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The Best Things We Ate in Hawai‘i in 2025
Our team’s personal picks for the most memorable bites of the year.
Our team’s personal picks for the most memorable bites of the year.
The Best Things We Ate in Hawai‘i in 2025
The best dishes on O‘ahu in 2025? Here are our foodie team’s personal picks for the most memorable bites of the year.
www.honolulumagazine.com
December 20, 2025 at 2:06 AM
The Best Things We Ate in Hawai‘i in 2025
Our team’s personal picks for the most memorable bites of the year.
Our team’s personal picks for the most memorable bites of the year.
A Northern California man caught a plump canary rockfish he says weighed in at 10.25 pounds (4.65 kilograms), likely setting state and world records.
Mendocino County fisherman Brendan Walsh, 26, said he caught the fish Tuesday off the coast of Albion, about 150 miles north of San Francisco.
Mendocino County fisherman Brendan Walsh, 26, said he caught the fish Tuesday off the coast of Albion, about 150 miles north of San Francisco.
A California fisherman may have broken records by catching a 10.25-pound canary rockfish
A Northern California fisherman may have set state and world records by catching a canary rockfish he says weighed in at 10.25 pounds.
apnews.com
December 20, 2025 at 1:33 AM
A Northern California man caught a plump canary rockfish he says weighed in at 10.25 pounds (4.65 kilograms), likely setting state and world records.
Mendocino County fisherman Brendan Walsh, 26, said he caught the fish Tuesday off the coast of Albion, about 150 miles north of San Francisco.
Mendocino County fisherman Brendan Walsh, 26, said he caught the fish Tuesday off the coast of Albion, about 150 miles north of San Francisco.
Local pork has mostly disappeared from plates across Hawaiʻi following decades of steady decline.
Somewhere between 100 and 200 local pigs are slaughtered in the islands every month. The approximately 10-20 tons of meat they produce accounts for about 0.4% of all the pork eaten in the state.
Somewhere between 100 and 200 local pigs are slaughtered in the islands every month. The approximately 10-20 tons of meat they produce accounts for about 0.4% of all the pork eaten in the state.
Hawaiʻi Wants To Bring Home The Bacon Again — Literally
Pork production in the islands has dropped significantly in the past 20 years. The state is now taking calls for help from piggeries more seriously.
www.civilbeat.org
December 19, 2025 at 4:40 AM
Local pork has mostly disappeared from plates across Hawaiʻi following decades of steady decline.
Somewhere between 100 and 200 local pigs are slaughtered in the islands every month. The approximately 10-20 tons of meat they produce accounts for about 0.4% of all the pork eaten in the state.
Somewhere between 100 and 200 local pigs are slaughtered in the islands every month. The approximately 10-20 tons of meat they produce accounts for about 0.4% of all the pork eaten in the state.
Richard Hart, the co-founder of Green Rhino bakery in Mexico City and a well-known figure in international baking circles, said Mexicans “don’t really have much of a bread culture,” adding that “They make sandwiches on these white, ugly rolls that are pretty cheap and industrially made.”
British baker’s criticism of Mexican 'ugly' bread triggers social media outrage
A British baker's critique of Mexican bread has sparked outrage on social media, leading to a public apology.
apnews.com
December 19, 2025 at 4:15 AM
Richard Hart, the co-founder of Green Rhino bakery in Mexico City and a well-known figure in international baking circles, said Mexicans “don’t really have much of a bread culture,” adding that “They make sandwiches on these white, ugly rolls that are pretty cheap and industrially made.”
The Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) said Wednesday that company Danone U.S. issued a recall for its So Delicious Free Salted Caramel Cluster Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert pints.
According to health officials, the product may have small stones or other hard objects within the cashew inclusions.
According to health officials, the product may have small stones or other hard objects within the cashew inclusions.
Dairy-free ice cream recalled over potential presence of foreign materials
According to health officials, the product may have small stones or other hard objects within the cashew inclusions.
www.hawaiinewsnow.com
December 18, 2025 at 3:12 AM
The Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) said Wednesday that company Danone U.S. issued a recall for its So Delicious Free Salted Caramel Cluster Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert pints.
According to health officials, the product may have small stones or other hard objects within the cashew inclusions.
According to health officials, the product may have small stones or other hard objects within the cashew inclusions.
The video appears to show the Nogas confronting Moanalua High School associate athletic director Natalie Iwamoto and the referees as they try to leave. It shows the man identified as Noga, punching Iwamoto, who weighs 135 pounds, as she walks backward, away from him, and falls over a small child.
Couple banned from all public school property for life after alleged assault
A judge also granted temporary restraining orders against Aukusitino and Jamilee Noga.
www.hawaiinewsnow.com
December 18, 2025 at 3:00 AM
The video appears to show the Nogas confronting Moanalua High School associate athletic director Natalie Iwamoto and the referees as they try to leave. It shows the man identified as Noga, punching Iwamoto, who weighs 135 pounds, as she walks backward, away from him, and falls over a small child.
I speak decent Spanish, picked up working several decades ago as a news and sports reporter in Spain, Mexico and Argentina.
Now I report from Tokyo. After seven years, I still can’t grasp Japanese. My weekly language classes have taught me humility more than anything else.
Now I report from Tokyo. After seven years, I still can’t grasp Japanese. My weekly language classes have taught me humility more than anything else.
Older adults may struggle to learn a new language but classes are a worthwhile exercise
It’s well established that children have an easier time learning second languages. In recent years, scientists have studied whether being bilingual may help ward off the memory lapses and reduced ment...
apnews.com
December 18, 2025 at 2:49 AM
I speak decent Spanish, picked up working several decades ago as a news and sports reporter in Spain, Mexico and Argentina.
Now I report from Tokyo. After seven years, I still can’t grasp Japanese. My weekly language classes have taught me humility more than anything else.
Now I report from Tokyo. After seven years, I still can’t grasp Japanese. My weekly language classes have taught me humility more than anything else.
In a seismic shift for one of television’s marquee events, the Academy Awards will depart ABC and begin streaming on YouTube beginning in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Wednesday.
ABC will continue to broadcast the annual ceremony through 2028.
ABC will continue to broadcast the annual ceremony through 2028.
The Oscars will move to YouTube in 2029, leaving longtime home of ABC
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced a major change for the Oscars. Starting in 2029, the awards ceremony will stream on YouTube.
apnews.com
December 18, 2025 at 2:45 AM
In a seismic shift for one of television’s marquee events, the Academy Awards will depart ABC and begin streaming on YouTube beginning in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Wednesday.
ABC will continue to broadcast the annual ceremony through 2028.
ABC will continue to broadcast the annual ceremony through 2028.
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Polar bear mom adopts cub that isn’t her own
In a rare occurrence, researchers say a polar bear mom adopted a cub that wasn’t her own.
Polar bear mom adopts cub that isn’t her own
In a rare occurrence, researchers say a polar bear mom adopted a cub that wasn’t her own.
Polar bear mom adopts cub that isn't her own
In a rare occurrence, researchers say a polar bear mom adopted a cub that wasn't her own.
apnews.com
December 18, 2025 at 12:06 AM
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Polar bear mom adopts cub that isn’t her own
In a rare occurrence, researchers say a polar bear mom adopted a cub that wasn’t her own.
Polar bear mom adopts cub that isn’t her own
In a rare occurrence, researchers say a polar bear mom adopted a cub that wasn’t her own.
Four moderate House Republicans — from swing districts Democrats are already eyeing for next year’s midterms — have broken ranks with Speaker Mike Johnson, signing on to Democrats’ petition to force a vote on extending health care subsidies that expire at the end of this year.
Meet the 4 Republicans who defied House Speaker Mike Johnson on ACA subsidies
Four moderate House Republicans have broken ranks with Speaker Mike Johnson by supporting a Democratic petition to extend health care subsidies set to expire at the end of the year.
apnews.com
December 18, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Four moderate House Republicans — from swing districts Democrats are already eyeing for next year’s midterms — have broken ranks with Speaker Mike Johnson, signing on to Democrats’ petition to force a vote on extending health care subsidies that expire at the end of this year.
Democrats led by Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York needed 218 signatures to force a floor vote on their bill, which would extend the subsides for three years.
Republican Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, Robert Bresnahan and Ryan Mackenzie, all from Pennsylvania, and Mike Lawler of New York signed
Republican Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, Robert Bresnahan and Ryan Mackenzie, all from Pennsylvania, and Mike Lawler of New York signed
Live updates: Republicans force House vote to extend ACA subsidies, defying Speaker Johnson
Centrist Republicans broke with their party to force a House vote to extend Affordable Care Act health insurance subsidies. President Donald Trump will give an address tonight.
apnews.com
December 17, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Democrats led by Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York needed 218 signatures to force a floor vote on their bill, which would extend the subsides for three years.
Republican Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, Robert Bresnahan and Ryan Mackenzie, all from Pennsylvania, and Mike Lawler of New York signed
Republican Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, Robert Bresnahan and Ryan Mackenzie, all from Pennsylvania, and Mike Lawler of New York signed
”Action always helps, and I think it’s important to have one big central, focused character for you to grab onto,” said Hawaii’s David Nakayama.
He is one of the trade’s most sought-after cover artists. Marvel just published a book featuring his work, and he is very busy.
He is one of the trade’s most sought-after cover artists. Marvel just published a book featuring his work, and he is very busy.
Meet the Hawaii artist behind Marvel, DC comic book covers
Hawaii's David Nakayama is one of the trade’s most sought-after cover artists.
www.hawaiinewsnow.com
December 17, 2025 at 2:19 PM
”Action always helps, and I think it’s important to have one big central, focused character for you to grab onto,” said Hawaii’s David Nakayama.
He is one of the trade’s most sought-after cover artists. Marvel just published a book featuring his work, and he is very busy.
He is one of the trade’s most sought-after cover artists. Marvel just published a book featuring his work, and he is very busy.
Smith’s Union Bar on N. Hotel Street was established in 1934 after the end of prohibition.
The bar has seen decades of Hawaii’s history. It was a popular spot among sailors, survived the bombing of Pearl Harbor and World War II, and became known as the “official watering hole of the USS Arizona.”
The bar has seen decades of Hawaii’s history. It was a popular spot among sailors, survived the bombing of Pearl Harbor and World War II, and became known as the “official watering hole of the USS Arizona.”
After 91 years, Hawaii’s oldest bar is closing
Smith’s Union Bar on N. Hotel Street was established in 1934 after the end of prohibition and has seen decades of Hawaii history.
www.hawaiinewsnow.com
December 17, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Smith’s Union Bar on N. Hotel Street was established in 1934 after the end of prohibition.
The bar has seen decades of Hawaii’s history. It was a popular spot among sailors, survived the bombing of Pearl Harbor and World War II, and became known as the “official watering hole of the USS Arizona.”
The bar has seen decades of Hawaii’s history. It was a popular spot among sailors, survived the bombing of Pearl Harbor and World War II, and became known as the “official watering hole of the USS Arizona.”
The year the radio station company where he worked held its holiday party at a dive bar, Ryan Arnold walked in and saw coworkers passing around a tall glass boot filled with beer. He heard the office manager belting out ‘80s power ballads between whiskey shots. Arnold thought, “When can I leave?”
Office holiday parties can be dreadful for introverts and people with social anxiety
Navigating holiday parties can be tough for introverts and people who are shy or have social anxiety.
apnews.com
December 17, 2025 at 1:53 PM
The year the radio station company where he worked held its holiday party at a dive bar, Ryan Arnold walked in and saw coworkers passing around a tall glass boot filled with beer. He heard the office manager belting out ‘80s power ballads between whiskey shots. Arnold thought, “When can I leave?”
The first successful human implant of a 3D-printed cornea made from human eye cells cultured in a laboratory has restored a patient’s sight.
The North Carolina-based company that developed the cornea described the procedure as a ‘world first’—and a major milestone toward its goal of alleviating ...
The North Carolina-based company that developed the cornea described the procedure as a ‘world first’—and a major milestone toward its goal of alleviating ...
First Human Cornea Transplant Using 3D Printed, Lab-Grown Tissue Restores Sight in a ‘Game Changer’ for Millions Who are Blind
The first successful human implant of a 3D-printed cornea made from human eye cells cultured in a laboratory has restored a patient's sight.
www.goodnewsnetwork.org
December 17, 2025 at 2:18 AM
The first successful human implant of a 3D-printed cornea made from human eye cells cultured in a laboratory has restored a patient’s sight.
The North Carolina-based company that developed the cornea described the procedure as a ‘world first’—and a major milestone toward its goal of alleviating ...
The North Carolina-based company that developed the cornea described the procedure as a ‘world first’—and a major milestone toward its goal of alleviating ...
MC&A has announced the acquisition of the full Maui and O‘ahu event décor inventory of Ulu Creative, a Hawai‘i-based event production company known for its design-forward décor collection.
The acquisition expands MC&A’s inventory and the capabilities of its product line.
The acquisition expands MC&A’s inventory and the capabilities of its product line.
MC&A acquires Ulu Creative’s Maui and Oʻahu event assets | Maui Now
MC&A has announced the acquisition of the full Maui and O‘ahu event décor inventory of Ulu Creative, a Hawai‘i-based event production company known for its design-forward décor collection.
mauinow.com
December 17, 2025 at 2:08 AM
MC&A has announced the acquisition of the full Maui and O‘ahu event décor inventory of Ulu Creative, a Hawai‘i-based event production company known for its design-forward décor collection.
The acquisition expands MC&A’s inventory and the capabilities of its product line.
The acquisition expands MC&A’s inventory and the capabilities of its product line.
Police have arrested a Texas woman accused of putting razors in several bakery items at multiple Walmart locations in Mississippi.
Police arrested 33-year-old Camille Benson and charged her with attempted mayhem.
Police arrested 33-year-old Camille Benson and charged her with attempted mayhem.
Woman accused of shoving razor blades in Walmart bakery items, police say
Police have released photos of a person of interest after razors were found in several bakery items at multiple Walmart locations in Mississippi.
www.hawaiinewsnow.com
December 17, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Police have arrested a Texas woman accused of putting razors in several bakery items at multiple Walmart locations in Mississippi.
Police arrested 33-year-old Camille Benson and charged her with attempted mayhem.
Police arrested 33-year-old Camille Benson and charged her with attempted mayhem.
Susie Wiles, President Donald Trump’s understated but influential chief of staff, criticized Attorney General Pam Bondi’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case and offered an unvarnished take on her boss and those in his orbit in a series of observations that were published Tuesday in Vanity Fair.
Susie Wiles, White House chief of staff, criticizes Bondi and opines on Trump in Vanity Fair
White House chief of staff Susie Wiles is criticizing Attorney General Pam Bondi’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case and broadly defending Donald Trump's second presidency in a series of interviews...
apnews.com
December 16, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Susie Wiles, President Donald Trump’s understated but influential chief of staff, criticized Attorney General Pam Bondi’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case and offered an unvarnished take on her boss and those in his orbit in a series of observations that were published Tuesday in Vanity Fair.
The Maui Cookie Lady was featured on Good Morning America as part of a segment highlighting the best holiday cookies to order online.
The Maui Cookie Lady was founded by Mitzi Toro in 2012 as a thank you to Maui nurses who cared for Toro’s ill father.
The Maui Cookie Lady was founded by Mitzi Toro in 2012 as a thank you to Maui nurses who cared for Toro’s ill father.
Hawaii-based company in national spotlight for cookie deliveries
A Hawaii-based company was in the national spotlight this weekend for its sweet service.
www.hawaiinewsnow.com
December 16, 2025 at 2:16 PM
The Maui Cookie Lady was featured on Good Morning America as part of a segment highlighting the best holiday cookies to order online.
The Maui Cookie Lady was founded by Mitzi Toro in 2012 as a thank you to Maui nurses who cared for Toro’s ill father.
The Maui Cookie Lady was founded by Mitzi Toro in 2012 as a thank you to Maui nurses who cared for Toro’s ill father.
Video footage posted to social media shows a passerby dressed in a white T-shirt and dark pants crouching behind a parked car before sneaking up behind a gunman, grabbing him and wrestling away his firearm. The bystander then points the weapon at the gunman, who falls to the ground.
Bystander shown in videos disarming gunman during Australian beach shooting commended for bravery
A bystander was seen in a widely circulated video disarming a gunman during a deadly shooting rampage at a popular Australian beach
www.hawaiinewsnow.com
December 16, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Video footage posted to social media shows a passerby dressed in a white T-shirt and dark pants crouching behind a parked car before sneaking up behind a gunman, grabbing him and wrestling away his firearm. The bystander then points the weapon at the gunman, who falls to the ground.
Born with cerebral palsy, Kaylee Osaki hoped to take on the marathon last year, but organizers said they couldn't accommodate her.
But she didn't take no for an answer.
She asked again, and this year, the answer changed.
But she didn't take no for an answer.
She asked again, and this year, the answer changed.
Defying odds, one mile at a time: Honolulu's inspiring marathon story
With a strong finish at the race, Kaylee Osaki’s journey to get there was far from easy. Born with cerebral palsy, Kaylee hoped to take on the marathon last year,
www.kitv.com
December 16, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Born with cerebral palsy, Kaylee Osaki hoped to take on the marathon last year, but organizers said they couldn't accommodate her.
But she didn't take no for an answer.
She asked again, and this year, the answer changed.
But she didn't take no for an answer.
She asked again, and this year, the answer changed.
Rob Reiner’s younger son, Nick Reiner, is in police custody for what investigators believe was the fatal stabbing of the director-actor and his wife at their Los Angeles home a day earlier, police said.
Live updates: Rob Reiner's son Nick 'booked for murder' in stabbings of director-actor and wife
Rob Reiner's son Nick Reiner is in police custody over the fatal stabbing of the director-actor and his wife Michele in their Los Angeles home.
apnews.com
December 15, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Rob Reiner’s younger son, Nick Reiner, is in police custody for what investigators believe was the fatal stabbing of the director-actor and his wife at their Los Angeles home a day earlier, police said.
Hawaii County Fire Chief Kazuo Todd died unexpectedly early Sunday morning, according to a social media post from his mother.
He was a 21-year veteran of the Hawaii Fire Department and had been fire chief since 2021.
He was a 21-year veteran of the Hawaii Fire Department and had been fire chief since 2021.
Hawaii County Fire Chief Kazuo Todd dies unexpectedly at age 45
He was appointed fire chief in 2021 and was a 21-year veteran of the department.
www.hawaiinewsnow.com
December 15, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Hawaii County Fire Chief Kazuo Todd died unexpectedly early Sunday morning, according to a social media post from his mother.
He was a 21-year veteran of the Hawaii Fire Department and had been fire chief since 2021.
He was a 21-year veteran of the Hawaii Fire Department and had been fire chief since 2021.
While the Honolulu Marathon is still underway, the first male and female runners have already crossed the finish line.
Tsegay Weldlibanos of Eritrea was the first male to finish the race in 2:14:28.
Calli Hauger-Thackery of the United States was the first female finisher, in 2:30:43.
Tsegay Weldlibanos of Eritrea was the first male to finish the race in 2:14:28.
Calli Hauger-Thackery of the United States was the first female finisher, in 2:30:43.
First finishers cross the finish line at the Honolulu Marathon
The first male and female runners have crossed the finish line at the Honolulu Marathon, with thousands of runners still on the course.
www.kitv.com
December 14, 2025 at 8:13 PM
While the Honolulu Marathon is still underway, the first male and female runners have already crossed the finish line.
Tsegay Weldlibanos of Eritrea was the first male to finish the race in 2:14:28.
Calli Hauger-Thackery of the United States was the first female finisher, in 2:30:43.
Tsegay Weldlibanos of Eritrea was the first male to finish the race in 2:14:28.
Calli Hauger-Thackery of the United States was the first female finisher, in 2:30:43.
White Castle is recalling more than 1,000 cases of its original sliders due to undeclared allergens.
The company said the four-count cartons might contain jalapeno cheese sliders, which contain milk and soy.
The allergens are not listed on the carton label.
The company said the four-count cartons might contain jalapeno cheese sliders, which contain milk and soy.
The allergens are not listed on the carton label.
White Castle recalls frozen sliders for undeclared ingredients
White Castle is recalling more than 1,000 cases of its original sliders due to undeclared allergens.
www.hawaiinewsnow.com
December 14, 2025 at 7:58 PM
White Castle is recalling more than 1,000 cases of its original sliders due to undeclared allergens.
The company said the four-count cartons might contain jalapeno cheese sliders, which contain milk and soy.
The allergens are not listed on the carton label.
The company said the four-count cartons might contain jalapeno cheese sliders, which contain milk and soy.
The allergens are not listed on the carton label.