The HONOLULU Magazine Formula for Grading the Public Schools, 2017–2018
The methodology we used to rank Hawai‘i’s public schools.
Author: Site Staff
4 Things We Loved About Four Seasons Resort O‘ahu at Ko Olina’s Moonlight Market
(Sponsored) The resort’s evening event on Saturday, March 23, from 5 to 8 p.m., featured culinary bites, craft cocktails and plenty of made-in-Hawai‘i shopping.
April 2019: Table of Contents
Features Grading the Public Schools We’ve ranked Hawai‘i’s public schools using official state Department of Education data. How does your school measure up? Class Acts Learning centers and Hawaiian language immersion are among the programs that show that…
Grand Lānai Restaurant Week is Back at International Market Place
(Sponsored) 9 Restaurants. 7 Days. Double Dipping Encouraged.
Taste of Paradise, Hawai‘i’s Latest Foodie Festival, is Happening This Saturday
(Sponsored) Get your tickets now for Taste of Paradise Hawai‘i presented by HONOLULU Magazine.
Channel Your Inner 1960s Style Icon with Reyn Spooner’s New Line
(Sponsored) Reyn Spooner unveils limited-edition women’s resort wear collection.
Shop, Sip and Socialize at Four Seasons Resort O‘ahu’s Moonlight Market
(Sponsored) Four Seasons O‘ahu welcomes you to the resort’s spring Moonlight Market this Saturday, March 23, from 5–8 p.m.
2019 Hale ‘Aina Awards Voting Tool Kit
Spread the news. Share the ballot. Polls close March 30, 2019.
March 2019: Table of Contents
Features Special Section: Annual All-Island Restaurant Guide Our annual insert celebrates all the delicious dining options Hawai‘i offers. This year, we found 16 dishes that spotlight trending local ingredients, the best Taco Tuesday deals around town, the story behind six…
Treat Yourself to Chocolate, Champagne and Couture for a Cause
Join Aloha United Way Women United for its 6th Annual Chocolate, Champagne & Couture For-A-Cause, featuring delectable dishes, champagne toasts, fine chocolate and pampering.
The Best Dentists in Hawai‘i 2019
HONOLULU Magazine helps you find the dentist you need, whether it’s for a routine checkup or more specialized work. Everyone on this list comes highly recommended by other dentists, who know their work best.
Wear Your Art on Your Sleeve with This Pow! Wow! Hawai‘i x HONOLULU Tote
Become a HONOLULU subscriber and this exclusive bag is yours—for free.
Are You Getting the Best Rates for Your Insurance? There’s a Way to Find Out
(Sponsored) The Hawai‘i DCCA Insurance Division offers annual premium comparison guides to help consumers get the most out of their money.
2019 Best of Honolulu Voting Tool Kit
Spread the news. Share the ballot. Voting ends Feb. 28, 2019.
21 Things Every Renter Should Know
Tenants in Hawai‘i have a lot of rights on their side.
February 2019: Table of Contents
Features Pod People Meet the people behind seven local podcasts gaining listeners. by Emily Benton and JAMES CHARISMA Big Changes in Little Kailua Redevelopment, social media and presidential publicity all lure more tourists than ever to this once mostly…
Vote for Your Favorites in HONOLULU Magazine’s Best of Honolulu 2019
Deadline is Feb. 28. Entrants age 21 and over are automatically entered to win a dine-around-town package worth $250.
High School Students Can Earn College Credits at UH Mānoa This Summer
(Sponsored) High school students in 10th and 11th grade can apply for Outreach College’s Summer Scholar Program at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa.
P.F. Chang’s Celebrates Chinese New Year with a Special Limited-Time-Only Menu
(Sponsored) From Jan. 25 through Feb. 11, welcome the year of the pig with special dishes and drinks offered at the Waikīkī restaurant.
Top 5 Best Affordable O‘ahu Homes
(Sponsored) From your neighborhood experts at Locations.
January 2019: Table of Contents
Features Thrifty Rich Locals How four locals who weren’t born into family money have made it, saved it and are passing it on. Plus: 33 money-saving tips, life hacks, shopping savvy and more. How 4 Savvy Locals Who Weren’t…
Hawai‘i Lawyers of the Year 2019
Who is the best of the best? Says Best Lawyers, “The lawyers being honored as ‘Lawyers of the Year’ were selected because they received particularly high ratings from most of their peers. In some cases, they also received particularly effusive…
Discover the Most Exclusive Luxury Real Estate in Hawai‘i
(Sponsored) From your neighborhood experts at Locations.
4 Reasons to Shop Small This Christmas
(Sponsored) Need a reason to gift local this holiday season? We’ve got four.
Tickets for the 2019 Hawai‘i Lodging & Tourism Awards Gala Are on Sale Now
Help us recognize exceptional individuals and businesses in Hawai‘i’s tourism industry.
Finalists Announced for Second Annual aio Media Hawai‘i Lodging & Tourism Awards
Dr. Chuck Yim Gee to receive Tourism Legacy Award.
Holiday Gift Guide 2018: 24 Gift Ideas for Everyone on Your List
(Sponsored) Consider their stockings stuffed with holiday shopping ideas in this special section.
5 Reasons Why Estate Planning Should Be Your Top Priority for 2019
Out of all your New Year’s resolutions, this is the one to keep.
Why It Takes Just 3 Generations for Some to Lose Their Family Fortune
The three-generation curse is a real thing. Here’s how you can break the cycle.
Pay Yourself First: What It Means and How It Builds Wealth
This money habit helps you put your financial future first.
December 2018: Table of Contents
Pai Honolulu is our Editor’s Choice for Best New Restaurant in the 35th annual Hale ‘Aina Awards. Turn to page 54 to read about some of this year’s winners. PHOTO: STEVE CZERNIAK Features The 35th Annual Hale ‘Aina Awards For more…
’Tis the Season for Pet Photos with Santa Paws at Lau Hala Shops in Kailua
(Sponsored) Pets, naughty or nice, can have their holiday photos taken with Santa this Saturday, Dec. 1, and Sunday, Dec. 2, from 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Hawai‘i’s Only Annual Real Estate Conference Makes Its Way to the Big Island
(Sponsored) Worthshop, Hawai‘i Life’s eighth annual real estate conference, comes to the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel this December.
Shop Small This Holiday Season
(Sponsored) This Black Friday and Small Business Saturday, head to Ward Village and shop unique Christmas gifts for everyone on your list while supporting Hawai‘i’s small businesses.
Neighborhood of the Month: Waikīkī
(Sponsored) From your neighborhood experts at Locations.
November 2018: Table of Contents
Climb into the cockpit of a T6 Texan during Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum’s annual Open Cockpit Day. Learn what else you can do at Honolulu’s museums IN OUR NOVEMBER COVER STORY. Photo: Olivier Koning. Features Insider’s Guide to Honolulu Museums…
Starting Nov. 1, Dine at Vintage Cave Café and Receive Half Off Your Next Meal
(Sponsored) Guests who dine at the restaurant will automatically receive a gift certificate for 50 percent off their next visit.
Celebrate Brand-New Offerings This Weekend At Shirokiya Japan Village Walk
(Sponsored) Now through Nov. 4, head to the Shirokiya Renewal Opening Matsuri event to enjoy brand-new food vendors and promotions, plus live entertainment and family activities daily.
10 Days. 9 Eateries. Endless Flavors.
(Sponsored) Nov. 9 through 18, International Market Place celebrates Restaurant Week Hawai‘i with special menus and prices at participating eateries.
2019 Hawai‘i College Guide
(Sponsored) Your guide to navigating the admissions process, financial aid applications, preparing for college, avoiding the Freshman 15, building a network and more. Plus, get an insider perspective on studying abroad.
Mana Up’s Holiday Showcase Is Your Chance to Shop Local for Christmas
(Sponsored) On Friday, Nov. 2, head to T Galleria By DFS Hawai‘i to support local entrepreneurs and discover the latest trending Island products.
Reyn Spooner’s Exclusive Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival Alohawear Honors Local Heritage
(Sponsored) The official Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival collection features apparel for men and women, culinary accessories and more.
Easterseals Hawai‘i Fête: Brunch & Bloom Is a Festive, Fun Twist on Fundraising
(Sponsored) Support a great cause this Saturday at Easterseals Hawai‘i’s inaugural fundraising fête at the Four Seasons Resort O‘ahu at Ko Olina.
Neighborhood of the Month: Kaka‘ako
(Sponsored) From your neighborhood experts at Locations.
Herringbone Wins Hale ‘Aina Award for Best New Restaurant
(Sponsored) On Sunday, Sept. 30, the Waikīkī restaurant celebrated its first Hale ‘Aina accolade with new executive chef Gary Tamashiro.
Shop Local Treats and New Goods at the 2018 Fall Food & New Product Show
(Sponsored) Friday, Oct. 12, through Sunday, Oct. 14, at the Blaisdell Exhibition Hall.
October 2018: Table of Contents
Features Top: The Moana in 1920. Present-day Subscribers only. Bottom: King Street in 1910. Archival photos courtesy of the Hawai‘i State Archives. Top Photo: AARON K. YOSHINO. Bottom Present day photo: JAMES NAKAMURA. Honolulu: Then and Now Looking back ... and forward…
The Ultimate Newcomer’s Guide to Living on Kauaʻi
Just made the move to Kauaʻi? Learn more about your new home.
The Ultimate Newcomer’s Guide to Living on Maui
New to Maui? Take a glimpse of life on the island.
The Ultimate Newcomer’s Guide to Living on O‘ahu
New to the island? Here’s what you need to know about life on O‘ahu.
