Courtyard Marriott Oahu North Shore unveils new family-focused rooms including the addition of kitchen suites with refrigerators, microwaves and sinks as well as Family Rooms with bunk bed options for larger families or groups. Photo Credit: Courtyard Marriott Oahu North Shore Courtyard Marriott Oahu North Shore, nestled next to the Polynesian Cultural Center on the iconic North Shore, is currently undergoing a full-property transformation that includes thoughtful updates to the hotel’s lobby, recreational facilities, guest rooms, and restaurant. The renovation of the 144-room property is sch ..read more

This year’s 19th Annual Fueling Dreams campaign runs April 1 – May 13, 2024 at more than 30 participating Hele stores statewide The return of Par Hawaii’s annual Fueling Dreams campaign is helping Special Olympics Hawaii athletes on their journey for gold. From April 1, through May 13, 2024, Hawaii drivers can put the pedal to the metal and drive support for Special Olympics Hawaii athletes by making a donation at 33 participating Hele stores across Oahu, Hawaii Island and Maui. All donations received will provide opportunities for athletes with intellectual disabilities to train and compete ..read more

Muay Thai Coach, Kamanu Ruiz, Talks About Martial Arts Saved His Life From Substance Abuse On today’s episode, we have a Muay Thai and MMA coach who has been traveling across the world training with some of the best fighters on Earth. He has experienced many hardships in his life that lead him down a dark path, but today, his life has been redeemed. Please give a warm welcome to Kamanu Ruiz! We talk about Kamanu’s journey into martial arts, the “machete story” (it’s a good one haha), his experience with substance abuse and depression, being homeless, fighting and training in Thailand, his goa ..read more

https://www.mylifemyquit.org The CDC estimates that if menthol cigarettes were no longer available, an estimated 4,400 adults in Hawai‘i who smoke would quit smoking. The Hawaiʻi Tobacco Quitline is ready to help with free and confidential quit resources. Federal efforts to ban the sale of menthol as a flavor in cigarettes have been underway for more than 10 years, and those efforts may come to fruition soon. The White House is expected to make a final decision on the proposed federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) rule in March. If passed, the rule would prohibit the sale of menthol cigar ..read more

On today’s episode, we have actor, co-founder to Awakened Aloha, entrepreneur, and social media influencer. He’s known as Son of O’ahu on social media. Please give a warm welcome to Elijah Kala McShane! Elijah and I have a great conversation about spirituality, his new venture into acting, the 3 fundamentals of Hawaiian spirituality, the idea of Kaona, thje impact of tourism in Hawaii, local families leaving Hawaii, if Hawaii could be sovereign again, the differences between cultural appropriation versus cultural appreciation, and much more. HUGE mahalo to Elijah for being an awesome guest on ..read more

The CDC estimates that if menthol cigarettes were no longer available, an estimated 4,400 adults in Hawai‘i who smoke would quit smoking. The Hawaiʻi Tobacco Quitline is ready to help with free and confidential quit resources. Federal efforts to ban the sale of menthol as a flavor in cigarettes have been underway for more than 10 years, and those efforts may come to fruition soon. The White House is expected to make a final decision on the proposed federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) rule in March. If passed, the rule would prohibit the sale of menthol cigarettes in the United States. T ..read more

The all-day, family-friendly event, presented by American Savings Bank, features festive foods, cultural performances, a parade and more on Saturday, Feb. 3.  Island residents and visitors can get ready to ring in the Year of the Dragon at the return of the popular Night in Chinatown Festival & Lunar New Year Parade. The event hosted by Chinatown 808 in partnership with presenting sponsor, American Savings Bank, is an all-day Lunar New Year celebration taking place on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, from 9 a.m. – 10 p.m. at Aala Park. Guests can look forward to fiery ..read more

Mark your calen-deer for the free, family- and pet-friendly event which makes its return Saturday, November 25 at Aliʻiolani Elementary School and throughout the Kaimuki business district Photo Credit: Tommy Shih Sleigh what?! Keep it Kaimuki Saturday returns for its seventh year on Saturday, November 25, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The free, family- and pet-friendly event will offer shoppers exclusive discounts and promotions at over 40 participating Kaimuki businesses. Shoppers can get into the holiday spirit with free trolley rides throughout Kaimuki, complimentary holiday activities and photo ..read more

Hawaiʻi residents are urged to share their feedback and manaʻo on the draft Hawaiʻi Digital Equity Plan The State of Hawai‘i Department of Business Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT)’s Hawai‘i Broadband and Digital Equity Office (HBDEO) has spent much of 2023 meeting with community members and organizations to provide information on the development of the state’s first digital equity plan. With the first draft  now complete, Hawaiʻi residents can now share their feedback and provide their manaʻo on the plan and its recommendations during a 30-day public comment period. The ..read more

Tip A Cop returns October 20-22 at participating restaurants Volunteer, off-duty law enforcement personnel on Oahu will get a taste for what it’s like to serve at popular restaurants during this year’s annual Tip A Cop fundraiser. The annual event returns October 20-22, at California Pizza Kitchen’s Kahala Mall, Pearlridge Center, and Ka Makana Aliʻi locations and Goma Tei’s Kahala Mall and Pearlridge Center locations to raise awareness and funds for Special Olympics Hawaii athletes and programs. “We thank all of our volunteer, off-duty law enforcement officers for supporting this fundraiser ..read more