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HONOLULU Magazine - May 2018
Summer Giveaway: Enter to Win a Thousand Dollars in Gift Certificates
We’re giving one lucky winner $1,000 worth of gift certificates to places that include Herringbone Waikīkī, Prima Hawai‘i, W Salon and tons more. Enter today!
O‘ahu Hike We Like: Kalāwahine Trail
A stunning view doesn’t always require a killer climb.
The Best Real Estate Professionals in Hawai‘i 2018
Buying a home in Hawai‘i might be the biggest investment you’ll ever make. Get expert help from the top agents and brokers listed here.
Hawai‘i’s Best in Real Estate 2018 Profiles
(Sponsored) Find out why their clients and peers named them “Best in Real Estate.” Learn how they can help you buy, sell, refinance or insure your home.
From Our Files: Moments from Hawai‘i’s Past–May Edition
A look back at Honolulu from May 1933 to 2008. Stories taken from the archives of Paradise of the Pacific and HONOLULU Magazine.
Need New Bright, Bold Office Décor? Say No More!
Brighten up your work space with these fun little additions.
Bitchin’ Shades: 6 Sunglasses That Are So Fetch
The dog days of summer are upon us, so we rounded up stylish locally designed (human) sunnies to help you protect your peepers. And yes, they’re on pooches. Why? ’Cause these wags have serious swag.
50 Essential Hawai‘i Books You Should Read in Your Lifetime
Need something to read—or hand to someone who does? Here’s HONOLULU’s first-ever list of the most iconic, trenchant and irresistible Island books, as voted by a panel of literary community luminaries.
Roll of Honor: The Next 37 Titles on Our List of 50 Essential Hawai‘i Books
The voting was close enough we’re recognizing books that just missed making the list, as well as plays and guidebooks that our judges suggested. More to read this summer—and all year.
The Fine Print: How We Chose the 50 Essential Hawai‘i Books
What defines greatness? What matters most to us today? What will people actually (really) read? Those were some of the questions we faced while winnowing HONOLULU’s first-ever list of books every Islander should know, if not own.
Having Our Say: Two Gen X Writers on Their Essential Hawai‘i Books
Acclaimed poet Christy Passion and Kristiana Kahakauwila, author of short stories and a forthcoming novel, celebrate their literary communities and personal favorites.
Afterthoughts: The Regulars
Riding the bus has its perks.
Mu‘umu‘u Month! It’s a Thing Now
New mom, therapist and now mu‘umu‘u maven, Christy Werner is leading a movement that spreads aloha in a fun, vibrant way.
How 56 Artists Fit Into 56 Boxes at the Hawai‘i State Art Museum
Celebrated contemporary artists come together for a unique pop-up exhibition at HiSAM featuring one-of-a-kind artworks in tiny metal tins.
Behind the Scenes: How Hawai‘i’s Fine Dining Hotel Restaurants Feed the Masses
How hotels manage to balance quality with quantity.
Live Blog: Hawai‘i Memorial Service for the Late U.S. Senator Daniel Akaka
Our blog covering the services for the late Senator Daniel Akaka.
A Day Through the Lens of Local Fashion and Travel Photographer Tommy Shih
From exotic and eclectic to engaging and exquisite, the images local boy Tommy Shih captures are nothing short of amazing.
What to Expect for the 24-Hour Services Honoring the Late U.S. Sen. Daniel Akaka
Some tips for thousands expected to pay their respects at State Capitol and Kawaiaha’o Church. Plus, find out the schedule of services and where to park.
This is Real(tor) Life: Wacky and Funny Stories From Hawai‘i’s Real-Estate Agents
Messy monks, high-flying dogs and risqué parties—eight Hawai‘i real-estate agents share their most memorable stories.
Young Skateboarders Roll Out Efforts to Upgrade O‘ahu’s Skate Parks
How two groups of young skateboarders took matters into their own hands.
Here’s How You Can Prepare for Heavy Vog From Kīlauea Volcano
With tradewinds stalled and sulfur dioxide from the Kīlauea eruption wafting toward O‘ahu, heavy vog may be headed our way. Here are tips for parents of young children and others who are sensitive. They’ll also work for those who haven’t been affected before, but may feel the effects this time.
Your Guide to Hawai‘i Public School 2018 Graduation Dates
Find out when and where Hawai‘i public school ceremonies are happening this year.
Field Notes: This Local Steampunk Group is Bringing Victorian-Era Fiction to Life
Field Notes explores Honolulu’s vast and varied scenes and subcultures. This month: Steampunk Hawai‘i.
