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  • Holiday Season 2012

  • By DAN ELLIOTTAssociated Press PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. (AP) - Volunteers have pulled on their Santa hats, and are answering phone lines and monitoring wall-size tracking screens as NORAD Tracks
    By DAN ELLIOTTAssociated Press PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. (AP) - Volunteers have pulled on their Santa hats, and are answering phone lines and monitoring wall-size tracking screens as NORAD Tracks

  • Thursday, December 20 2012 8:51 PM EST2012-12-21 01:51:50 GMT
    Secret Santa helpers spread some holiday cheer along a street in Kailua Wednesday night. Residents on Hele Street in Enchanted Lake awoke to find their mailboxes tied up with tinsel and decorated for
    Residents on Hele Street in Enchanted Lake awoke to find their mailboxes tied up with tinsel and decorated for the holidays.  The colorful creations continue down the street for more than a third of mile, 32 homes in all.

  • Tuesday, December 25 2012 2:08 PM EST2012-12-25 19:08:13 GMT
    City government offices will be closed Tuesday, December 25, 2012, in observance of the Christmas Day holiday. Emergency ambulance, fire, lifeguard, and police services will be provided. Handi-Van service
    City government offices will be closed Tuesday, December 25, 2012, in observance of the Christmas Day holiday.

  • Tuesday, December 25 2012 2:07 PM EST2012-12-25 19:07:24 GMT
    The City's Department of Environmental Services reminds residents to recycle their Christmas trees after the holidays. Households with City collection should place bare trees – without flocking, ornaments
    The City's Department of Environmental Services reminds residents to recycle their Christmas trees after the holidays.

  • Monday, December 24 2012 9:06 PM EST2012-12-25 02:06:46 GMT
    Fireworks permits are selling at a record setting pace in Honolulu in 2012, according to statistics released by the Honolulu Fire Department. As of close of businesses on December 17, 2,495 fireworks
    Fire officials say 8,564 firecracker permits were sold on Oahu up until the last day they were available for purchase, Dec. 21.

  • Monday, December 24 2012 8:13 PM EST2012-12-25 01:13:43 GMT
    Kauai Fire Department officials are reminding residents that a permit from the fire department is required to set off fireworks on New Year's Eve.  Monday, Dec. 31 is the last day to obtain a permit. Applications
    Kauai Fire Department officials are reminding residents that a permit from the fire department is required to set off fireworks on New Year's Eve.  Monday, Dec. 31 is the last day to obtain a permit.

  • Monday, December 24 2012 7:45 PM EST2012-12-25 00:45:49 GMT
    For the third consecutive year, First Lady Michelle Obama took time from her holiday vacation in Kailua to deliver cheer to children across America. She personally answered phone calls on Santa's journey
    For the third consecutive year, First Lady Michelle Obama took time from her holiday vacation in Kailua to deliver cheer to children across America.

  • Monday, December 24 2012 4:51 PM EST2012-12-24 21:51:49 GMT
    AP Photo/Elaine Thompson
    (CNN) -- It's a Christmas tree so bizarre it might leave even Santa perplexed. Maybe if this homeowner had measured better, his Christmas tree wouldn't have burst through his roof. What's crazy is how
    It's a Christmas tree so bizarre it might leave even Santa perplexed.

  • Wednesday, December 12 2012 8:27 PM EST2012-12-13 01:27:40 GMT
    By: Jocelyn Langford It's the holiday season, and children everywhere are making a list for Santa, but for one boy, his wishes are already coming true. Eight-year-old James Dixon wished for a shopping
    It's the holiday season, and children everywhere are making a list for Santa, but for one boy, his wishes are already coming true.

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  • Wednesday, December 12 2012 1:55 AM EST2012-12-12 06:55:24 GMT
    A holiday display at one of Oahu's most popular Christmas destinations was vandalized Tuesday. Someone smashed a gift box and knocked over a holiday tree at the Honolulu Hale City Lights. The targeted
    A holiday display at one of Oahu's most popular Christmas destinations was vandalized Tuesday. Someone smashed a gift box and knocked over a holiday tree at the Honolulu Hale City Lights.

  • Tuesday, December 11 2012 6:08 PM EST2012-12-11 23:08:57 GMT
    Big Island police are advising the public to take extra precautions to prevent burglaries during the holiday season and to report suspicious activities—especially suspicious persons in your neighborhood
    Big Island police are advising the public to take extra precautions to prevent burglaries during the holiday season and to report suspicious activities—especially suspicious persons in your neighborhood during the day or at night.

  • Tuesday, December 11 2012 5:28 PM EST2012-12-11 22:28:47 GMT
    While people in Hawaii are finalizing plans for holiday events and travel, the Hawaii State Chapter of the American Red Cross has tips to help prevent accidents and emergencies. "Following a few simple
    While people in Hawaii are finalizing plans for holiday events and travel, the Hawaii State Chapter of the American Red Cross has tips to help prevent accidents and emergencies.

  • Monday, December 10 2012 3:30 PM EST2012-12-10 20:30:20 GMT
    Santa made his annual visit to Waikiki Saturday morning, opting to leave the sleigh and reindeer at home and to arrive in a more traditional mode of island transportation -- an outrigger canoe. The canoe
    Santa made his annual visit to Waikiki Saturday morning, opting to leave the sleigh and reindeer at home and to arrive in a more traditional mode of island transportation.

  • Monday, December 10 2012 3:00 PM EST2012-12-10 20:00:50 GMT
    (HawaiiNewsNow)- Frank DeLima's Holiday Show & Dinner will be Friday, December 14th, 2012 at the Pagoda Hotel C'est SiBoon Ballroom. Dinner begins at 5:35pm. Show time starts at 7:30pm-8:30pm. Adult tickets
    (HawaiiNewsNow)- Frank DeLima has a Christmas Show coming up this Friday, Dec. 14th!

  • Friday, December 7 2012 9:58 PM EST2012-12-08 02:58:40 GMT
    Preschool children were treated to a winter wonderland in downtown Honolulu Friday morning. Ten to 15 tons of finely chopped ice, or "snow", fell on the grounds of Central Union Preschool. The snow was
    Preschool children were treated to a winter wonderland in downtown Honolulu Friday morning. Ten to 15 tons of finely chopped ice, or "snow", fell on the grounds of Central Union Preschool.

  • Thursday, December 6 2012 4:16 PM EST2012-12-06 21:16:18 GMT
    (HawaiiNewsNow)- In this season of giving, Ward Centers is giving Honolulu residents another reason to celebrate Christmas early in Kaka‘ako. On Dec. 8, visitors and kama‘âina are invited to unwrap the
    (HawaiiNewsNow)- Discover Kaka'ako will feature fashion shows, food, art and performances including one by local singer Duncan Osorio…

  • Wednesday, December 5 2012 8:55 PM EST2012-12-06 01:55:16 GMT
    The State Dept. of Transportation is providing a little holiday cheer to drivers on Oahu. Effective immediately, drivers can take advantage of extended hours for the H-1 Freeway shoulder lane in the eastbound
    The State Dept. of Transportation is providing a little holiday cheer to drivers on Oahu.  Effective immediately, drivers can take advantage of ...

  • Wednesday, December 5 2012 3:31 PM EST2012-12-05 20:31:22 GMT
    (HawaiiNewsNow)- Oahu's large Christmas tree farm, Helemano Farms, opens very soon and will have hundreds of Leyland Cypress trees and thousands of Norfolk Pine trees for the 2012 Holidays. Visitors also
    (HawaiiNewsNow)- Jen takes visits the tree farm in Witmore Village, Wahiawa to see the naturally growing, full size Christmas trees that are on sale now…

  • Tuesday, December 4 2012 3:01 PM EST2012-12-04 20:01:10 GMT
    (HawaiiNewsNow)- The Waikiki Friendly Neighbors program, an outreach program of Waikiki Health Center, seeks to assist kapuna in need by providing basic assistance and companionship with support from volunteers.
    HawaiiNewsNow)- "Friendly Neighbors" is a program that connects volunteers with seniors to assist with light chores and to provide companionship during the Holiday season...

  • Tuesday, December 4 2012 2:59 PM EST2012-12-04 19:59:31 GMT
    Dozens of holiday parades are planned for the month of December. Here is a full list of scheduled events for Oahu. December 1, 2012 Saturday 9:00AM - 10:30AM MILILANI CHRISTMAS PARADE sponsored by
    Dozens of holiday parades are planned for the month of December.  Here is a full list of scheduled events for Oahu.

  • Monday, December 3 2012 4:04 PM EST2012-12-03 21:04:17 GMT
    (HawaiiNewsNow)- The Master Holiday Chef Challenge is a national chef recipe competition featuring 14 leading chefs from major cities across the U.S., including Chef Chai. These chefs will be competing
    (HawaiiNewsNow)- Participants of the Master Holiday Chef Challenge will be competing against each other to create the best locally inspired holiday appetizer, entrée, side dish and dessert...

  • Tuesday, November 27 2012 8:53 PM EST2012-11-28 01:53:17 GMT
    Souce: Garrett Ogawa
    The big man in red made has made his big appearance at Honolulu Hale. Crews were seen loading Shaka Santa into position Tuesday morning. Tutu Mele was placed at his side. The pair is a main attraction
    The big man in red made has made his big appearance at Honolulu Hale. Crews were seen loading Shaka Santa into position Tuesday morning. Tutu Mele was placed at his side.

  • Tuesday, November 27 2012 8:50 PM EST2012-11-28 01:50:22 GMT
    Light up your holiday season with the 16th Annual "Festival of Lights" Christmas Boat Parade Saturday, December 15 at Hawaii Kai Towne Center from 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The Center's magical evening of
    Light up your holiday season with the 16th Annual "Festival of Lights" Christmas Boat Parade Saturday, December 15 at Hawaii Kai Towne Center.

  • The big man in red made has made his big appearance at Honolulu Hale. Crews were seen loading Shaka Santa into position Tuesday morning.

  • Sunday, November 25 2012 3:43 PM EST2012-11-25 20:43:07 GMT
    By MAE ANDERSON AP Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) - Bye-bye Black Friday. So long Small Business Saturday. Now, it's Cyber Monday's turn. Cyber Monday, coined in 2005 by a shopping trade group that noticed
    Bye-bye Black Friday. So long Small Business Saturday. Now, it's Cyber Monday's turn.

  • Sunday, November 25 2012 12:00 AM EST2012-11-25 05:00:40 GMT
    With the mayhem surrounding "Black Friday" finished for the 2012 Thanksgiving holiday, hundreds of shoppers headed to the Islandwide Expo Craft Fair at the Blaisdell Exhibition Hall to participate in "Small
    With the mayhem surrounding "Black Friday" finished for the 2012 Thanksgiving holiday, hundreds of shoppers headed to the Islandwide Expo Craft Fair at the Blaisdell Exhibition Hall to participate in "Small Business Saturday."

  • Saturday, November 24 2012 6:56 AM EST2012-11-24 11:56:16 GMT
    "Ho...ho... Ho," Santa exclaimed at Kahala Mall. "Did you like Thanksgiving?" Santa asked a little girl. Old Saint Nick is in town. "What is that a list?" he asked a boy who was sitting on his lap. And
    "Ho...ho... Ho," Santa exclaimed at Kahala Mall. "Did you like Thanksgiving?" Santa asked a little girl. Old Saint Nick is in town. "What is that a list?" he asked a boy

  • Friday, November 23 2012 4:59 PM EST2012-11-23 21:59:28 GMT
    HONOLULU (AP) - The delivery of Christmas trees to Hawaii could be slower than usual this holiday season. That's because some of the trees arriving in container ships from the Pacific Northwest earlier
    The delivery of Christmas trees to Hawaii could be slower than usual this holiday season.

  • Friday, November 23 2012 3:00 PM EST2012-11-23 20:00:01 GMT
    HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow)- Forget 'Black Friday', 'Black Thursday' was underway across the state on Thanksgiving night. The Walmart in Lihue opened at 8 p.m. and shoppers were literally ripping through
    Forget 'Black Friday', 'Black Thursday' was underway across the state on Thanksgiving night. The Walmart in Lihue opened at 8 p.m. and shoppers were literally ripping through

  • Friday, November 23 2012 2:38 PM EST2012-11-23 19:38:15 GMT
    If you plan on going shopping this Black Friday then you have more options then just the malls and big box stores. Places like Downtown, Art & Flea and Ward Centers are offering great deals on products
    If you plan on going shopping this Black Friday then you have more options then just the malls and big box stores.

  • Friday, November 23 2012 9:01 AM EST2012-11-23 14:01:17 GMT
    HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - It's that time of year again to gather the family and head to Ala Moana Center, a holiday tradition in Hawai'i for more than 50 years. Get into the festive spirit with family-friendly
    HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - It's that time of year again to gather the family and head to Ala Moana Center, a holiday tradition in Hawai'i for more than 50 years...

  • Thursday, November 22 2012 10:05 PM EST2012-11-23 03:05:04 GMT
    Dozens of shoppers are camping out at various stores on Oahu waiting to cash in on those Black Friday specials. Haunani Lee-Vincent is first in line at the Toys R Us at Pearlridge. She got there at midnight
    Dozens of shoppers are camping out at various stores on Oahu waiting to cash in on those Black Friday specials.

  • Thursday, November 22 2012 8:20 PM EST2012-11-23 01:20:47 GMT
    Stores will be busy across the state in preparation for the holidays. Some stores are open the day of Thanksgiving, while others open their doors early on Black Friday. Want to get a head start on your
    Stores will be busy across the state in preparation for the holidays. Some stores are open the day of Thanksgiving, while others open their doors early on Black Friday.

  • Holiday Season 2012

  • Saturday, December 1 2012 5:54 PM EST2012-12-01 22:54:02 GMT
    Planning on doing some holiday shopping this weekend? Add someone in need to your gift list by choosing a name on the Salvation Army's Angel Tree. Santa's local elves are battering up some festive funnel
    Planning on doing some holiday shopping this weekend? Add someone in need to your gift list by choosing a name on the Salvation Army's Angel Tree. Santa's local elves are battering up some festive funnel