and 812 to check out David’s new collection.
Sensei Farms’ new design cuts plastic use by 93%
HONOLULU (HI Now) - Sensei Farms is launching new lettuce packaging with 93% less plastic compared to its previous form. The more environmentally friendlysolution is made with 91% responsibly sourced bio-based material and does not compromise on quality or performance. The new design also maintains 360º visibility, features a “peel and reseal” closure, and canbreak down flat for responsible disposal. Consumers will be able to find Sensei Farm’s new packaging in stores starting August 2024 at Foodland, KTA Super Stores, Whole Foods Market, Target, Safeway, Don Quijote, DeCA Commissaries, and other local grocery stores throughout the Islands.
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