Shake Shack confirms first Hawaii restaurant opening for 2027
Subscribe to our free newsletter today to keep up to date with the latest food industry news. Shake Shack is set to make its long-awaited debut in Hawaii, bringing one of the country’s fastest-growing premium burger brands to Honolulu in 2027. The company plans to open its first restaurant in the state at Ala Moana Cen
City posts final assessment for upcoming Ala Wai bridge
HONOLULU (Island News) — The City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Transportation Services (DTS) is giving the public a courtesy review of the Final Environmental Assessment for the Ala Wai Pedestrian Bridge project. The proposed Ala Wai Pedestrian Bride, nicknamed “Ala Pono,” would provide a new pedestrian...
R&B and hip-hop Love in Paradise festival set for Hawaiʻi
Honolulu (KHON2) – A brand-new music festival is bringing a major R&B and hip-hop experience to Hawaiʻi. Love In Paradise, or LIP, will feature two stages of live music with performances from Lloyd, Keri Hilson, Soulja Boy and Paula DeAnda, along with DJ sets from Esentrik, Noodles, Anthony Midas and Hawaiʻi DJs Compos
Hoʻōla Nā Pua taps former fashion exec and women’s advocate as next CEO
Shelley Cramer has long led women’s advocacy efforts on the islands, from founding the Girls Got GRIT mentorship group at Sacred Heart’s Academy to serving on the board of the Kapiʻolani Medical Center for Women & Children. Now, Cramer will be stepping into her next role as...
Nature nonprofit paints a greener picture of Honolulu’s future
Those passing by in Kalihi on Oʻahu may find themselves staring at a vision of Hawaiʻi’s future. On the intersection of one of Honolulu’s busiest industrial districts and the harbor sits a building that is now home to a lush mural where a canopy of painted native plants seem to have grown over a once blank wall.
Lāna‘i Air launches daily Moloka‘i route
Lāna‘i Air, operated by Western Aircraft, Inc., launched a new route connecting Moloka‘i and O‘ahu. The expanded service between Moloka‘i Airport (MKK) in Ho‘olehua and Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu includes four daily flights serviced by a Cessna SkyCourier, a twin engine turboprop airplane
Events happening this weekend on Oahu: August 14 – August 16
HONOLULU (Island News) – Night markets, farmers markets, craft fairs, and more are happening across the island this weekend. Whether you’re on the Windward side or the West side, there’s plenty to explore with the whole ohana!. Festival Street Eats - August 14, 4 p.m. - 8...
Essential car prep tips before major storms, hurricanes hit
The National Weather Service and AAA provided essential vehicle preparation tips to help residents prepare for an approaching hurricane.
Hawaiʻi officials urge prep as severe weather approaches
Emergency officials are urging Hawaiʻi residents to prepare now as potentially severe weather approaches the state.
Hawaiʻi’s emergency plan: The first 24 hours after a storm
The state of Hawaiʻi utilizes a coordinated team approach between county crews and the Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency to manage search and rescue, assess damages, and distribute resources during the first 24 hours following a hurricane.
