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Honolulu School District launches ambitious farm-to-school program serving 180,000 students with locally sourced ingredients and traditional Hawaiian foods. The $12 million initiative partners with 40+ local farms while connecting keiki to cultural food traditions.
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The inaugural HEART of Honolulu Festival transformed car-free Nuuanu Avenue into an open-air arts celebration, showcasing Chinatown’s creative renaissance with galleries, street music, and community art projects. Over 40 venues participated in the evening event that drew hundreds to explore the Historic Arts District.
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Ziggy Marley brings his first studio album in eight years to The Republik this Saturday for a benefit concert supporting local music education. The intimate downtown Honolulu show previews “Brightside” ahead of its April 18 release.
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A new Honolulu program pairs college students needing affordable housing with elderly residents seeking companionship, creating intergenerational households that benefit both parties. The initiative addresses housing costs and senior isolation simultaneously.
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The Native Hawaiian Cultural Center broke ground on its first permanent campus in Kaneohe, a $12 million facility that will triple its educational capacity. The 15-acre site will feature traditional structures, working taro patches, and programs serving over 1,500 students annually by 2025.
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The University of Hawaii at Manoa has launched the nation’s first Master of Arts in Pacific Island Arts program, welcoming 12 inaugural students this fall. The interdisciplinary program combines traditional Pacific Islander practices with contemporary scholarship and requires study abroad experience in other Pacific nations.
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The Waikiki Night Market returns this weekend with over 200 local vendors, live music, and diverse food options at Kapiolani Park. The three-day event runs Friday through Sunday and celebrates local entrepreneurship and community spirit.
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Nearly 300 volunteers removed over 5 tons of debris from Windward Coast beaches Saturday in a massive cleanup effort. The event, organized by Surfrider Foundation Oahu, targeted areas hit hard by recent winter storms.
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The Honolulu Biennial returns in March 2025, transforming historic sites across the city into contemporary art installations. The three-month exhibition will feature both local and international artists creating immersive experiences at locations from Iolani Palace grounds to Chinatown buildings.
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Kakaako will host Hawaii’s first International Street Art Festival July 18-21, featuring local and international muralists creating permanent works across 15 neighborhood walls. The four-day celebration includes live painting, workshops, concerts, and guided tours.
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