The Hawaii Connection

06/04/2026

05/30/2026

Searching for the best coffee in Honolulu? ☕️ Discover 10 must-visit coffee shops—from Waikiki sunrises to Kakaʻako vibes and Diamond Head trails. Fuel your Hawaiian adventure with local flavors and Kona goodness. Read the full guide: https://wix.to/jSQaloI

Whether you're watching the sunrise on Waikiki Beach, exploring the vibrant streets of Kakaʻako, or hiking around Diamond Head, one thing is certain — you'll need a great cup of coffee to fuel your Hawaiian adventure.Hawaii is the only state in the United States that grows coffee commercially, an...

05/26/2026

05/26/2026

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05/25/2026

Today we thank all those that have served 🇺🇸🇺🇸

05/24/2026

Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawaiʻi is on this Monday May 25 for its 28th annual ceremony at Ala Moana Beach.

Individual lanterns will be available from 10am -4pm on a first come basis.

BELOVED EVENT RETURNS 🏮🕯
Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawaii returns to Ala Moana Beach for the annual Memorial Day ceremony ⬇

05/23/2026

Did you feel anything from the Earthquake?

A magnitude 6.0 earthquake occurred about 7 miles to the east-southeast of Honaunau located in the South Kona area of Hawaii Island.

It has been reported that there is no treat of a Tsunami

UPDATE: The initial earthquake has been revised to a magnitude 6.0. A second, weaker magnitude 3.2 earthquake occurred six minutes later.
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BREAKING: No tsunami is expected following a magnitude 5.9 earthquake that occurred on the western flank of Mauna Loa Friday. ⬇️

05/04/2026

OUTRIGGER Waikiki Beach Resort unveils 100 million transformation.

Outrigger's $100M Waikiki transformation >> See the full article below ⬇️

05/01/2026

Happy Aloha Friday and Happy Lei Day!

May 1st in Hawaii is Lei Day where we honor the tradition of giving and receiving beautiful Leis.