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| Apr 14, 2024 | HECO restores power to East Oahu | COURTESY HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC
About 4,000 feet of 46-kilovolt transmission line fell across a second transmission line, taking both lines out of service.
20180823-7903 CTY HECO PHOTO BY DENNIS ODA This is Mike Ryder (Senior Supervisor of Opera... |
| Dec 23, 2023 | Christmas 2023: List of what’s open and closed on Oahu | Looking to do some last-minute shopping or run some errands for the holidays? Check out this list of attractions, services and mall hours to find what’s open and closed on Sunday, Dec. 24 (Christmas Eve) and Monday, Dec. 25 for the Christma... |
| Nov 22, 2023 | Thanksgiving 2023: List of what’s open and closed on Oahu | Interested in going out on Thanksgiving? Before you head out the door, find out what’s open and closed on Nov. 23 for the Thanksgiving Day holiday. Here’s your guide for Oahu.
GOVERNMENT OFFICES (CLOSED)
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| Mar 30, 2023 | The biggest malls in America, from the troubled American Dream mall to Florida's alligator-shaped shopping center | The Nickelodeon Universe park at the American Dream mall in East Rutherford, New Jersey. KENA BETANCUR/AFP via Getty Images
The nation's biggest malls span millions of square feet, house hundreds of shops, and lure tens of millions of visit... |
| Nov 24, 2021 | Open or closed on Thanksgiving? Here are stores’ plans for Thursday and Friday | Many retail giants have opted to close on Thanksgiving Day during the coronavirus pandemic, citing safety concerns and gratitude for their employees.
Retailers also have expanded their online offerings, as well as their pickup and delivery ... |
| Dec 27, 2020 | A bargain bonanza helps ring in 2021 at Ala Moana Center, Royal Hawaiian Center | Courtesy the facE shop
Gayoung Son, left, Ashley Taruzawa and Amy Yamamoto, employees at the Face Shop in Ala Moana Center, hold “lucky bags,” among thousands to be sold on New Year’s Day.
New Year’s Day shoppers can get major bargains at A... |
| Mar 31, 2020 | Where to find a good takeout meal | Bookmark this page and check back frequently for updates.
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We’ve collected highlights of to-go dining around Oahu. For more updates, follow us on Instagram @crave_hi. We invite retaurant submissions: Email [email protected] or tag... |
| Mar 23, 2020 | Pearlridge Center shuts down, Ala Moana Center to close this afternoon, due to coronavirus concerns | Pearlridge Center in Aiea closed its doors Monday in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
“In recognition of the need to address the spread of COVID-19, Pearlridge Center will be closed until further notice, effective today at 11 a.m.,” th... |
| Oct 31, 2019 | Get spooked with these Halloween haunted attractions and events happening today | JAMM AQUINO / 2017
Bring the children trick-or-treating from 5-7 p.m. tonight at Ala Moana Center.
All events occur on Halloween, Oct. 31.
ADULT EVENTS
>> Dance Magic 808 Halloween Dance: Dancing, costume contest and prizes. 6-9 p.m.,... |
| Sep 19, 2019 | Trafalgar Travel Temptations: 100+ Ways To Fall In Love With Hawaii | Getty |
| Jun 27, 2019 | Your guide to Fourth of July 2019 parades, fireworks and parties on Oahu | CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / 2018
Ala Moana Regional Park was packed with spectators watching the fireworks burst over Magic Island on the Fourth of July last year.
Independence Day events next week provide a great opportunity to get outdoors and ... |
| Jan 31, 2019 | Chinese New Year Calendar 2019 | This week’s Chinese New Year happenings:
FRIDAY-SATURDAY
Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii: 533-3181, chinese chamber.com Chinese New Year Celebration: 5-10 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, Chinatown Cultural Plaza, 100 N. Bere... |
| Jun 28, 2018 | Your guide to celebrating Independence Day with fireworks and music on Oahu | STAR-ADVERTISER / 2016
The annual 4th of July fireworks celebration at Ala Moana Center will feature entertainment throughout the day. The fireworks show will begin at 8:30 p.m.
Dean DeLeo, left, Robert DeLeo, Jeff Gutt and Eric Kretz of St... |
| Mar 11, 2018 | A Weekend In Oahu | Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina Four Seasons |
| Jan 30, 2018 | Take a look inside the most valuable mall in America, a massive $6 billion shopping center in Hawaii with more than 350 stores | Advertisement
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Despite the fact that many malls across America are suffering, some are doing quite well.
Hawaii's Ala Moana Shopping Center was recently named the most valuable mall in America, with nearly $6 billion in total as... |
| Dec 22, 2017 | Holiday calendar | CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / [email protected]
Ixchel Samaniego as Lucy and Mathias Maas as Charlie Brown in “A Charlie Brown Christmas.”
FAMILY FUN
“12 Days of Christmas — Sandsational Style”: Sheraton Waikiki presents its “largest sand... |
| Dec 7, 2017 | Christmas Calendar | FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS BOAT PARADE
Decorated boats cruise through the Hawaii Kai marina, with music and entertainment at the surrounding Koko Marina Center, Hawaii Kai Towne Center and Hawaii Kai Shopping Center. Saturday, with entertainment at... |
| Nov 26, 2017 | 2017 Holiday Happenings Calendar | ILLUSTRATION BY KIP AOKI / [email protected]
Celebrate the season with one of many holiday events scheduled around Oahu this year.
In keeping with Santa’s standards, there’s something for everybody in this year’s winter calendar of e... |
| Dec 25, 2016 | Two ways to shine at New Year’s bash | COURTESY DAVID YURMAN
New Year’s Eve is a time to sparkle, and depending on your style, budget and need for attention, you can add a small touch of glimmer to acknowledge the special occasion or come on like fireworks.
Over at Sedona at War... |
| Dec 21, 2016 | Holiday calendar | MUSIC AND MERRIMENT
Home for the Holidays Concert: Performances by Kupaoa, Streetlight Cadence, Blayne Asing, Alx Kawakami. 7:30 p.m. Friday, Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki, Mauna Kea Ballroom. $42, includes cocktail. 952-4789, hawaiiprincehot... |
| Dec 14, 2016 | Holiday calendar | CELEBRATING THE SEASON
A Night of Wishes: A Christmas party for small businesses and their employees that benefits Make-A-Wish Hawaii, 5:30- 9:30 p.m. today, Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa, Regency Ballroom. With food stations... |
| Nov 30, 2016 | Holiday calendar | PARADES
Wahiawa town: Today, 6:30 p.m. Starts at Kaala Elementary School, proceeds to California Avenue and North Cane Street, ends at Center Street. Sponsored by Wahiawa Community & Business Association.
Kaneohe: Saturday, 9 a.m. Begin... |
| Nov 27, 2016 | 2016 Holiday Happenings Calendar | FAMILY FUN
>> Ward Village Ice Rink: Outdoor ice skating rink returns. Open daily through Jan. 16 (except Dec. 20) in Ward Village Courtyard. Food and refreshments available. Cost (includes skate rental): $16 for 90 minutes ($1 discou... |
| Sep 14, 2016 | Mall makeovers bring refreshment options | JAMM AQUINO / [email protected]
A Daiquiri concocted by lead bartender Raymundo Delgado at Stripsteak by Michael Mina in the International Market Place.
JAMM AQUINO / [email protected]
Bartender Amanda Yaris pours a draft ... |
| Nov 28, 2015 | 2015 Christmas calendar | COURTESY KIM CAMACHO PHOTOGRAPHY
Anna Koerner performs in the Marzipan dance in Hawaii State Ballet’s 29th annual production of The Nutcracker.
We’ve made our holiday fun list and checked it twice, so you can enjoy the season with events ex... |
| Oct 2, 2015 | Halloween Fun Guide | KIP AOKI / [email protected]
TRICK OR TREAT
At participating merchants, while supplies last.
>> Salt Lake Shopping Center: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 24, 848 Ala Lilikoi St., in conjunction with the Center’s annual Halloween festiv... |
| Nov 27, 2014 | Find the best of Black Friday around Oahu | CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / 2013
Customers willing to wait in a line that worked it's way around the sales floor of The Disney Store at Ala Moana received an additional 20% off, as well as other promotional discounts.
COURTESY EDEN IN LOVE
Eden i... |
| Nov 28, 2013 | Black Friday | STAR-ADVERTISER / NOVEMBER 2010
20101126-058 BSN SHOPPING There were no crowds shopping at the Ward Center stores. The Black Friday showering crowds were at Ward Warehouse. Long lines of shoppers waited in line to get into the Wedding Cafe,... |
| Nov 10, 2012 | Keiki Kalikimaka | HONOLULU STAR-ADVERTISER
Prize packages await 3 lucky ornament makers
We’re looking for kids to help us trim our pages as the holidays approach. It’s time for our annual Keiki Kalikimaka drawing contest.
Design an ornament and you’ll have a... |
| Sep 7, 2012 | Chef Chai, 9 others do battle in cheesemaker’s challenge | Chef and restaurateur Chai Chaowasaree has been chosen by Pennsylvania-based Alouette Cheese USA LLC to compete against nine chefs from the mainland in a recipe competition. Alouette is a subsidiary of Bongrain S.A., which is headquartered ... |
| Sep 6, 2012 | Style pro looks beyond the closet to help women look, feel their best | Bobbie Thomas:
The former psychologist and counselor turned style guru says she focuses on the “why” behind fashion choices, not the “who”
Anteprima/Wirebag’s gift necklace.
Thomas:
Before landing at NBC as style editor on the "Today&q... |
| Mar 15, 2012 | ‘Runway All-Star’ | COURTESY RACHEL WHALEY
Michael Costello
COURTESY DANIEL JAMES RYAN
Michael Costello is known for his flowing, draped gowns.
COURTESY RACHEL WHALEY
Michael Costello, with one of his newest gowns, will be on stage at Ala Moana Center’s Shop a... |
| Nov 24, 2011 | Deck the malls | CRAIG T. KOJIMA / 2009
Thousands will filter through the malls on Black Friday, just as they did during the recession in 2009.
EDEN IN LOVE
Eden in Love has thought of everything for its Black Friday fete, complete with breakfast from 9 a.m... |
| Sep 8, 2011 | Fashion’s night out | Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story!
COURTESY RYOTO SHIGA
Fashions by Ryoto Shiga will be featured in Sunday’s “Hope for Japan” runway show at Centerstage.
COURTESY PHOTO
This red patent clutch is a gift-wi... |
| Jul 2, 2011 | Fly the flag! Sing the anthem! Celebrate! | JAMM AQUINO / [email protected]
Fireworks illuminated the sky during the finale of last year's Fourth of July festivities at Maunalua Bay. The annual East Oahu event takes place Monday with activities beginning at 1 p.m.
It might b... |
| Jul 2, 2011 | Pre-Independence Day activities | JAMM AQUINO / 2010
jamm aquino / 2010 Aloha Tower hosts a fireworks show every year on the eve of the Fourth of July.
» Aloha Tower Marketplace hosts pre-Independence Day festivities Sunday, starting at 4 p.m. and culminating with a firewor... |
| Mar 24, 2011 | Beauty and fashion walk the expo | Designers and models will vie for titles of “Operation Runway Designer of the Year” and “Hawaii’s Top Model” at the inaugural Hawaii Fashion and Beauty Expo.
Alyssa Miller was photographed in Maui designer Tiffany Chou’s “Conched Out” neckl... |
| Sep 9, 2010 | Style File | Woman Expo tutors on sewing
The eighth annual Hawaii Woman Expo takes place this weekend with 200 booths of shopping, seminars, fashion and a Hawaii Sewing, Quilting and Crafts Show.
Expo hours are 5 to 10 p.m. tomorrow, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.... |
| Sep 2, 2010 | Fashion’s Night Out coming to Ala Moana | Anteprima Wirebag’s FNO notebook.
Fashion’s Night Out was conceived by Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour and designer and Council of Fashion Designers President Diane von Furstenberg, as a way for retailers, designers and all involved in t... |
| Aug 19, 2010 | Ala Moana Center developer transformed isle real estate | The father of Ala Moana Center has died.
Donald H. Graham Jr., who passed away Tuesday at the age of 96, helped dramatically shape Hawaii’s modern landscape over a long life filled with incredible optimism, financial genius and generosity.
... |
| Thanksgiving, Black Friday 2022: What’s open, closed on Oahu | Want to know what’s open and closed over the Thanksgiving holiday? Here’s your guide to mall hours, attractions and more on Oahu.
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>> State offices
>> City and county offices
&... |
| Da Kine | STYLE FILE Boutique offers vintage black dresses
Muumuu Heaven wants to help you ring in the new year with a selection of vintage dresses during its annual Little Black Dress sale, with hours running 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. today and 10 a.m. to 6... |
| Pau Hana Patrol: Lanai has plenty to offer at Ala Moana | KAT WADE / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-ADVERTISER
Rhenish Mishra, left, Jijo Thomas, Raj Chauhan and Manish Pal, world travelers from India, enjoy happy hour drinks and fries inside Agave & Vine. Behind them is the food court seating at Lanai a... |
| Holiday Calendar: Events across Hawaii to celebrate the season | STAR-ADVERTISER
Jerrimy Ceredon, Myra Romualdo, Jacen Ceredon and Jazmyn Ceredon reacted as Santa made his appearance in last year’s Honolulu City Lights Opening Night Parade.
AT THE MALLS
>> Ala Moana Center: alamoanacenter.com
• San... |
| Oahu malls and retail centers plan to reopen Friday | CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / [email protected]
There was minimal traffic into Ala Moana Center’s Ewa wing Tuesday, but that might change Friday when the shopping center plans to reopen.
DENNIS ODA / [email protected]
Workers prepar... |
| Do It: 4th of July, Hot Tuna, Surf Film Fest, Arex Ikehara fundraiser | Hot Tuna
THURSDAY
>> Fourth of July holiday celebrated islandwide
Break out the beach chairs and barbecues and enjoy Independence Day today, the 243rd anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Celebrations will be... |
| Shoppers celebrate Fukubukuro with ‘lucky bags’ | STAR-ADVERTISER
Fukubukuro is the Japanese retail tradition of offering “lucky bags” to welcome the new year. In Hawaii, shoppers often line up early to buy the bags and their mystery contents, which are sold at discounted prices, while sup... |
| Good Friday and Easter weekend 2022: List of what’s open and closed on Oahu | Want to know what’s open and closed on Good Friday and the Easter weekend? Here’s your guide to mall hours, public services and more on Oahu.
GOVERNMENT OFFICES (CLOSED)
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>> State offices
>> City, county ... |
| Christmas Eve and Day 2021: List of what’s open and closed on Oahu | Want to know what’s open and closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day? Here’s your guide to mall hours, public services and more on Oahu.
GOVERNMENT OFFICES (CLOSED)
>> Federal offices
>> State offices
>> City, county off... |
| Shoppers, keiki can feed koi at Ala Moana Center | Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story!
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Shoppers are welcome to help feed the center’s beloved koi thanks to a recently launched activity, which takes place daily at the koi ponds on ... |
| Customers come out in varying degrees as Oahu’s major malls reopen to the public | Video by Bruce Asato / [email protected]
Oahu's major shopping malls welcomed shoppers Friday following an approximately two-month closure due to the coronavirus pandemic.
BRUCE ASATO / [email protected]
Customers lined up F... |
| Ala Moana Center celebrates 60th anniversary with special offers | DENNIS ODA / 2018
Ala Moana Shopping Center is packed with shoppers looking for Black Friday deals. The mall marks its 60th anniversary on Aug. 13.
Ala Moana Center, which holds the title as the world’s largest open-air shopping center, mar... |
| Independence Day celebrations on Oahu include six fireworks | STAR-ADVERTISER / 2016
The 25th Annual 4th of July Fireworks Celebration at Ala Moana Beach Park.
CRAIG T. KOJIMA / 2016
Uncle Sam takes a photo with some fans in Kailua.
STAR-ADVERTISER / 2014
Brother Noland performs at Turtle Bay.
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| Halloween in Honolulu includes spooky parties, kid-friendly events, trick-or-treating | STAR-ADVERTISER / 2017
The annual Hallowbaloo Music, Arts & Craft Beer Festival in Chinatown is a popular choice for Halloween revelers.
We’ve stiffened our spines and smothered our screams to brave the search for Halloween-themed event... |
| Get into shop shape | ILLUSTRATION BY KIP AOKI / [email protected]
CRAIG T. KOJIMA / NOVEMBER 2009
Shoppers walk through the third-level parking lot at Ala Moana Center on Black Friday last year.
Lace up your running shoes, grab a bottle of water and stic... |
| Ala Moana to unveil keiki play area | COURTESY ALA MOANA CENTER
The new play area at Ala Moana Center was inspired by the motion of an ocean wave.
Ala Moana Center’s new keiki play area is expected to open on Level 3 of the mauka wing in June.
The new play area, measuring about... |
| Fireworks shoppers left empty-handed | BRUCE ASATO / [email protected]
Eric Mau, left, and Sherry Souza did a fireworks check Monday at Ala Moana Beach Park to make sure they were loaded properly. Souza and her team from J&M Displays prepared the various guns, mortar... |
| Dads attract attention with Father’s Day deals | Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story!
COURTESY BROOKSTONE
Visit Ward Center shops for an iPhone pocket projector.
COURTESY MARTIN & MACARTHUR
Kauai Cigar Co. Makaleha cigars cost $17.90 a piece at Martin... |
| Independence Day celebrations are happening across Oahu | STAR-ADVERTISER / JULY 4, 2015
Thousands showed up to watch the Independence Day fireworks show at Ala Moana Beach Park last year. The fireworks return for a 25th year.
STAR-ADVERTISER / MAY 23, 2015
Kawika Kahiapo will play at Surfer, the ... |
