The Secret’s Out! Victoria’s Secret Opens First Hawaii Store At Ala Moana Center

The Wait Is Over

Hawaii’s first Victoria’s Secret store opens at Ala Moana Center this morning. Hundreds stood in long lines throughout the day. Supermodel Marisa Miller signed autographs for fans later in the afternoon.

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Last Night’s ‘A Taste Of Kalihi’ – Electric Slide and Fireworks

Block Party, Kalihi Style

September 26, 2008: The 3rd ‘A Taste Of Kalihi’ on Colburn Street. Last night drew thousands of people to a daylong event with great local and filipino foods, local entertainment and fun/games. The night wrapped up as people joined in to dance the ‘Cupid Shuffle’ and ‘Electric Slide’ in the street, followed by a  spectacular fireworks display by Fireworks Hawaii.

PHOTO HIGHLIGHTS: Food, Fun, Entertainment and Fireworks at ‘A Taste Of Kalihi’  (Via Posterous).

Wings Over The Pacific: Thunderbirds At Hickam AFB Over The Weekend

Aloha! Thunderbirds!

The 2009 ‘Wings Over The Pacific’ Air Show featured the world famous United States Air Force Thunderbirds at Hickam Air Force Base Open House over the weekend (September 19-20, 2009). There were many aircrafts on display, live entertainment, keiki rides and games, foods and off course, the spectacular aerial performance by the US Air Force Thunderbirds.

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Duke Kahanamoku Statue Draped In Leis

Here’s To You Duke

This afternoon, a large crowd gathered at Kuhio Beach to watch the lei draping of Duke Kahanamoku statue. This event wrapped up a week-long of activites at this year’s Duke’s OceanFest.

On August 24th,  Duke Paoa Kahinu Mokoe Hulikohola Kahanamoku would have been 119 years old.

Statehood Day – Hawaii’s 50th Anniversary

50 Years Of Statehood - August 21, 1959-2009

President Obama’s Proclamation On Hawaii’s Fiftieth Anniversary of Statehood..

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The Perfect Getaway: Tweet Yourself To Hawaii


Aloha Twitters!

You have a chance to win a roundtrip airfare for two to Hawaii on Hawaiian Airlines from any of its ten U.S. West Coast gateway cities – Seattle, Portland, Sacramento, Oakland, San Francisco, San Jose, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Las Vegas and San Diego. Three vacation getaways are awarded every week. The more you enter, the better your chances.

For details, visit visitmarriotthawaiitweets.com.

Hawaii’s First Yogen Fruz Is Now Open In Downtown Honolulu

Brain Fruz! And Good For U.

Hawaii’s first Yogen Fruz served up guilt free frozen yogurt and smoothies at it’s grand opening yesterday in Downtown Honolulu (corner of Hotel Street and Fort Street Mall). There were long lines during the business lunch hour. How could they resist the ‘Buy 1, Get 1 Free’ special. Customers also got a $1 off coupon on their next purchase.

Photo taken with BlackBerry Storm.

2009 Shingon Shu Hawaii Bon Dance Highlights

Let’s Odori!

This past weekend, the bon dance at Shingon Shu Hawaii brought families, friends and visitors for a night of dancing, food and games. The Shingon Shu Hawaii bon dance took place on August 8th and 9th from 6:30pm to 11pm.

Shingon Shu Bon Dance photo highlights – August 7 | August 8.

Fun For All At The 2009 Honolulu Family Festival

It’s that time of year for the 2009 Honolulu Family Festival at Magic Island, Ala Moana Beach Park. The carnival kicked off last night and runs thru Sunday, August 2nd. There’s E.K. Fernandez rides, games, foods and great entertainment.

For highlights of last night’s Honolulu Family Festival, visit my live Tweet-Blogging website at www.tweebpress.com.

PhotoBerry: Michael Jackson Tribute Mural In Moiliili

Michael Jackson Tribute Mural In Moiliili by 808Urban.org
Michael Jackson Tribute Mural In Moiliili by 808Urban.org

R.I.P. MICHAEL JACKSON 1958 – 2009

The Michael Jackson Public Memorial takes place on July 7, 2009 at Staples Center in Los Angeles starting at 10:00 AM PT (7:00 AM HI).

List where to watch live coverage of Michael Jackson Memorial online. BNO News will also provide live coverage of Michael Jackson’s public memorial on Tuesday.

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