Please avoid doing craft fairs Lauren is hosting. She is 1000% unprofessional, last minute, and will sell you a stall that doesn’t exist and pack you into the venue like sardines. She also doesn’t alway give people the type of stall they paid for and refuses to admit her wrong doing or give refunds. Her negative reputation you hear other vendors talk about is true! She is a snake in the grass.

My flight will arrive at 10pm and I’m a solo female traveler. What’s the safest option to get to my hotel in Waikiki?

I was thinking shared shuttle (e.g. speedi shuttle / Roberts Hawaii shuttle) maybe a safer option compared to private transfer / Uber. But seems they are not the most reliable at late night time and often need to wait over an hour to fill other passengers.

Also, do they have staff in the airport at this hour?

Wanted to stay at Hilton Hawaiian Billage in Waikiki, but with strike, looking elsewhere. Loved all the amenities for 10 year olds & 16 year olds. Is Sheraton good for both to keep them entertained?

I have family in Honolulu, two kids 8 and 4 + mom and dad. The kids have tons of toys, art stuff, and books. so they don't need any more "stuff." I'm looking to purchase a gift card or flexible-scheduled family outing/experience as a Christmas gift. I looked into Gunstock Ranch, but the little one might be too young (i.e. not allowed) for some of the experiences. Could anyone point me in the right direction? Thanks.

Why does Hirono’s campaign commercial claim that she is the only immigrant in the Senate? She isn’t even the only immigrant Asian female Senator from Hawaii. (Bangkok born Tammy Duckworth, IL, went to McKinley & UHM.)

If anything, the message might be that she’s the only Senator who isn’t eligible to run for President. That might be accurate.

Five Senators were born outside the U.S., and, therefore, needed to emigrate from their place of birth into the United States.

Good morning Honolulu gang! I took some time to research our hawaii candidates and I want to freely share a Q&A by civil beat that gives insight into thier beliefs and policy's:

Hirono Mazie: https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/10/candidate-qa-us-senate-mazie-hirono/

Mc Dermott Bob: https://www.civilbeat.org/2022/09/candidate-qa-u-s-senate-bob-mcdermott/

Case, Ed: https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/09/candidate-qa-us-house-1st-district-ed-case/

Largey, Patrick: https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/09/candidate-qa-us-house-1st-district-patrick-largey/

Aiu, Micha pookelea Kim: https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/09/candidate-qa-state-house-district-32-micah-aiu-2/

Shimizu, Garner Musashi: https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/09/candidate-qa-state-house-district-32-garner-shimizu-2/

Alapa, Luana: https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/10/candidate-qa-office-of-hawaiian-affairs-molokai-trustee-luana-alapa-2/

Nihipali, R. Kuanani: https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/10/candidate-qa-office-of-hawaiian-affairs-molokai-trustee-r-kunani-nihipali/

Ahuna Dan: https://www.civilbeat.org/2020/07/candidate-qa-office-of-hawaiian-affairs-kauai-trustee-dan-ahuna/

Lindsey, Laura: (No Q&A )

Ahu Isa, Lei: https://www.civilbeat.org/2022/09/candidate-qa-office-of-hawaiian-affairs-at-large-trustee-lei-ahu-isa/

Akina, Keli'i: https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/10/candidate-qa-office-of-hawaiian-affairs-at-large-trustee-kelii-akina-2/

Happy voting!

Might be a bit of a silly question but as someone who has been here multiple times with family when I was a child I’d never even thought of it. Now here with my friend we are looking for some night life (especially with Halloween tomorrow) if anyone has any recommendations or places to go any help would be greatly appreciated :)

Fellow swimmer here! Recently tore my swimming cap and I can’t seem to find a store that carries them. Places I’ve physically tried and or called that DONT ever have them in stock:

• Walmart
• Target
• ABC
• Longs
• Any of the “Swim”/ “Surf” outlets
• Waikiki Dive store
• McCully Bicycle & Sporting Goods
• Runner’s Route
• Finish Line

It blows my mind on how difficult the search has been. Obviously there’s Amazon or Temu but I’d rather avoid the 2-3 weeks wait. Any help is appreciated. Where all the swim caps at?

I need to ship 1 car from the mainland to Honolulu

If you did the same, what company did you use and about how much did it cost?

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Any recommendations?

Is there any place outside of Whole Foods that have $1 oysters now? Is it also easy to get dry ice? Bc of how I’m traveling when I get back from Hawai’i id like my frozen food to last 48 hours and I’m wondering if dry ice will help.

My sweet ‘Kiki isn’t eating as much :( looking for a veterinarian. Mahalo

Staying near Waikiki and forgot to pack mine. Is there a good place to find size 13 water shoes in stock?

Most stores I've found don't go up that high.

Considering renting out a ROOM in our 2b/2b penthouse condo long term (6+ months). Ocean view, comes fully furnished with an indoor parking spot. Renter would get own room and bathroom. Would be living there alone 90% of the time. Wondering how much rent we could reasonably charge. Kakaako area.

It breaks my heart to write this, as Leilani has been my best friend and faithful companion for nine years now, but, due to unforeseen circumstances, I am moving off-island in 12 days and I cannot take her with me. I want to find her a furever home with someone who can give her the golden years that she deserves. She is very gentle and loving, amazing with children and other animals (she loves other dogs and absolutely ADORES cats), listens to commands, and looooves to cuddle. She does have some anxiety, so, ideally, she would go to a person or family that can give her plenty of time, love, and affection 💚

I can provide dog bowls, a food container, collar, leash, and a couple of sweaters, as well as her microchip number. She isn't a fan of hard rubber toys, but she adores soft toys and rope toys.

I know this is a big ask, too, but I would very much like to keep in contact with whoever she goes to. Like I said, Leilani has been my best friend for nine years and, if I could keep her with me, I would in a heartbeat. I love her more than anything and I would love to be able to see her and hear about how she's doing.

If you think Leilani would be a good fit for you, please feel free to reach out to me 💚

Lots of police presence on Nimitz hwy

We're visiting Honolulu in May 2025 and will stay at the Hilton Grand Vacation Club for 5 nights. Parking at the hotel is $70 a day. Are there parking lots around the hotel (within 10 minutes walk) that are free or have lower rates? Thank you.

I live below Makiki Heights. I can identify every digital, automotive, electrical, fire alarm beeping, but the one that drives me nuts, I cannot. It's a 1 2 3 beeping. then stops. and repeats: 1 2 3. sometimes it's 1am, other times it's now, 3am, and two nights ago, it was all night. Lots of houses, condos in my neighborhoods so I'm used to all kinds of noise. Except for this one. Sounds almost like a truck backing up but not as loud. Louder than someone's sleep alarm, and much more distinct. Please help me identify. serious, only, please

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I wanna go to some bar tonight... Going solo would love to meet people... Suggest some good bars and feel free to dm if you wanna join too✌️