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Hey Honolulu, hope your week’s off to a good start!

In today’s wallet-friendly edition: Accessible checkout for blind vendors, a supersized tower proposal, and a kalo festival + lots of fun things to do for free.

Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Honolulu protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.

📰 In the news

Tech expands inclusive retail opportunities: Blind Vendors Ohana recently selected Square to run accessible checkout and inventory across ten shops at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, bringing low-vision features and more opportunities for blind entrepreneurs — read the full story.

Upsized tower proposal: Howard Hughes Corp. wants to make the Mahana tower taller in Kakaʻako’s Ward Village, adding 111 condos. HCDA will review the amended plan March 4 and March 5, 2026 — get the hearing details.

City leaders open the floor: In 2026, Oahu residents will bring community concerns directly to Mayor Rick Blangiardi at Thursday town halls from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., with input on neighborhood priorities and city services — see how to get involved.

Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.

Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.

Highlights this week:

• Celebrate Hawaiian kalo at Bishop Museum
• Learn choreography for belly dance showcase
• Enjoy Hepburn and Grant in Charade
• Save on self-care during the CVS Epic Beauty Sale

🏆 Gold and silver are heating up

Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold

Gold just posted its strongest run in decades… and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.

While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.

If you’re wondering whether you’re missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining what’s driving the renewed interest… and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.

It’s free and worth reading before the next move.

🫶 We got your back

Twirl-worthy Sicilian fix: When the pasta craving hits, Taormina Sicilian Cuisine answers with silky, sauce-light Sicilian classics and fresh pastas from Executive Chef Hiro Mimura. It’s the kind of meal that turns a weeknight into a little celebration, all appetite and twirling, no fuss.

Closet treasure hunt: Whether you’re after a nostalgic tee, a crisp aloha shirt, or a happy surprise, Harbors Vintage keeps racks fresh and the vibe community-first. Wander upstairs to Small Space Studios after, and you might stumble on a new local favorite.

Chill, then thrive: Reset sore joints or a packed training schedule with whole-body cryotherapy in Honolulu at Superhuman Health Technologies & Therapies, plus HBOT, infrared saunas, and compression sessions. It’s quick, dry, and surprisingly energizing…a cool lift for recovery and performance without the shiver.

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📆 Free events worth checking out

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

💪 Family Workout @ Fort Ruger Park/ Triangle Park | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 AM – Skip the brunch wait and hit a family workout every Saturday at Fort Ruger Triangle Park behind Diamond Head, where kids can join or chill on a mat. Bring your spouse, Tutu, or the neighbor with opinions, and register for a free first class.

🛍 Harbor Days Craft and Gift Fair @ Waterfront Plaza | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Feel like supporting local without elbowing through the big-box crowd? First Saturdays at Waterfront Plaza bring a laid-back craft and gift fair with Hawaiiana, made in Hawaii goods, hot grinds, and snacks, plus free admission, and blessedly sane $6 covered parking all day.

🐾 Oahu SPCA Pet Adoption Event @ Navy Exchange (Pearl Harbor) | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Think your couch could use more fur? Oahu SPCA brings cats and dogs to the NEX, upstairs in the pet and outdoor sports section, for an easy meet-and-greet. They pop up the first and third Saturdays, so come find your new sidekick.

🤖 Tech & Family Fun Fair @ La Pietra – Hawai‘i School for Girls | Saturday (3/7) at 11:00 AM – Up at La Pietra, it’s a free Tech & Family Fun Fair with VR, sims, and Esports for the keiki, plus pony rides, a petting zoo, and bounce houses. Magic, music, and food trucks keep spirits up. Kids get pixels, you get snacks and shade.

📅 First Saturday @ Ward Centre Courtyard | Saturday (3/7) at 1:00 PM – Pop into Ward Centre’s courtyard for First Saturday, with Mediterranean-inspired treats from Māla-Be, special offers from Jules and Gem Hawaiʻi, and all of it complimentary while supplies last. Translation, free tastes and goodies until the aunties clean them out, so move.

💃 Timba Party @ Queens Beach | Saturday (3/7) at 4:00 PM – Beach night calls for Cuban-style salsa, timba, casino, and that rueda you pretend you remember, right between the aquarium and Barefoot Beach Cafe near Public’s. It is a bring-a-dish, BYO drink situation, no cover, bring a blanket or chair, bring the fam.

🌿 18th Annual Mālama Hāloa Kalo Festival & Symposium @ Bishop Museum | Sunday (3/8) at 9:00 AM – Whether you were raised on pa‘i ‘ai, or you’re just kalo curious, Bishop Museum’s Mālama Hāloa Festival and Symposium serves deep cuts on taro varieties, care, and genealogy, with this year’s spotlight on kalo ʻohe. It’s free, it’s legit, and yes, you should register online.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

🔥 Worth a peek

We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.

• Industry-leading home warranty protection ($150 off right now)
• 62+? See how much tax-free cash your home could unlock → free calculator
• This free tool helps connect you with the right financial advisor
• Got debt? You may be able to pay less than you owe
• Protect your pet from disaster with this pet insurance plan
• You can own physical gold and silver in your retirement account

📻 Honolulu report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 81°F – Low: 72°F – Precip: 10%

Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. East northeast wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. East northeast wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 81°F – Low: 72°F – Precip: 4%

Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. East wind 12 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 72. East wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

Someone Googled you this week 👀

It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.

Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.

Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.

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