4+ hour, 47+ min ago (179+ words) HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Get ready to unwrap the magic of the season at this two-day free event. Pacific Expos is launching its inaugural "A VeryMerryFest" this holiday season. With over 120 local vendors, A VeryMerryFest will showcase a dazzling array of Made in Hawaii products, including locally crafted gifts, books, apparel, jewelry, and artisan crafts, gourmet food items and pre packaged holiday gift baskets. Holiday pop-up shops will have seasonal favorites and unique finds. Families can enjoy a petting zoo provided by DLT Ranch, and a Keiki Wonderland featuring a jumping castle and snow globe dome designed to delight keiki of all ages. United US Pageant, Team Hawaii, Hula Halau O Kuk Wa, Moon Kahele, Deacon Blade Band will provide live entertainment for guest to enjoy. Join in and celebrate the season with aloha, community, and cheer. Saturday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to…...

15+ hour, 30+ min ago (372+ words) HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A UH Manoa graduate student is heading to the Philippines early next year for six months to represent Hawaii in the Miss Universe Philippines 2026 competition. Waipahu High School alumna Charieze Lianne Cacayorin was crowned Miss Universe Philippines Hawaii (MUPH) earlier this year. She will be celebrating her 24th birthday with a fundraising event tonight, Nov. 30, to support her journey as she competes on the national stage in Manila. As a first generation immigrant, Cacayorin felt ashamed of her culture when she moved from the Philippines at eight-years-old. At first, she was excited about Hawaii's large Filipino community, but being more connected to her cultural roots made her feel different from her peers. "I wasn't the type of local Filipino that you would see growing up, but more so someone straight from the Philippines," said Cacayorin. When she started studying…...

2+ day, 5+ hour ago (52+ words) Hawaii to the World is a first-of-its-kind televised talent competition and cultural initiative that celebrates artistry, creativity, and cultural pride. Entertainment: 'Hawaii to the World' shines spotlight on local talent Hawaii News Now Sunrise Entertainment: Big week for Box office numbers & Lifetime Awards Entertainment News By Billy V...

1+ week, 3+ day ago (80+ words) The iconic Honolulu City Lights is beginning a week earlier than usual on Nov. 29 at 4 p.m., featuring local food vendors and more. Sneak peek of Honolulu City Lights ahead of opening night Maui County Council questions nominees for open Kahului seat Hawaii man makes strides in Valley Fever recovery Arson suspect arrested as firefighters battle two wildfires in West Oahu Maui County Council questions nominees for open seat 'Fixing what we can': Hawaiian Airlines addresses merger issues...

1+ week, 6+ day ago (89+ words) Young athletes and their families from Ehime prefecture in Japan are in Honolulu for this year's Ehime-Hawaii Goodwill Youth Baseball Exchange. A blessing and groundbreaking was held Saturday for a homeless community program in Waimanalo. ACLU Hawaii hosts free event to honor milestone anniversary Firework show gifted from Japanese officials to light up Waikiki Tua and the Dolphins beat the Mariota-led Commanders FAA lifts order slashing flights, allowing commercial airlines to resume their regular schedules After fatal beating in Waikiki, public reminded to stay on alert...

2+ week, 16+ hour ago (493+ words) HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The "Dancing in the Diaspora" production playing at University of Hawaii at Manoa's Kennedy Theatre shares the diverse experiences of Filipinos across generations and across oceans. Cultural practitioners from Tahiti Mana and House of Gongs and guest artists from the Philippines and the continental U.S. worked with UH dance students for weeks to teach them hip-hop, street dance, contemporary, Filipino Indigenous, and "Ori Tahiti choreography that reflect their personal experiences and cultural identities. "In a different space or working with different people, you really just have to have that openness and welcoming of what we can learn from each other and discover from each other," said UH graduate and Washington-based dance instructor and choreographer Angela Sebastian. Sebastian's section "Lakaran," meaning "walkway," is inspired by her experience as an overseas Filipino worker in Hong Kong. She explained that many people…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago (85+ words) Family members held a somber celebration for Daniel Layug lay in a medically induced coma after nearly drowning at Paradise Cove beach on Sunday. Diver fighting for his life after nearly drowning in West Oahu waters Coconut Island footbridge in Hilo collapses, repairs could take two years Suspect in death of former government informant indicted Two men arrested for threatening incident at Chinatown Cultural Plaza Kealii Ah Yat carrying on family legacy at Montana Kauai lifeguard bit by a shark shares harrowing fight for life...

2+ week, 3+ day ago (226+ words) HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hy's Steak House is gearing up for a major milestone next year -- 50 years of fine dining in Honolulu. The Waikiki restaurant is also rolling out its holiday menu and taking part in Honolulu Restaurant Week through Nov. 16. More than 60 restaurants across Oahu are offering discounts, specials and course menus that showcase a variety of diverse food. Executive Chef Brandon Bernal joined HNN's Sunrise to showcase Hy's curated menu that includes a panzanella salad, cioppino pasta, and American wagyu braised short rib. It costs $120 per guest with a minimum of two people, with an optional beverage pairing of $35 and non-alcoholic pairing at $25. The dress code is collared shirts and closed-toe shoes for gentlemen and business casual or evening attire for ladies. The restaurant is also taking orders for its Ohana Feast-To-Go for both Thanksgiving and Christmas. It serves eight…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago (184+ words) (Gray News) " Gamers will have to wait several months longer for the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI. On Thursday, Rockstar Games said Grand Theft Auto VI will now be released on Nov. 19, 2026. This is the second time the game's release date has been postponed. The game was originally set to be released sometime in 2025, but it was pushed back to May 26, 2026. Now, it has been pushed back another six months. Rockstar Games apologized to fans, saying the game has been postponed because developers need more time. "We are sorry for adding additional time to what we realize has been a long wait, but these extra months will allow us to finish the game with the level of polish you have come to expect and deserve," Rockstar Games wrote in a news release. Grand Theft Auto VI heads to the state…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago (292+ words) HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - With the holiday season fast approaching, here's what you need to know about this year's Honolulu City Lights. Festivities begin on Saturday, Nov. 29, with a block party at 4 p.m. and will be followed by the Public Workers' Electric Light Parade. The parade will depart Aala Park, travel down S. King Street, and pass Honolulu Hale on its way to Kawaiahao Street. It will wrap up in the heart of downtown in a glowing ribbon of lights and holiday cheer. The tree lighting ceremony will begin at 6 p.m. at Honolulu Hale. After the tree lighting, the city said there will be live entertainment behind the Mission Memorial Auditorium. The city said Thomas Square will also be illuminated at the exact moment when Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi lights the holiday tree at Honolulu Hale. Officials said the park will transform the historic grounds…...