Carnivores Have a Smashing Good Reason to Find this ‘Aiea Food Truck
Shay’s Smashburgers sells premium beef burgers and tacos in the back of a used car lot.
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What’s Open or Closed in Honolulu for Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2021
Your guide to which Honolulu City and County services will be available or suspended in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Jan. 21, 2019.
Carnivores Have a Smashing Good Reason to Find this ‘Aiea Food Truck
Shay’s Smashburgers sells premium beef burgers and tacos in the back of a used car lot.
Murder, Kidnapping, Drug Trafficking and Money Laundering: Here’s How Hawai‘i’s Crime Scene is Changing
Since the 1970s, organized crime in Hawai‘i has rippled through the community, from gangland-style slayings, gambling and drugs to diverse global operations. We take a closer look at how organized crime has changed over the decades.
Officials Ask Volunteers to Step Up to Fix Popular Koko Crater Hiking Trail
Hikers can help the public-private partnership with repairs now.
2020 Hale ‘Aina Award Winner: The Beginner’s Guide to Korean Barbecue
Switching things up, Korean style, can make your next turn at the grill so much better. Learn how to gogikui.
Ditch Your Diet for Brunch in Kaimukī
Unlike that salad you had for lunch, the dishes at Koko Head Café are indulgent, satisfying and worth getting out of bed for.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: Sailing to the Islands in 1921
Life on a steamship headed to Hawai‘i in 1921, from our files.
Hale ‘Aina Happenings: What’s New with Hawai‘i Restaurants in January 2021
A special vegan dish, a new dinner menu at a favorite neighborhood restaurant, what you’ll eat at our third exclusive Hale ‘Aina dinner, reopenings and a Valentine’s Day dinner to book now.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend: January 13–19, 2021
Give back to the community, shop more fukubukuro deals and get rid of things you don’t need to make room for positive vibes in 2021.
Officials Ask for Help Identifying Those Involved in Christmas Tree Bonfires at Kāne‘ohe Bay Sandbar
Illegal tree burning in the wildlife sanctuary harms natural resources.
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Murder, Kidnapping, Drug Trafficking and Money Laundering: Here’s How Hawai‘i’s Crime Scene is Changing
Since the 1970s, organized crime in Hawai‘i has rippled through the community, from gangland-style slayings, gambling and drugs to diverse global operations. We take a closer look at how organized crime has changed over the decades.
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Carnivores Have a Smashing Good Reason to Find this ‘Aiea Food Truck
Shay’s Smashburgers sells premium beef burgers and tacos in the back of a used car lot.
Find Fresh, Spicy, Hand-Pulled Noodle Bowls at These O‘ahu Farmers Markets
Youpo Noodles specializes in stretchy, bouncy biangbiang noodles from northwest China.
What to Read This January: 5 Hawai‘i Book Picks Recommended by Local Experts
We reached out to Da Shop: Books + Curiosities for recommendations: a history of volcanoes, a murder mystery, a collection of contemporary art and more.
Long Reads
Poke: Past and Present
For locals, few things say “home” as much as poke. Here’s the story of the evolution of this quintessential Hawaii food.
For locals, few things say “home” as much as poke. Here’s the story of the evolution of this quintessential Hawaii food.
Meet the Mayor: Peter Carlisle
We sit down for a Q&A with new Honolulu Mayor Peter Carlisle about his plans to trim government, build rail, fix the sewers and clean up the city's clutter.
We sit down for a Q&A with new Honolulu Mayor Peter Carlisle about his plans to trim government, build rail, fix the sewers and clean up the city's clutter.
This Hawai‘i Local Tried Poke in NYC—Here’s the Verdict
One poke aficionado who’s lived in both New York City and Honolulu rates the top poke bowls in N.Y.C.
One poke aficionado who’s lived in both New York City and Honolulu rates the top poke bowls in N.Y.C.
The Last Days of Club Hubba Hubba
After a thorough renovation, about all that's left of Honolulu's most infamous strip club is the legendary neon sign out front, and the memories of Hubba Hubba's lurid past.
After a thorough renovation, about all that's left of Honolulu's most infamous strip club is the legendary neon sign out front, and the memories of Hubba Hubba's lurid past.
Virtual Wellness Series “Life Interrupted”
Life Interrupted: A Free Virtual Series on Mental Wellness
Each week HONOLULU and a panel of experts will tackle a new topic and share ways to cope during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Honolulu Experts Offer Tips and Tales From Their Own Lives for Dealing with Togetherness and Tough Issues in “Life Interrupted: Home”
The final session in our free talk-story webinar explores ways we can improve our home well-being while helping to shape a healthier community for all.
HONOLULU’s “Life Interrupted” Webinar Series Concludes This Week Talking About Maintaining a Healthy Home Environment During This Anxious and Surreal Time
Join us this Thursday, June 25, at 1 p.m. for a free virtual talk-story session on getting by and moving forward and ask the experts your questions.
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2021 Private School Guide
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Congratulations to this year’s Hale ‘Aina Award winners announced on Sept. 14, 2020.
We delve deep into underground passages, secret societies and mysteries to bring you the best secrets the city has to offer.
For all those thrifty rich locals living their best lives in Hawai‘i.
In honor of Shark Week, here are 16 facts you may not know about sharks in Hawaii.
Waikīkī is much more than a tourist destination and faces the same challenges of other urban neighborhoods on O‘ahu. It has public schools, family-run restaurants, places people call home. Here are their stories.
