HONOLULU Magazine March 2026 - Honolulu Magazine

Homes

How to Create a Home You Love

Brie Thalmann,

Explore four home interiors that celebrate the unique stories of those who call them home.

Homes

HONOLULU Home Readers’ Choice Awards

HONOLULU Magazine Team,

We asked readers to name their favorite local contractors and home services. Here are the winners and finalists in 48 categories.

‘Ono

Meet the Willy Wonka of Chill, Neale Asato

Mari Taketa,

Neale Asato made his name on humble, nostalgic sherbet. Now, he’s a James Beard Award semifinalist.

‘Ono

What Bakers Crave

Catherine Toth Fox,

Eight of the city’s top bakers tell us which other bakers’ flaky, buttery, creamy treats they seek out.

Feature

Home Industry Answers You Need, from People Who Know

Brie Thalmann, Diane Seo,

Industry experts weigh in on some of the most pressing issues related to real estate buying and investments, mortgages, homebuilding and remodeling.

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Tails of the City: Ready to Serve

Diane Seo,

Summer Kozai says her assistance dogs have helped her regain her independence. More importantly, they’ve brought joy and connections.

From the Magazine

“We’re Going to Keep Going”—Genki Ala Wai Project Continues Undeterred After HPU Study

Diane Seo,

Amid a damaging PR crisis, organizers are determined to continue cleaning the notoriously polluted Ala Wai Canal with Genki Balls.

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Pursuits: The Revival of Kailua Cinemas

Katrina Valcourt,

A Kailua family breathes new life into the only independently owned first-run movie theater in Hawai‘i.

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Meet Pepper, the Robot at the ‘Āina Haina Public Library

Katrina Valcourt,

The introduction of Pepper is just the tip of the iceberg for new technologies bringing our state libraries into the future.

From the Magazine

444ever Offers a Bold Take on Ocean-Inspired Jewelry

Brie Thalmann,

Designer Nico Jager melds shells gathered from the depths of the sea with edgy silver ornamentation.

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Removed by Force Shines a Light on the Unjust Treatment of Japanese Americans in Hawai‘i During WWII

Brie Thalmann,

William M. Kaneko and Sara N. Lin recount the untold experiences of the 1,500 Japanese Americans evicted in Hawai‘i after the bombing of Pearl Harbor.

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Pride of Palaka: The Resurgence of the Old-School Hawai‘i Fabric

Brie Thalmann,

Local designers Matt Bruening, Crystal Rose and Nāpali Souza give their insights on the palaka craze in Hawai‘i.

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Chef Lance Kosaka of Basalt Introduces Pohole to Waikīkī

Mari Taketa,

Fiddlehead ferns, aka pohole, hō‘i‘o, warabi and pako, are hard to find; now, visitors can get a taste of the locally loved delicacy at Basalt Waikīkī.