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- Indexed articles, last 90 days
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- Sep 24, 2026
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Nearly 90-year-old Kailua athlete still dominates the softball diamond (opens the original)
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HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Age is just a number for Francis Lum, who hits the softball diamond weekly to show that staying active, has no expiration date. Turning 90 years old in about a week, Lum is the oldest player in the Makule League, an Oahu senior softball league where he either pitches or acts as catcher on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. He’s been playing in the league for 30 years. “Softball is an exercise. It’s hand-eye coordination,” said teammate Paul Merino. “And Francis, God ble
Turning pests into purpose: How Bizia Surf & Coffee Shop transforms invasive albizia into local goods (opens the original)
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WAHIAWA (HawaiiNewsNow) - Tucked away in the Wahiawa Industrial Center, a local coffee shop is turning one of Hawaii’s most notorious environmental headaches into sustainable community treasures. At Bizia Surf and Coffee Bar, the siding, door, and window framing, staircase, tables, and even handcrafted surfboards share an unexpected origin: albizia, considered by many to be the state’s most problematic invasive tree species. Known for rapid growth, weak wood, and falling limbs that threaten road
‘Take One, Leave One’: How Hawaii’s New Trinket Boxes Are Spreading Aloha and Reducing Waste (opens the original)
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HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - For Honolulu residents, a small waterproof box on the sidewalk is sparking big excitement. Whether you are a small keiki dropping off a tiny treasure or an adult hunting for a quick bit of nostalgia, the concept is simple: take one, leave one. The Aloha Trinket Box is Hawaii’s newest free community trade movement. Started by resident Emma Adolfo, the initiative encourages community sharing, environmental mindfulness, and a little bit of daily joy. The idea was born out
Holoholo: Private detective revives historic Ewa Beach mom-and-pop shop (opens the original)
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HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A beloved Ewa Beach landmark has officially returned to the community. Reopened by a local private detective, the new Lloyd’s Silva Store is blending classic nostalgia with a unique lineup of professional services. Formerly called Silva’s Grocery & Liquor, the store is tucked away in a neighborhood along Ewa Beach Road and was founded by Joseph Silva in 1946. “My vision for Lloyd’s Silva Store is to make this a community hub, to get kids in here laughing, playing, hang
Preserving Paradise: Inside Honolulu Surf Historian Darren Park’s Massive Vintage Surfboard Collection (opens the original)
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HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - For Darren Park, surfing is more than a hobby—it is a lifelong devotion to preserving the physical history of the sport. Over the last three decades, the Honolulu resident and surf historian has amassed a stunning collection of nearly 90 vintage surfboards dating from the 1940s through the 1970s. His home is a living museum, with boards displayed high and low from the garage to the living space. “I always had a passion for the water,” Park said. “Over about 30 years ag
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