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Blue Hawaiian Helicopters offers special promotion in honor of World Helicopter Day

Linda Hohnholz
To commemorate World Helicopter Day, Blue Hawaiian Helicopters is offering guests a 15% discount on all helicopter tours that occur on Sunday, August 19, 2018. This special offer is valid for any helicopter tours that day on Maui, Oahu, Kauai and Island of Hawaii (Big Island). A portion of the proceeds from the special promotion will benefit Hawaii’s Make-A-Wish Foundation. “We join the helicopter industry across the globe in celebrating this... Read More
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Nation’s premier beach volleyball tour will add Hawaii stop in partnership with state’s Tourism Authority

Linda Hohnholz
The Association of Volleyball Professionals (AVP) Hawaii Invitational, presented by the Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA), will be held in the heart of Waikiki Beach from September 14-16, 2018. Today, AVP, the nation’s premier beach volleyball tour, in partnership with HTA announced a first-of-its-kind beach volleyball event, the AVP Hawaii Invitational, presented by HTA. This international exhibition event will bring together top male and female beach volleyball stars from across the United... Read More
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USS Arizona Memorial access update

Linda Hohnholz
Due to a critical structural and safety issue impacting the USS Arizona Memorial dock and visitor loading ramp, the Memorial will remain closed to visitation for an undetermined period of time while repairs are made. During the course of repairs, the free USS Arizona Memorial programs will proceed on schedule. Visitors will continue to see the 25-minute documentary film followed by a harbor tour of Battleship Row in close proximity to... Read More
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Visitor Access Limited to USS Arizona Memorial

Juergen Steinmetz
Boat transport to the USS Arizona Memorial will be temporarily discontinued on Monday, May 7, 2018, due to a recently detected crack in the supporting structure for the visitor loading ramp. Facility specialists have already begun evaluations of the problem and the National Park Service will continue this structural safety assessment tomorrow. USS Arizona Memorial programs will continue as scheduled, however, visitors will be taken on harbor tours in the vicinity... Read More
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Hawaii Volcano Eruption

Scott Foster
Kilauea Volcano Eruption on Hawaii Island; Mandatory Evacuation of 10,000 In Lower Puna; Governor Calls In Hawaii National Guard; Red Cross Opens Two Shelters HAWAII ISLAND UPDATE The Honolulu Star-Advertiser reported that “Gov. David Ige has called in the Hawaii National Guard to help with evacuation efforts in lower Puna as a new Kilauea volcano lava eruption inundates a Leilani Estates neighborhood." Governor Ige will reportedly fly to Hilo early Friday.... Read More
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May Day is Lei Day in Hawaii

Linda Hohnholz
Hawaii residents honor special people and achievements with lei year-round. But on May 1 each year, the humble lei itself is feted with honors as May Day is Lei Day in Hawaii. The roots of Hawaii’s Lei Day celebration can be traced back to 1901 and a church on the island of Hawaii, which presented the first public performance of the song “Na Lei O Hawaii,” honoring the goddess Hiiakaikapoliopele and... Read More
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Want to experience the real Hawaii? Visit Molokai

Linda Hohnholz
People who live on the island of Molokai in Hawaii will tell you that this tiny island is the real Hawaii: no high-rises, no chain restaurants, no tiki bars - just Hawaii as it has been for centuries. And now, tourists can enjoy this island paradise with even more comfort and style. While everyone else was spring cleaning, The Hotel Molokai was celebrating the season by creating an oasis in its... Read More
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Locals and tourists ready to jam! Hawaii hosts largest street event: Waikiki SPAM JAM®

HawaiiNewsOnline
The signature sizzle and tantalizing aroma of the state’s beloved food will fill the air at the 16th annual Waikiki SPAM JAM® Festival presented by Outrigger Resorts, on April 28. Hawaii’s favorite cuisine will gather 30,000 SPAM® fans for 16th annual foodie festival, because in Hawaii there is no such thing as too much SPAM®! Click on the headline to read the full article... - Submit your own story idea click here - Read More
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It’s time for Hawaii’s SPAM-tastic event: Waikiki SPAM JAM® Festival!

Linda Hohnholz
Hawaii’s favorite cuisine will gather 30,000 SPAM® fans for the 16th annual foodie festival, because in Hawaii there is no such thing as too much SPAM®! It is Hawaii’s largest street festival ever. The signature sizzle and tantalizing aroma of the state’s beloved food will fill the air at the 16th annual Waikiki SPAM JAM® Festival presented by Outrigger Resorts, on April 28. This festival is a testament to the Aloha State’s... Read More
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New luxury vacation rentals in Hawaii: Holiday like the Obamas

HawaiiNewsOnline
Back in 1993, Tyler Coons, Founder of Exotic Estates International (EEI), moved to Maui with a mere $300 in his pocket and a backpack, yet armed with a big dream of living the Hawaiian life. By way of waiting tables for many years at the Grand Wailea Resort in Maui, Tyler first discovered how to Click on the headline to read the full article... - Submit your own story idea click here - Read More