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Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.
Old Chinatown, new vibes: Katt's Closet & Honolulu Redlight Tours blends guided walks through WWII-era Hotel Street lore with burlesque classes, a monthly cabaret, and a welcoming transformation studio, plus curated vintage finds.
Fresh handroll fix: Nori Bar Hawaii - Waikiki nails the modern handroll game with super-fresh Hawaii-and-Tokyo seafood, fluffy Koshihikari rice, and crackly nori that stays crisp till the last bite.
Score rare heat: From deadstock Dunks to pre-owned grails, Truest Hawaii curates sneakers from Nike, Air Jordan, Adidas and more alongside streetwear from Supreme, BAPE, Stussy and Chrome Hearts.
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Law enforcement officials in Hawaii have issued a second warning in two weeks about fentanyl, warning young adults that experimenting with drugs can be deadly.
Full story at hawaiinewsnow.com ↗
Mayor Rick Blangiardi of Honolulu, Hawaii, has urged residents to prepare for Hurricane Lowell, which is now a Category 5 storm and is expected to make a sharp turn towards the north or north-northeast late next week.
Full story at khon2.com ↗
The Honolulu Airport to Waikiki by bus system, TheBus, is operated by the City and County of Honolulu.
Full story at thetraveler.org ↗
The scramble to prepare for the upcoming Category 4 storm, Lowell, is underway due to a shortage of generators.
Full story at khon2.com ↗
Hundreds of Honolulu's high-rise residents have been unable to access elevators due to Hurricane Lala and other severe weather conditions.
Full story at civilbeat.org ↗
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