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  • Police reopen Kanekapolei Street in Waikiki
  • Red Lobster exits Hawaii with closure of Waikiki location
  • Local bar favorite closing International Marketplace doors

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staradvertiser.com /1 month ago

Police reopen Kanekapolei Street in Waikiki

UPDATE: 10:20 a.m.

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staradvertiser.com /3 weeks ago

Red Lobster exits Hawaii with closure of Waikiki location

The Red Lobster in Waikiki has closed its doors for good after more than 30 years in operation.

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khon2.com /1 month ago

Local bar favorite closing International Marketplace doors

Moani Waikiki, a family-driven restaurant in Waikiki, is closing its doors on June 13 after nearly five years of providing "ono food, drinks and great live music" to the community.

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khon2.com /3 weeks ago

Native Hawaiian brand Waiwaolani opens first Oʻahu store: PHOTOS

Waiwaolani, a Maui-based apparel company focused on Hawai'i's native ecosystems, has opened its first O'ahu retail store at Kahala Mall, with the goal of raising awareness and supp...

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staradvertiser.com /3 weeks ago

Kaimana Beach reopens after departure of monk seal mom, pup

Kaimana Beach fully reopened this morning, without netting barriers, after Hawaiian monk seal Kaiwi and her pup left the area, according to the Honolulu Department of Parks and Rec...

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blog.destinationweddings.com /6 days ago

Best Adults Only Destination Wedding Venues in Waikiki

Waikiki is the iconic high-rise beach corridor of Honolulu, with Diamond Head as its dramatic eastern anchor and one of the Pacific’s most walkable historic beachfronts running wes...

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allhawaiinews.com /5 days ago

Plane fares climb in war aftermath, Honolulu City Council opponent pushes to declare Waters ineligible, Big Island medic...

Fuel-price shock hits Hawaii as Iran strikes push fares higher.  Hawaii’s visitor industry is absorbing a new round of fuel-driven shocks as oil prices climb following President Do...

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blog.destinationweddings.com /6 days ago

Best Affordable Destination Wedding Venues in Waikiki

Waikiki has a reputation for luxury beachfront hotels, but the corridor also runs one of the strongest value-tier lineups in the Pacific. Along Kuhio Avenue, one block back from th...

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khon2.com /6 days ago

Sweet sounds of К»Ukulele to take over WaikД«kД«

The International К»Ukulele Festival of Hawai'i is taking place this weekend in WaikД«kД«, featuring performances, vendors, food, and free lessons at the Ukulele Store.

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staradvertiser.com /2 weeks ago

Nordstrom Rack in Waikiki set to close next month

The Nordstrom Rack in Waikiki is set to close permanently on July 27, according to a notice from the Seattle-based company.

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blog.destinationweddings.com /6 days ago

Best Waikiki Destination Wedding Resorts for Your Celebration

Waikiki is Hawaii’s most iconic beachfront corridor. A walkable, palm-lined stretch of oceanfront running from Fort DeRussy Beach to Diamond Head at the eastern anchor. The corrido...

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staradvertiser.com /1 month ago

Star-Advertiser, Midweek campaign supports North Shore businesses

The Honolulu Star-­Advertiser and MidWeek have launched the Kama‘aina 15% Off Welcome Back Program, offering free promotional ads to North Shore businesses that are providing disco...

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staradvertiser.com /1 month ago

Waikiki Elementary students name monk seal Kaiwi’s pup

Waikiki Elementary School fifth-graders have named Kaiwi’s new monk seal pup ‘Anela ‘Auinala, which means “sunset angel.”

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allhawaiinews.com /1 month ago

Drivers rarely reimbursed for vehicle damage from road conditions, Honolulu considers regulating Waikiki buskers, Hawaii...

If Hawaiʻi Roads Damaged Your Car, Don’t Expect A Payout. The Department of Transportation receives and rejects the most claims, data shows. Tort claimants seeking financial damage...

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lodgingmagazine.com /1 day ago

Ka LaК»i WaikД«kД« Beach, LXR Hotels & Resorts, Completes Renovation

WAIKIKI, Hawaiʻi—Ka Laʻi Waikīkī Beach, LXR Hotels & Resorts, the brand’s first property in Hawaiʻi, debuted following a comprehensive $100 million r...

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lodgingmagazine.com /1 month ago

Hotel Equities Adds Holiday Inn Express Waikiki by IHG to Its Portfolio

WAIKIKI, Hawaii—Hotel Equities announced that it has assumed management of the Holiday Inn Express Waikiki by IHG, the largest Holiday Inn Express property in the Americas. The 44-...

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khon2.com /1 month ago

Wai Kai looking to expand events, but needs to get approval for a change to its permits

Wai Kai in Hoakalei is seeking approval from the city's permitting department to host more events, but some are concerned about the increased traffic in the area.

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kauainownews.com /1 month ago

Bangkok Happy Bowl and Sushi Bar welcomes summer with nightly live Hawaiian music, hula

Bangkok Happy Bowl invites guests to enjoy flavorful Thai dishes, handcrafted sushi and nightly live Hawaiian music and hula performances throughout the month in an atmosphere that...

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khon2.com /1 month ago

Pan-Pacific Festival returns to Waikiki in 2026

The 43rd Pan-Pacific Festival in Waikiki from June 12-14, 2026 will showcase the island's multicultural heritage through music, dance, food, and performances, culminating in a para...

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staradvertiser.com /22 hours ago

Quick bites

After Dark in WaikikiA new speakeasy has hit the streets of Waikiki with a little mischief and a ton of flavor. SinIceStir Speakeasy (2570 Kalakaua Ave.) is hidden inside SinIceSti...

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khon2.com /1 month ago

Friends of the Natatorium 'continue on the fight' for preservation

A crowd gathered outside the War Memorial Natatorium in Waikiki the morning of Sunday, May 24 to observe Memorial Day weekend.

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khon2.com /1 month ago

Mikiya Honolulu Opens New Kapahulu Location

Mikiya Honolulu recently celebrated the opening of its second OК»ahu location at Kapahulu Shopping Center.

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khon2.com /1 week ago

Party Hawaii: New name, local focus for former Party City store

A popular spot for party shopping is getting a new name and a new focus.

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khon2.com /4 weeks ago

Honolulu Ocean Safety adopts new tech to keep people safe on Oahu beaches

Honolulu Ocean Safety adopts the Watchtower app to modernize operations, improve efficiency, and enhance public safety on Oahu's beaches.

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