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City Launches Micro-Loan Program for Oahu Small Businesses, No Credit Score Required

Honolulu launches a $2M micro-loan program offering $5K-$50K to small businesses without credit score requirements. Character-based underwriting evaluates business plans and community ties instead of traditional credit history.

Marcus Wong · Jun 5, 2026

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Professional surfer Koa Smith paddled to shore and crawled across sand after a shark bit both legs at a South…

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Pepper Lunch Expands Across Honolulu With Waikiki and Kapahulu Locations Coming Soon

Japanese teppan chain Pepper Lunch is expanding rapidly across Honolulu with new locations planned for Waikiki's Hyatt Centric and Kapahulu…

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Waters vs. Ozawa Again: The Perennial East Oahu Council Rematch Heats Up for 2026

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Pepper Lunch Expands to Waikiki and Kapahulu After Successful Honolulu Debut

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Skyline Rail Segment 3: Column Construction Rises Along Dillingham as 2031 Opening Takes Shape

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City Launches Micro-Loan Program for Oahu Small Businesses, No Credit Score Required

Marcus Wong · Jun 5, 2026

City Launches Micro-Loan Program for Oahu Small Businesses, No Credit Score Required

Marcus Wong · Jun 4, 2026

Honolulu Launches Free AI Training Program for Small Businesses and Nonprofits — How to Apply

Brett K. Moore · Jun 4, 2026

Hawaii Visitor Spending Jumps 14% Even as April Arrivals Dip

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Pan-Pacific Festival Takes Over Waikiki June 12–14 — Here's What to Know for the 43rd Edition

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King Kamehameha Day 2026: Your Guide to the Lei Draping, Parade, and Celebrations on June 11

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Pan-Pacific Festival Returns June 12–14 With Kalakaua Block Party and Pacific Rim Performers

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Juneteenth Block Party Moves to Waikiki Shell for Its Biggest Year Yet

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5th Annual Juneteenth Block Party Moves to Waikiki Shell on June 19, Reflecting Its Growing Reach

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Honolulu Kicks Off Pride Month With Rainbow Lights at City Hall and Blaisdell

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City Launches Micro-Loan Program for Oahu Small Businesses, No Credit Score Required

Latest News

Pro Surfer Koa Smith Crawled Across the Sand After Shark Bit Both Legs at South Shore Break

Pepper Lunch Expands Across Honolulu With Waikiki and Kapahulu Locations Coming Soon

Waters vs. Ozawa Again: The Perennial East Oahu Council Rematch Heats Up for 2026

Juneteenth Block Party Moves to Waikiki Shell for Its Biggest Year Yet

Pepper Lunch Expands to Waikiki and Kapahulu After Successful Honolulu Debut

Skyline Rail Segment 3: Column Construction Rises Along Dillingham as 2031 Opening Takes Shape

Business & Economy

City Launches Micro-Loan Program for Oahu Small Businesses, No Credit Score Required

City Launches Micro-Loan Program for Oahu Small Businesses, No Credit Score Required

Honolulu Launches Free AI Training Program for Small Businesses and Nonprofits — How to Apply

Hawaii Visitor Spending Jumps 14% Even as April Arrivals Dip

Events

Pan-Pacific Festival Takes Over Waikiki June 12–14 — Here's What to Know for the 43rd Edition

King Kamehameha Day 2026: Your Guide to the Lei Draping, Parade, and Celebrations on June 11

Pan-Pacific Festival Returns June 12–14 With Kalakaua Block Party and Pacific Rim Performers

Community

Juneteenth Block Party Moves to Waikiki Shell for Its Biggest Year Yet

5th Annual Juneteenth Block Party Moves to Waikiki Shell on June 19, Reflecting Its Growing Reach

Honolulu Kicks Off Pride Month With Rainbow Lights at City Hall and Blaisdell

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