Jim Mendoza

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HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - HPM Building Supply is expanding to Oahu and it's bringing a brand new one-stop shop for homeowners and contractors looking to build, renovate or remodel. The local, employee-owned company is celebrating the grand opening of its first Oahu Design Centers on Sunday, May 4, with a public event featuring food, prizes, and an exclusive look inside the newly renovated space. Located at the Nā Lama Kukui Lifestyle & Design Center in Iwilei (560 N.

2 weeks ago | hawaiinewsnow.com | Jim Mendoza

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A moist unstable airmass will remain in place today, with sea breezes allowing for the development of locally heavy showers and a few thunderstorms each afternoon. Land breezes will keep most shower activity over the coastal waters or near the coast at night. Trade winds are expected to return Wednesday, reaching breezy levels Friday into early next week, along with a more typical windward and mauka shower pattern.

2 weeks ago | hawaiinewsnow.com | Jim Mendoza

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - This year's NFL Draft is in the books with a number of player with local ties getting their names called. Waimanalo's own Tetairoa McMillan went off the board early, going eighth overall to the Carolina Panthers. The Arizona receiver is the first Hawaii-born player since Tua Tagovailoa in 2020 to be taken in the first round. After attending the draft last week in Green Bay, he flew back to Oahu this weekend and celebrated with his family in Waimanalo.

2 weeks ago | hawaiinewsnow.com | Jim Mendoza

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Construction is underway on the first Sonic Drive-In on Oahu. A groundbreaking was held Friday at the corner of Fort Barrette Road and Kapolei Parkway. The fast food restaurant is expected to open early next year, and will feature Sonic's classic curbside drive-in style service and roller-skating car hops. The drive-in expects to create over 100 new jobs in the local area.

2 weeks ago | hawaiinewsnow.com | Jim Mendoza

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Kahala Resort is gearing up for several events to celebrate mom and May Day. Food & Beverage Director Christina Maffei and Executive Chef Jonathan Mizukami joined "What's Cooking" on HNN's Sunrise to showcase some of their specials. Chef Mizukami cooked his Steamed Mahi with Soy Asian Aromatics, which is part of the Plumeria Beach House buffet, along with Mountain View Farms Suckling Pig with Bao Buns, and Delicate Thin Pancakes & Maple Butter Syrup.