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Poke Fest returns May 16 to Ka Makana Ali’i parking lot in Kapolei, featuring local chefs competing for King of Poke crown. New Poke Pass offers fast-lane sampling, with attendees voting on brand-new poke creations.
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The Honolulu Festival celebrates 30 years of Pacific Rim cultural exchange this March 7-9, featuring 3,000 performers from 25 countries. The milestone anniversary showcases how the festival has grown to mirror Honolulu’s evolution as a multicultural crossroads.
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Hawaii culinary icon Alan Wong is opening a new restaurant in the former Hoku’s space at The Kahala Resort. The concept will feature signature dishes from his celebrated career alongside new oceanfront-inspired creations.
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The Pagoda Hotel reopened after a $9.9 million renovation, restoring its beloved koi pond and floating restaurant. The locally owned property represents a rare mid-range accommodation option in Honolulu’s increasingly luxury-focused hotel market.
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Waikiki Beach’s new $700,000 sandbag groin marks the latest effort to combat erosion threatening Hawaii’s tourism hub. With a major Royal Hawaiian project starting next spring and a comprehensive master plan in development, Honolulu is ramping up its expensive fight to save the iconic shoreline.
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Culinary legend Alan Wong is returning to Honolulu’s dining scene with a new restaurant at The Kahala Hotel & Resort in 2026. The James Beard Award winner will occupy the space formerly held by Hoku’s, marking his first permanent restaurant since closing his flagship Kaimuki location in 2020.
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The Ko Olina Children’s Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary this May with a paniolo theme, honoring Hawaii’s cowboy heritage. The West Oahu family tradition has grown from a small community gathering into the region’s premier children’s event, featuring hands-on activities and cultural education.
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Five years after closing his King Street restaurant, James Beard winner Alan Wong has reopened at The Kāhala Hotel, bringing back signature dishes like ginger-crusted onaga while adapting to a resort setting. The return marks a pivotal moment for Honolulu’s fine-dining scene.
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Liliha Bakery will open its sixth Oahu location in Waikīkī Beach Walk, bringing iconic coco puffs and local flavors to tourists. The expansion marks the 72-year-old institution’s first move into the heart of the tourist corridor.
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Hui Mālama O Ke Kai Foundation will replace Hawaii Sea Grant as Hanauma Bay’s education provider in May 2026, introducing “Papahana Hanauma” — a program integrating traditional Hawaiian storytelling and language into conservation education.
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