Wake Up 2Day

HONOLULU (KHON2) — It’s time for Food2Go, and Minions have taken over Wendy’s Hawaii after dominating their first weekend at the box office. For a limited time only, go grab your Minions & Monsters Meals at your favorite Wendy’s location. The kids’ meals and adult meals both come with collectable Minions toys. We’re told the limited-edition Banana Frosty Swirl® is widely popular and tastes like banana cream pie.

WHITMORE VILLAGE, Hawaiʻi (KHON2) — From livestock to learning, the 60th annual Hawaiʻi State Farm Fair shines a spotlight on local agriculture and encourages the next generation of Hawaiʻi farmers. Everyone is invited to enjoy the family-friendly fun Saturday, July 11, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday, July 12, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Keiki and students with a valid ID can get into the event for free. General public admission is $5 which has remained the same since 2012.

HONOLULU (KHON2) — A Maui girl is perpetuating local values through handmade accessories, clothing, and fabric designs inspired by local values, stories, and memories. Designer Jazmyne Viloria is a student at the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s Shidler College of Business, where she says she has a hard time even starting with the amount of knowledge she’s acquired. “All of the Shidler classes have really brought theoretical concepts and data to actual business practice.

HONOLULU (KHON2) — The sweet sound of the ʻUkulele will fill the streets of Waikīkī this weekend. The International ʻUkulele Festival of Hawai’i kicks off on Friday, July 10, and goes until Sunday, July 12. From performances, vendors, food and more, there is something for everyone this weekend. Sunday is the big festival at Kapiʻolani Regional Park, kicking off at 10:30 a.m. If you can’t make it to this weekend’s festivities, don’t worry.

HONOLULU (KHON2) — A fun collaboration is looking to bring women together to celebrate the game of golf in the islands, as Mohala x Leilaoha is hosting social events and working with club pros on Hawaii Island. “Leialoha Golf is a luxury women’s golf lifestyle brand born right on the Big Island — it’s all about celebrating women on the course in a way that feels elevated, authentic, and very Hawaii.

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Getting your next summer job may prove to be a little difficult these days. More people are leaning towards picking one or two side gigs for that extra income. The Better Business Bureau emphasizes treating gig work like a normal job and being responsible and dedicated to your side gig. Better Business Bureau data shows a similar pattern where new small business owners and gig-workers get into trouble stemming from poor communication and billing disputes, just to name a few.

HONOLULU (KHON2) — You’ve probably seen wipes labeled “flushable wipes” in the store, but the City and County of Honolulu says don’t believe it! Those wipes are clogging our sewer system and causing costly backups.

KAILUA, Hawaii (KHON2) — As families head to the beach and pool this summer, water safety is top of mind. The YMCA offers a variety of swim programs all year round from keiki to kūpuna. YMCA officials said that Hawaiʻi has the second-highest rate of residential drownings in the nation and that drowning is the leading cause of death for our keiki. With group and private swim lessons, lifeguard training courses, public water safety programs and more, there is a program for all ages and abilities.

HONOLULU (KHON2) — One woman has broken records and barriers after completing a solo-row across the Pacific Ocean from California to Hawaiʻi. Record-breaking rower Kelsey Pfendler covered more than 2,400 miles from Monterey, California, to the Waikīkī Yacht Harbor and concluded her journey on Friday, July 3. The trip took Pfendler 43 days, 17 hours and one second shy of 56 minutes to complete.

HONOLULU (KHON2) — What began as a way to heal has grown into a thriving local business. Georgi DeCosta, owner and baker of Georgi’s Goodies, joined Brittni Friedlander on Wake Up 2Day to share how baking helped her through a difficult period in her life and inspired her to create a business centered on homemade treats and community.