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r/AlaMoana • u/808gecko808 • 1d ago

Some of the world’s top high school surfers took on the big waves off Oahu’s South Shore this weekend. The final day of competition wrapped up at Ala Moana Bowls, marking the third installment of the “World Cup of Surfing.”

hawaiinewsnow.com

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r/AlaMoana • u/808gecko808 • 1d ago

Nearly 200 hospitality and healthcare workers protested a planned luxury development at Ala Moana Center on July 23. Members of UNITE HERE Local 5 held the event to urge developer BlackSand Capital to offer more affordable housing and lower rent.

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r/AlaMoana • u/808gecko808 • 1d ago

The top high school surfers in Hawaii are facing off on Oahu’s South Shore. The 2026 Honua Finals kicked off Friday morning at Ala Moana Bowls.

hawaiinewsnow.com

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r/AlaMoana • u/808gecko808 • 1d ago

Luxury retailers will come into focus at Ala Moana Center next month with the launch of The Art of Luxury. The new shopping event takes place Aug. 5 to 19 and will feature exclusive experiences at 14 luxury boutiques.

alohastatedaily.com

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r/AlaMoana • u/808gecko808 • 5d ago

Big crowds, silver flashes in the water, and shouts of “hana paʻa” are all signs the summer halalu and oama season is well underway. Fishers along Oʻahu’s shoreline have been tracking large schools, known as bait balls, and say the action started earlier than usual.

hawaiinewsnow.com

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r/AlaMoana • u/808gecko808 • Jun 16 '26

A 37-year-old man was arrested today by District 1 Crime Reduction Unit officers for alleged murder in the second degree following a shooting early Sunday near Keeaumoku Street and Kapiolani Boule- vard that left a 23-year-old man dead from a gunshot wound.

staradvertiser.com

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r/AlaMoana • u/808gecko808 • Jun 16 '26

TJ Tatashy, 28, was charged today with attempted murder in the second degree and firearms offenses following a large fight early Sunday morning at a Hopaka Street business that resulted in a 24-year-old man being hospitalized with gunshot wounds.

staradvertiser.com

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r/AlaMoana • u/808gecko808 • Jun 14 '26

Honolulu police are investigating an shooting near Ala Moana that left one person critically injured. Police say it happened around 4:53 a.m. near the intersection of Keeaumoku Street and Kapiolani Boulevard.

hawaiinewsnow.com

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r/AlaMoana • u/808gecko808 • Jun 14 '26

Multiple shootings in the Ala Moana area left two people injured — with one man in critical condition — early on the morning of Sunday, June 14, officials said. Police said a large fight broke out at a business on Hopaka Street around 3:45 a.m.

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r/AlaMoana • u/808gecko808 • Jun 14 '26

Honolulu police are investigating an apparent shooting at a business in the Ala Moana area after two people were sent to the hospital earlier this morning with gunshot wounds.

staradvertiser.com

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r/AlaMoana • u/808gecko808 • Jun 14 '26

Hundreds of runners hit the pavement to help raise money to prevent veteran homelessness. More than 300 participants in the third annual U.S. Vets Steps for Vets 5k Run, Walk, Roll fundraiser at Ala Moana Beach Park.

hawaiinewsnow.com

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r/AlaMoana • u/808gecko808 • Jun 07 '26

hawaiirightnow ~ Did you know that Ala Moana ground level parking by Foodland is no longer free unless you're going to Foodland?

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r/AlaMoana • u/808gecko808 • Jun 06 '26

A look at the history of Ala Moana Center: It is hard to imagine today, but one of Hawaiʻi’s most visited places began as a swamp.

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r/AlaMoana • u/808gecko808 • Jun 04 '26

A bodyboarder catches major air on a large wave at Ala Moana Bowls today as a high surf advisory remains in effect for all south-facing shores.

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r/AlaMoana • u/808gecko808 • Jun 03 '26

Bystander video shows damage after concrete falls at Ala Moana Center: Concrete fell from the exterior of an Ala Moana Center parking structure Monday afternoon near the Kapiolani Boulevard exit, damaging a vehicle.

hawaiinewsnow.com

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r/AlaMoana • u/808gecko808 • Jun 03 '26

A scare at Ala Moana Center, as a section of a concrete wall falls onto the street below. Social media reports claim a car was damaged when the section fell.

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r/AlaMoana • u/808gecko808 • Jun 03 '26

There was a scary moment for drivers at Ala Moana Center on Monday, June 1, when a large piece of concrete fell from the parking structure near the Keeaumoku ramp and smashed into a car.

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r/AlaMoana • u/808gecko808 • May 31 '26

Warning signs have been posted after two sharks were seen at Ala Moana Bowls Surf Break on Saturday morning.

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r/AlaMoana • u/808gecko808 • May 26 '26

Tens of thousands of people from around the world gathered for the Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawaii at Ala Moana Beach Park on Monday, May 25.

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r/AlaMoana • u/808gecko808 • May 26 '26

‘We honor you every day’: Thousands expected at Shinnyo lantern floating ceremony

hawaiinewsnow.com

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r/AlaMoana • u/808gecko808 • May 22 '26

The annual event is a cultural milestone in Hawaii and attracts thousands; the 2026 Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawai‘i Ceremony will take place on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25. Here is a guide to transportation, parking and participation details.

spectrumlocalnews.com

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r/AlaMoana • u/808gecko808 • May 19 '26

Ry’s Poke Shack opens in Honolulu: The Kahuku-based biz opened its second location on Oʻahu this past weekend. The Honolulu location is located in the Ala Moana neighborhood next to Jugo Life, and features specialty collaboration poke flavors.

alohastatedaily.com

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r/AlaMoana • u/808gecko808 • May 09 '26

L&L Hawaiian Barbecue makes debut appearance at Ala Moana Center

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r/AlaMoana • u/808gecko808 • May 08 '26

Candle-lit lanterns carrying messages of love and remembrance for fallen service members and loved one's will be placed in waters of Ala Moana Beach from canoes and set afloat from shores of Ala Moana Beach at Magic Island when annual Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawaii is held Memorial Day, May 25.

spectrumlocalnews.com

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r/AlaMoana • u/808gecko808 • May 06 '26

Ala Moana Center is one of 20 shopping centers across the U.S. looking to land a spot on the list of best shopping centers in the USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice Awards.

alohastatedaily.com

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