Honolulu Instagram Spotlight: January 2018
Each month we choose a photo from Honolulu’s Instagram community to highlight. Tag your posts with #LuckyweliveHonolulu for a chance to be featured!
Author: HONOLULU Magazine Team
Local Boy Scouts Troop Arranges More Than 1,000 Kadomatsu for the New Year
The traditional Japanese arrangement of bamboo and pine is intended to bring happiness and good luck.
2018 BrunchFest presented by American Savings Bank
Eight local restaurants, pop-ups Bloody Mary and mimosa bar, entertainment, games and more.
Watch HONOLULU Magazine’s Festive Christmas Tree Adventure
Jingle all the way to Helemano Farms.
36 Small Victories for Locals That Make Us Feel Lucky We Live Honolulu
How many of these have you accomplished?
Watch a Japanese Calligraphy Master Paint With Giant Brushes
Hawai‘i Tokai International College features calligraphy event by popular Japanese artist Koji Takehara.
Take a 360-Degree Tour of ‘Iolani Palace With New LED Lighting
The palace will offer free tours on Kama‘āina Sunday, Nov. 12, and will be decorated for King Kalākaua’s birthday, Nov. 16.
13 Fun Things to Do If You’re Staying in This Halloween
Overwhelmed by the hordes of costumed revelers taking over the streets every Halloween? Here’s how to celebrate the holiday indoors, away from the craziness.
13 Entertaining Movies for Scaredy Cats and Horror Fans to Watch This Halloween
Planning to stay indoors this Halloween? We recommend these movies whether you’re a horror fan or a wimp—there’s something for every taste.
16 Easy, Last-Minute Local Halloween Costume Ideas
Hawai‘i is full of costume inspo, whether you’re going solo, as a couple, with a group or with your pet.
It’s a Paw-ty for Your Pup at the Howl-O-Ween Woof-Tacular & Doggie Escape Room
Hawai‘i Doggie Bakery is hosting the second annual Howl-O-Ween Woof-Tacular & Doggie Escape Room on Oct. 15.
Submit Your Hawai‘i Ghost Story for a Chance to be Featured
We’re giving away great prizes to the top three ghost story contest winners.
Remembering the Man Who Built the Largest Publishing Empire in the Pacific Rim
In the 1980s, Dave Pellegrin took over a family-run business and grew it to 20-plus publications including HONOLULU Magazine, 90 employees and $10 million in annual revenue by the ’90s. He did it with a dedication to integrity, good journalism and people—those who worked for him and read the magazines. We asked some of them how he made a difference.
2018 Hale ‘Aina Awards presented by First Hawaiian Bank
See all the highlights from the Hale ‘Aina Awards presented by First Hawaiian Bank.
2018 Hale ‘Aina Award Winners: The Best Restaurants in Hawai‘i
Congratulations to all the 2018 Hale ‘Aina Award winners announced on Sept. 17, 2017.
2018 Hale ‘Aina Awards: Destination Delicious on Sept. 17
Join us for an evening of fantastic food, creative cocktails and exhilarating entertainment as we celebrate Hawai‘i’s very best restaurants.
The Last Lau Lau: ‘Ono Hawaiian Foods Closes After 57 Years
The local landmark closed its doors Aug. 26.
We’re Throwing a Party for Instagram’s WorldWide Instameet—and You’re Invited!
RSVP for HONOLULU Magazine InstaMeet.
6 Creative Ways to Cool Off From the Sweltering Heat in Hawai‘i
Ugh, do you feel like you’re melting in this weather? Here are some ideas you might never have thought of to help you cool off.
2017 Best of Honolulu Festival presented by American Savings Bank
See all the highlights from the Best of Honolulu Festival presented by American Savings Bank.
Welcome Home: After Three Years at Sea, the Hōkūle‘a Returns to O‘ahu
Tens of thousands of people lined the docks at Ala Moana Beach Park on June 17 to celebrate the end of its worldwide voyage.
Meet the 2017 Educators of the Future and the HAIS Vision Award Winners
This year, the Hawai‘i Association of Independent Schools debuted awards for students and teachers nominated by their schools.
2018 Hawai‘i Private School Guide Listing of Private Schools
With the large number and variety of private schools in Hawai‘i, you may find yourself asking, Just where do I start? Look no further than the following list. The 107 schools and two colleges in our chart are organized alphabetically by island, along with each school’s contact information and other important data.
Best of Honolulu 2017: Winners
WE ASKED FOR YOUR HELP FINDING THE TASTIEST FOOD, THE CHICEST SHOPPING, THE HOTTEST ENTERTAINMENT AND THE MOST HELPFUL SERVICES. HERE ARE 129 OF HONOLULU’S BEST THINGS!
Best of HONOLULU Family 2017
Our sister publication HONOLULU Family also does a Best Of issue. Every year, it rounds up the best stuff in town for families. Here are 6 favorite picks.
aio Media and HLTA Launch Awards Program for Top Achievers in Tourism
The awards will recognize outstanding achievements of tourism operators across the state.
This Hawaiian Cultural Practitioner Has Been Carving Stonework for Decades
Hanalei Hopfe is currently working on a large sculpture of a Hawaiian navigator to be installed at Heiau Ku‘ilioloa in Wai‘anae.
Celebrate the Bond Between Hawai‘i and Japan at the Annual Pan-Pacific Festival
The 38th annual international cultural celebration takes place from Friday, June 9 to Sunday, June 11.
Federal Grand Jury Indicts Former aio Accounting Clerk for Bank and Tax Fraud
Indictment indicates “complex scheme” to divert payments intended for HONOLULU Magazine.
14 Things You Want to Consider Before You Start Your Search
You and your child will want a clear idea of exactly what you’re looking for in a private school before you begin the search.
6 Ways To Eat Your Way Through Cinco De Mayo
Our staff picks for the best Mexican grub in Downtown.
How Did Hawai‘i’s Public Schools Rank in 2016?
We’ve ranked Hawai‘i’s public schools from the best-performing to the worst, using official state Department of Education data. How does your school measure up?
Celebrate the Beauty of Traditional Hawaiian Art at This New Museum Exhibit
Experience “Hulia ‘Ano” at the Bishop Museum until Oct. 16.
Here’s What KSSK’s Perry Has to Say About HONOLULU Magazine’s April 2017 Issue
Didn’t catch Michael W. Perry’s review of HONOLULU Magazine’s “Grading the Public Schools” issue on his morning show? Now you can listen to it here.
Islanders of the Year: The 7 People Who Made the Most Impact on Hawai‘i in 2016
From world-circling voyagers, a disease-hunting doctor and more, these seven shaped Hawai‘i in 2016.
HONOLULU Magazine is a Four-Time Finalist in the 2017 National CRMA Awards
Congrats to the team for being recognized by the City and Regional Magazine Association for writing, design and multiplatform storytelling.
Submit Your Real Island Wedding and Proposal Photos
Want to be featured on HONOLULU Weddings? Here’s your chance.
10 Stylish Local Boutiques Worth Exploring in Honolulu’s Chinatown
You love heading over to Fighting Eel to shop, but go a little farther for new boutique adventures.
The HONOLULU Magazine Formula for Grading the Public Schools
The methodology we used to rank Hawai‘i’s public schools.
Here’s the Secret to Shopping Chinatown’s Markets Like a Chef
Chinatown’s marketplaces are overflowing with fresh, cheap fish, meat, fruits and vegetables. How to navigate it all? We tagged along with the duo behind three of Honolulu’s hottest gathering places as they shopped, to see how the pros do it.
7 New Restaurants in Honolulu’s Chinatown to Try Right Now
Whether you’re in the mood for hip new culinary adventures or under-the-radar gems, here are a few of our current Chinatown faves.
8 Things You Can Only Find in Honolulu’s Chinatown
You won’t find 1,000-year-old eggs or giant live bullfrogs anywhere else on the Island.
Learn Beautiful D.I.Y. Floral Décor with This Local Botanical Guide
This new book by Paiko’s founder is a guide to gathering and arranging Hawai‘i’s flora.
33 Real Problems (No, Seriously) Only Hawai‘i Locals Can Handle
It’s paradise. So why are we so stressed?
HONOLULU Fashion Week 2016 Highlights
Highlights from HONOLULU Fashion Week 2016.
These Japanese Amulets Might Bring You Good Luck and Fortune in 2017
Hawai‘i locals incorporate Japanese traditions in their new year’s celebrations.
These Are a Few of HONOLULU Staffers’ Favorite Things
What’s on our Christmas list? Here are a few gifts we’re giving (or we’d love to get) this holiday season.
Last-Minute Shoppers: Here’s Your Guide to Holiday Hours at Local Malls
It’s the last shopping week before Christmas, and panic has officially set in. Not to fret, we’ve put together a handy cheat sheet of local mall hours to help you easily sleigh the rest of your list.
Highlights from Pearl Harbor’s 75th Anniversary
Watch a recap video of the Pearl Harbor 75th Anniversary Commemoration.
Considering Running in Sunday’s Honolulu Marathon? It’s Not Too Late to Register
Late registration takes place Dec. 8 through 10 at the Honolulu Marathon Expo, held at the Hawai‘i Convention Center.
