RIMPAC 2026 brings 31 nations to Hawai‘i to train together, strengthen trust, and boost readiness for real world challenges across the Indo Pacific.

Kamaʻāina Sundays at ʻIolani Palace mean free audio tours, hula, Hōkūleʻa stories, and hands on keiki fun, every second Sunday. Bring your Hawaiʻi ID.

HI Now Daily previews Kamaʻāina Sunday at ʻIolani Palace: cultural workshops, local vendors, live entertainment + free self-guided audio tours for first 500.

Live music, movie nights & hurricane readiness—today we preview a Henry Kapono concert, a film fest before its finale, plus storm prep tips.

Step into familiar luxury at Grand Prince Hotel Shintakanawa, where balcony garden views lead to Takeakari lights, koi ponds, and easy Tokyo access.

Celebrate July 3 in Hawaii Kai with a free market and live Henry Kapono and Friends concert, local vendors, keiki fun, and an after party at Kaponos.

Kamaʻāina Sundays at ʻIolani Palace mean free audio tours, hula, Hōkūleʻa stories, and hands on keiki fun, every second Sunday. Bring your Hawaiʻi ID.

RIMPAC 2026 brings 31 nations to Hawai‘i to train together, strengthen trust, and boost readiness for real world challenges across the Indo Pacific.

Celebrate July 3 in Hawaii Kai with a free market and live Henry Kapono and Friends concert, local vendors, keiki fun, and an after party at Kaponos.

An Ilokano language feature film closes the Honolulu Rainbow Film Festival July 12 at Hawaiʻi Theatre, with special guests flying in from the Philippines.

Step into familiar luxury at Grand Prince Hotel Shintakanawa, where balcony garden views lead to Takeakari lights, koi ponds, and easy Tokyo access.

El Niño could fuel a busier 2026 hurricane season in Hawaii, Premier Restoration Hawai'i shares easy, smart prep steps to protect homes and businesses.

Dance into Christmas in July at Santa’s Summer Shake Up, a Zumba dance a thon benefiting Helping Hands Hawaiʻi plus a gift drive for Adopt a Family.

Pet dental care is a wellness must. Dr. Soyang Bak from VCA Gentle Vets shares home tips, clinic options, and ways to save on care.

Teach For America Hawaiʻi marks 20 years of developing locally rooted leaders, with Trever Asam and Jim Scott sharing why service becomes lifelong.

Wildfire LOOKOUT! launches statewide to help Hawaiʻi stay ready. Learn why rain can raise summer risk, plus easy steps to protect your home.

Protect your home before small issues become big repairs with Kapili Roofing and Painting’s preventative maintenance tips and free painting upgrade offer.

PVS celebrates ocean protection in Tahiti as Nainoa Thompson becomes Tainui Ātea’s first international ambassador.

Courtyard by Marriott Waikiki Beach debuts a fresh stay with renovated rooms, new dining, penthouses, pools and island-ready fun.

Celebrate culture and community at the 2026 Native Hawaiian Convention July 20-22, plus Keiki Hula July 23-25 at the Blaisdell Center.

Foodland Five makes dinner easy with weekly five ingredient recipes, sale ingredients, and fresh local produce from partners like MA’O Organic Farms.

Wildfire LOOKOUT! launches statewide to help Hawaiʻi stay ready. Learn why rain can raise summer risk, plus easy steps to protect your home.

A fun Kualoa Ranch education visit where we learn how to mālama animals and pick up ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi while meeting Pickle, Sweet Pea, and more.

Abl Collective launches a weekly farmers market at Hawaiʻi Kai Shopping Center Saturdays 8 a.m. to noon, enjoying local food and community.

Teach For America Hawaiʻi marks 20 years of developing locally rooted leaders, with Trever Asam and Jim Scott sharing why service becomes lifelong.

Dance into Christmas in July at Santa’s Summer Shake Up, a Zumba dance a thon benefiting Helping Hands Hawaiʻi plus a gift drive for Adopt a Family.

Pet dental care is a wellness must. Dr. Soyang Bak from VCA Gentle Vets shares home tips, clinic options, and ways to save on care.

Celebrate Obon and community under the lanterns at Moiliili Summer Fest July 4. Free entry, Honolulu’s largest bon dance. More at moiliilisummerfest.org.

Celebrate Hawaiʻi’s musicians at the 49th Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards, live July 11 from Sheraton Waikiki and on Hawaii News Now.

Meet Nick Laʻa, a rising Hawaiʻi artist bringing heart, story, and island sound to HI Now Daily before his July 4 live set.