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News

As New Year’s Eve approaches, many Hawaii residents are wondering where they can enjoy go to...

LIST: Ring in the new year with these fireworks displays in Hawaii

Updated: Dec. 31, 2022 at 2:20 PM HST
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By Caelan Hughes
Here is the current list of locations for large public aerial displays on New Year’s Eve.

News

New Year's Eve fireworks

A warning from HPD: Officers will ticket, tow vehicles that stop on freeway to watch fireworks

Updated: Dec. 29, 2022 at 6:22 PM HST
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By Allyson Blair
The department says there will be a zero tolerance policy, adding it’s the most dangerous place you can take your family.

Focus on the Philippines

Take a look at how a Filipino Christmas star lantern is made

These handcrafted star lanterns are a symbol of the holidays in the Philippines and Hawaii

Updated: Dec. 26, 2022 at 12:37 PM HST
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By Annalisa Burgos
HNN visited one of the world’s largest parol makers to learn about the art.

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Parol stars in the Philippines.

These handcrafted star lanterns are a symbol of the holidays in the Philippines and Hawaii

Updated: Dec. 26, 2022 at 12:22 PM HST
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San Fernando City in Pampanga province, about 90 minutes north of Manila, is the Christmas capital of the Philippines.

News

This year, Lanakila Meals on Wheels had four locations across the island where volunteers...

‘Not forgotten’: Volunteers deliver hot meals, Christmas cheer to homebound elderly

Updated: Dec. 24, 2022 at 5:51 PM HST
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By Jolanie Martinez
After a two-year hiatus, Lanakila Meals on Wheels’ annual holiday delivery event returns.

News

JABSOM students pass out meals/bags to homeless on Christmas Eve

JABSOM students get into the spirit of Christmas by gifting lunches to homeless

Updated: Dec. 24, 2022 at 5:27 PM HST
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By Elyssa Arquero
Medical students from John A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM) spread their holiday cheer by giving meals and goody bags to the houseless on Christmas Eve.

Holidays 2022

It's Christmas in Hawaii!

How are you celebrating the holidays? Share photos of your Christmas 2022 festivities!

Updated: Dec. 24, 2022 at 1:49 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
It's the most wonderful time of the year! Share your photos with us.

News

Houseless families meet the Grinch at IHS women's shelter holiday party

Volunteers shower homeless families with gifts, good food ... and lots of Christmas aloha

Updated: Dec. 23, 2022 at 9:03 PM HST
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By Annalisa Burgos
Families also received presents, donated by AIO, Locations Foundation and other community partners.

News

This Spam Airpods case will get you MANY compliments from locals.

We asked, you voted: Here are your favorite must-have Hawaii gifts

Updated: Dec. 23, 2022 at 1:19 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
Have you finished your Christmas shopping yet? With just a little over a week until Christmas, time is ticking to get those gifts.

News

USPS says Hawaii residents need to ship their packages by today, Dec. 21, in order to make it...

It’s the most wonderful time of year... and for mail carriers, also the busiest

Updated: Dec. 21, 2022 at 9:35 PM HST
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By Annalisa Burgos
The mission: Make sure no package is left behind.

News

It's the most wonderful time of year ... and for mail carriers, also the busiest

It's the most wonderful time of year ... and for mail carriers, also the busiest

Updated: Dec. 21, 2022 at 5:00 PM HST
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There's no such thing as a slow day for USPS during the holidays.

Holidays 2022

Christmas In Hawaii with Jim Nabors

LIST: Get in the Christmas spirit with these holiday films shot in Hawaii

Updated: Dec. 20, 2022 at 3:52 PM HST
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By Caelan Hughes
The islands have been the backdrop for more than a few must-watch Christmas flicks.

News

Hawaii's newest holiday tradition is coming back this year.

Winter ‘Aloha Land’ features holiday displays, zipline ... and even snow!

Updated: Dec. 15, 2022 at 3:09 PM HST
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By Caelan Hughes
The attraction now boasts a number of new areas and activities.

News

These are Josh Green’s 5 big priorities for his first 100 days in office

Governor offers state workers holiday wishes ... along with an end-of-year gift

Updated: Dec. 13, 2022 at 3:21 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
In a memo to department heads, Green also encouraged state employees to shop local for the holidays.

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For these Salvation Army volunteers, bell ringing and giving back is a longtime holiday tradition

Updated: Dec. 12, 2022 at 5:00 PM HST
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They've been doing it for years, and invite others to join them.

Holidays 2022

Kapolei City Lights returns for it's 21st year of holiday cheer.

Kapolei City Lights block party and parade to light up the Leeward side

Updated: Dec. 8, 2022 at 3:31 PM HST
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By Caelan Hughes
Kapolei City Lights will return for its 21st year of holiday cheer!

Holidays 2022

The star glows bright above the Honolulu skyline every December.

Hoisted high above Honolulu, this star (and its story) radiates holiday magic

Updated: Dec. 6, 2022 at 5:48 PM HST
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By Dillon Ancheta
When people first saw the star, some thought it's colors meant something completely different.

News

First Hawaiian Bank Star glows bright above Downtown Honolulu.

Every holiday season, the First Hawaiian Center star is hoisted high for all to see

Updated: Dec. 6, 2022 at 5:00 PM HST
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There are some little known facts about this recognizable symbol, like where its stored year-round.

Holidays 2022

Honolulu City Lights

Shaka Santa is back as Honolulu City Lights returns for its 38th year of holiday cheer

Updated: Dec. 3, 2022 at 11:49 AM HST
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By Caelan Hughes
Honolulu City Lights returns for its 38th year of holiday cheer!

My Island Headlines: Kauai

Lights on Rice Christmas Parade on Kauai.

The holidays are here! Kauai’s ‘Lights on Rice’ parade returns for first time since pandemic began

Updated: Dec. 3, 2022 at 12:11 AM HST
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By Dillon Ancheta
This year, there were over 60 units and some 3,000 participants.

News

Lights on Rice Christmas Parade on Kauai.

Thousands turn out for grand return of Kauai's 'Lights on Rice' holiday parade

Updated: Dec. 2, 2022 at 11:58 PM HST
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Some 65 units and an estimated 3,000 participants took part in this year's parade.

News

Volunteers are sought year-round for meal deliveries with Lanakila Meals on Wheels.

For Oahu’s elderly and disabled, weekly delivery of meals isn’t just about the food

Updated: Nov. 30, 2022 at 5:38 PM HST
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By Dillon Ancheta
“For many of our meal recipients, the volunteer might be the only individual they talk to that day or in that week."

Local Headlines

Photo of slippahs during a Hawaii Thanksgiving party.

How did you spend your Thanksgiving? Share your photos with us!

Updated: Nov. 25, 2022 at 4:13 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
Thanksgiving was Thursday — a day of nonstop cooking, eating and spending time with loved ones.

Top Local Stories

In a Maui tradition, volunteers serve up a Thanksgiving meal with a side of aloha

In a Maui tradition, volunteers serve up a Thanksgiving meal with a side of aloha

Updated: Nov. 25, 2022 at 7:00 AM HST
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While several people enjoyed Thanksgiving indoors with family, not everyone had that opportunity.

News

The cost of everything has risen, and grocery shoppers are taking note.

Hawaii shoppers take note of higher food prices ahead of Thanksgiving (but that's not stopping them)

Updated: Nov. 23, 2022 at 6:00 PM HST
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Nearly everything has increased in price, meaning it's costing more to pull off Thanksgiving dinner.

News

Pictured left to right: Pasta Chip, Turkey Board, It’s Corn Turkeys; credit: Reynolds Wrap

Feeling creative? Try this TikTok-inspired corn turkey recipe!

Updated: Nov. 23, 2022 at 3:29 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
This year, Reynolds Kitchen has come up with more trending recipes for your Thanksgiving turkey that are sure to be Instagram worthy.

News

Sam Choy's pumpkin crunch recipe is a local favorite!

Here’s the recipe for Sam Choy’s Kitchen famous Pumpkin Crunch!

Updated: Nov. 23, 2022 at 2:12 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
It’s a Hawaiian Thanksgiving staple: Sam Choy’s famous Pumpkin Crunch. Here’s the recipe and the instructions, so you can make it and enjoy it with your family this holiday!

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Poke

The results are in: Here are some of Hawaii’s must-have dishes for Thanksgiving

Updated: Nov. 22, 2022 at 5:16 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
It's not just about the turkey.

News

(Image: Salvation Army)

Thousands expected to come out for Salvation Army’s big Thanksgiving lunch

Updated: Nov. 22, 2022 at 4:05 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
This year will be the 50th anniversary of the lunchtime event.

News

Thanksgiving

Still need to plan your Thanksgiving menu? Here are some to-go options

Updated: Nov. 21, 2022 at 2:44 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
Thanksgiving is just days away, which means it’s time to get those menus ready if you haven’t already.
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