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Aloha Friday Photo: “Hau” beautiful it is!

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Mahalo to Karen Messick for sharing this pretty photo of a hau tree blossom for Aloha Friday Photos. Karen tells us that she took this photo in Ko Olina on…
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Hawaii vacation news & deals: July 17, 2024

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  • July 17, 2024
* Hawaii Food & Wine Festival has organized “Meet Us In Maui Sweepstakes” for a trip for two to Ka’anapali this October during the festival. The lucky winner will receive…
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Two heartbreaking news items — a fire in Maui and a helicopter crash off Kauai

  • Sheila Beal
  • July 12, 2024
On Fridays, we share reader-submitted photos from Hawaii. As the tone of the Aloha Friday Photo series is happy and upbeat, it just doesn’t seem right to publish one this…
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Hawaii vacation deals and news: July 9, 2024

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  • July 9, 2024
– The Royal Lahaina Resort advertises a “welcome back offer” that includes two tickets to the onsite luau, daily breakfast for two and a guaranteed room upgrade. Rates start at…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Where the Pacific meets Kahanamoku Lagoon

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  • July 5, 2024
Mahalo to Scott Harris for sharing this neat Aloha Friday Photo. Scott’s photo was taken from Hilton Hawaiian Village. It shows the edge of Kahanamoku Lagoon, a sandy strip and…
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What’s going on for the 4th of July 2025 in Hawaii?

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  • July 4, 2025
If you’re celebrating Independence Day in Hawaii, you’ll find lots of family-friendly activities, live concerts and spectacular fireworks! Let’s take a look at the top events happening across the Hawaiian…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Guitar Blessing

  • Sheila Beal
  • June 28, 2024
Mahalo to Kalani Mendiola for this very cool photo and wonderful story for Aloha Friday Photos. Here’s the background that Kalani shared about his photo: “Good Guys Music, down the…
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Hawaii hiking safety reminders

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  • July 6, 2024
Here are proven tips to stay safe and comfortable while hiking in Hawaii.
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Aloha Friday Photo: Black (and blue) sand beach

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  • June 21, 2024
Mahalo to Judy Mac for this neat Aloha Friday Photo. Judy took this photo at Wai’anapanapa State Park off Maui’s famous Road to Hana. Though Wai’anapanapa is known as a…
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Aloha Friday Photo: “Mostly cloudy with a chance of a brilliant sunset”

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  • June 14, 2024
Mahalo to Robyn Penman for this gorgeous Aloha Friday Photo that was taken from Waikiki Beach. As you might be able to tell, the sky in this photo might be…
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Honolulu Police Department warns beachgoers to secure valuables

  • Sheila Beal
  • June 12, 2024
Here’s a very practical idea to keep your valuables safe at the beach!
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Aloha Friday Photo: King Kamehameha I Statue at Grand Wailea Resort, Maui

  • Sheila Beal
  • June 7, 2024
Mahalo to Lillian Martin for sharing this beautiful Aloha Friday Photo. Lillian lives in Santa Cruz, California now, but she is originally from Honolulu. This statue in the photo is…
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