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ANNUAL KALAKAUA MERRIE MILE RUN

December 7, 2024 Saturday
5:30 AM Roads Close 8:30 AM Roads Reopen

The event is expected to have 2,000 runners. Lane closures will begin at 5:30AM. It will start at Monsarrat Ave., eastbound, to Kalakaua Ave., u-turn fronting Hyatt Regency, to Kalakaua Ave. to end at Queen's Beach.

Hawaii’s tourism industry rebounds, Japanese market still lagging

More than 770,000 people traveled to Hawaii this October. That’s just shy of what we saw in October 2019, before COVID shut everything down. While the industry continues to rebound, the Japanese market is still lagging.
There were just under 67,000 visitors from Japan in October, an improvement from the previous year, but still less than half compared to before the pandemic.

REFRESHINGLY COOL TRADE WINDS HONOLULU,

cool nights, with reduced humidity levels, offering a refreshing break from the typical island heat. Trade winds are predicted to pick up slightly from Thursday, bringing with it a slight increase in humidity and a possibility of overnight to early morning showers, mainly

WAIKIKI HOLIDAY PARADE

November 29, 2024 Friday
6:30 PM Road Closes 9:30 PM Road Reopens

The event is expected to have 2,000+ marchers, 10+ vehicles, & 10+ bands. It will start at Saratoga Rd/Kalakaua Avenue to Kalakaua Ave, to Monsarrat Ave., to end at Queen Kapiolani Park.

STREET BIKERS UNITED-TOYS FOR TOTS CARAVAN

December 1, 2024 Sunday
10:30 AM Roads Close 12:00 PM Roads
The event is expected to have 4,000 motorcycles. It will start at Magic Island, to Ala Moana Blvd., to Kalakaua Ave., to Monsarrat Ave., to Waikiki Shell

7-Eleven shutting down nearly 450 underperforming stores across North America

7-Eleven shutting down nearly 450 underperforming stores across North AmericaSeven & I Holdings, 7-Eleven’s Japan-based parent company, announced in an earnings report Thursday that 444 7-Eleven stores are closing because of a dip in sales, particularly cigarette sales, as well as decreased traffic and inflation.

KALAKAUA FESTIVAL

November 9, 2024 Saturday
2:00 PM Road Closes 12:00 AM Road Reopens

The event is expected to have 10,000+ participants. The event will close Kalakaua Avenue., all lanes and sidewalk areas from Seaside Ave. to Liliuokalani Ave.

Dengue Virus Case identified on Oahu, health officials warn travelers

The Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) has reported a new travel-related case of dengue virus on Oahu, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the state to 13 for 2024.
In response, DOH teams have been deployed for inspections and mosquito control in the affected area. Community members are encouraged to help minimize the risk of local transmission by following safety practices.

Trump Says Israel Should Bomb Iran’s Nuclear Facilities and ‘Worry About the Rest Later’

Trump Says Israel Should Bomb Iran’s Nuclear Facilities and ‘Worry About the Rest Later’On Tuesday, Iran launched nearly 200 missiles at Israel, which is currently engaged on the ground in Gaza and fighting Iranian proxies in Lebanon and Syria. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has yet to respond militarily.

HONOLULU PRIDE PARADE

October 19, 2024 Saturday 3:30 PM Road Closes
6:00 PM Road Reopens

event and is expected to have 5,000 marchers, 15 floats, 35 vehicles, & 5 bands. It will start at Ala Moana Blvd., to Kalakaua Ave., to Monsarrat Ave., to end at Queen Kapiolani Park.