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Honolulu’s Source for Local News, Business & Events
Sustainable Coastlines Hawaii takes over Hanauma Bay’s education program this month, bringing enhanced conservation messaging and community focus to Oahu’s most popular snorkeling destination. The transition promises updated interactive elements while maintaining the mandatory visitor education requirements.
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Legendary chef Alan Wong is taking over the former Hoku’s space at The Kāhala Hotel with a new restaurant featuring his signature Hawaii Regional Cuisine. The oceanfront venue is set to open in early 2024.
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Beloved local institution Liliha Bakery is opening its first Waikiki location at Beach Walk, bringing famous Coco Puffs to tourists. The expansion raises questions about balancing local authenticity with tourist appeal.
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Lei Day weekend transforms Honolulu with celebrations from Bishop Museum’s traditional festivities to Kamehameha Schools’ song contest and a groundbreaking world premiere opera. Cultural events across the city showcase Hawaiian traditions while embracing innovative artistic expression.
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Rise & Grind Coffee Bar has expanded from a food trailer to a 2,400-square-foot Kailua location with tripled seating and an expanded menu. The move reflects a broader trend of successful mobile vendors securing permanent storefronts in the competitive beach town market.
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Kapiolani Park hosts Lei Day 2026 on May 1 with competitive lei-making, Queen coronation, hula performances, and live music. The beloved tradition celebrates Hawaiian culture with activities from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Alan Wong’s is returning to Honolulu after closing in 2020, this time at The Kahala Hotel & Resort. The legendary Hawaii Regional Cuisine pioneer will serve as consulting chef, bringing back signature dishes that defined island fine dining for three decades.
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Kamehameha Schools’ 106th Annual Song Contest returns to the Blaisdell Center this May, continuing a century-old tradition of Native Hawaiian cultural preservation through music. More than 1,000 students will compete in performances that connect past and present, drawing families from across the Pacific for one of Hawaii’s most emotionally significant cultural events.
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Alyssandra’s Lumpia Express opened at Waikele Premium Outlets on April 24, bringing Filipino comfort food to West Side shoppers. The local business’s success represents the growing mainstream appeal of Filipino cuisine and the West Side’s evolving dining scene.
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One month after record flooding devastated North Shore communities, families in Waialua and Mokuleia continue day-by-day recovery efforts. While Haleiwa businesses have reopened, residential areas face months-long rebuilds and mounting mold concerns.
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