American Idol Winner Iam Tongi is a Hawaiian Idol!
Unless you have been living on another planet the last couple of months, Hawaiians across all the islands have been celebrating the result of the latest American Idol competition, thanks to Oahu-born William “Iam” Tongi, the series winner. In fact, celebrations could be heard across the Pacific as Iam is the first Pacific Islander to…
Last Minute Omiyage (gifts)
Vibrantly colored tea towels in tropical designs, From Cultivate Hawai‘i at Owens & Co. Photo by Natalie Schack BY: NATALIE SCHACK Sweet, little, local this and that’s to give (or get!). The season of gift-giving is upon us all! The great news for those lucky people on your list? Hawai‘i is a fabulous shopper’s paradise,…
Dine Out At One of These Four Restaurants For Christmas
BY: MARIA KANAI Make Christmas day extra special by visiting one of these restaurants around Hawaii that?s serving up delicious food for dinner. Think beyond roast turkey or carved ham with mashed potatoes (though there?s nothing wrong with that!) ? these are all establishments known for local flair and being creative with their dishes, which…
Four Places to See Christmas Displays in Hawaii
By Maria Kanai Oahu – Christmas Lane, 45-355 to 45-395 Namoku Street Every year, practically all the homes on this street light up for the holidays. Find parking if you’re able to and walk from end to end to see all the fun decorations like Waldo, snowmen, giant penguins and bears, Minions and more. There’s…