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Hawaii Winter Storm: Up to 10 Inches of Snow

A powerful winter storm is set to bring rare snowfall and icy conditions to the summits of Haleakala, Mauna Kea, and Mauna Loa from late Wednesday night through Friday morning.

Chinese New Year celebrations and parade fill up Chinatown and Aala Park

Its almost that time of year, as Jan. 29th will kick off the Lunar New Year. Here in Hawaii, Chinese New Year is one of the big festivals that we always celebrate

Festivities will continue tomorrow with a Chinatown Festival and Parade, marking the 49th year that these Lunar New Year celebrations have occurred in Oahu.

HAWAII PACIFIC HEALTH WOMEN'S 10K &5K RUN

January 26, 2025 Sunday
5:00 AM Lanes Close 9:00 AM Lanes Reopen
The event will start near Kapiolani Park Band Stand on Kalakaua Ave.
5K RUN: Start near Kapiolani Park Band Stand on Kalakaua Ave
to end at the Honolulu Marathon finish line

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

They can’t be kept in captivity and it’s rare to see one at an aquarium because they’re just too destructive. The same clubs that allow them to shatter shellfish are also capable of cracking a glass tank.
meat is said to be quite sweet, like lobster, and quite rewarding. Mantis shrimp are fascinating creatures. They’re also delicious, with sweet, tender meat that, unfortunately, isn’t easy to extract from the shell.

DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY PARADE

January 20, 2025 Monday
8:30 AM Roads Close 11:30 AM Roads Open

700 marchers, 30 vehicles, 4 floats and 2 bands. It will start at Ala Moana Park, to Ala Moana Blvd., to Kalakaua Ave. to Queen Kapiolani Park.

To tip or not to tip

These days, it seems like tipping options at fast food restaurants and other over-the-counter establishments are becoming more and more common.
You order something to go, you get ready to pay, when a screen appears, asking for a tip. On almost every tipping system that has that option,
people don’t realize, they think they have to automatically put in 15 to 20, 25%, but there is usually
no matter the circumstance, a customer should not feel obligated to tip for mediocre or bad service.

Ready to be a dog owner for a day?

Check out the Hawaiian Humane Society's new field trip program
It's been about a month since the Hawaiian Humane Society launched a new field trip program, helping bring shelter dogs closer to finding their forever homes.

Don Quijote to close Waipahu store

After 18 years, a popular store in Waipahu is closing its doors.

Dec. 31 will be Don Quijote Waipahu’s last day of operation as its ground lease comes to an end.
The store plans to remain stocked through New Year’s Eve,

Hawai'i Animal Rescue Foundation announces closure at the end of the year

After 13 years, the Hawai’i Animal Rescue Foundation (HARF) announced it will be closing down at the end of the year.
"It was an incredibly difficult decision and unfortunately it reflects an increase in economic pressures due to the Maui wildfires," HARF CEO Dawn Pfendler said
After the wildfires, HARF helped bring medical supplies and aid to survivors and their pets.
As displaced families moved into temporary housing, many were not allowed to bring their pets, so HARF took the animals in.

SWAT team active on Honolulu Don Quijote barricade incident

Police are continuing to respond to the barricade incident at the Don Quijote in Honolulu.