El Cielo Is an Oasis of Spanish Tapas in Waikīkī
Find pintxos, tapas, paellas and other modern Spanish fare in a newish spot on Lewers Street.
Author: Admin Staff - Tom McGinty
Read Banned Books This Week and Every Week
During Banned Books Week and beyond, take a stand against censorship and read a greater diversity of stories.
Honolulu Pride: LGBTQIA+ Events in October 2023
Celebrate Pride with the annual Honolulu Pride Parade, Arts of Pride, scuba diving, performances by Sam Tsui and Alan Cumming and more.
Pumpkin Patches and Fall Festivals on O‘ahu
Visit the pumpkin patches at Aloun Farms, Waimānalo Country Farm, Kuilima Farm, Holy Nativity School and Ward Village for fall-filled fun!
Spooktacular Halloween Events on O‘ahu for Keiki and Families
These costume contests, trick-or-treating spots and spooky scavenger hunts are eerie-sistible.
Your Ultimate Guide to Concerts and Live Music in Honolulu
Trick or treat yourself this October with musical performances on O‘ahu.
September 2023: Our Top 3 Most Popular Posts About the Local Food Scene
A reshuffled lineup of roast duck specialists, and another Jamaican food post goes viral.
All the Spooky, Scary, Tricksy Halloween Fun on O‘ahu
Spooky season is on. Here’s where you can chase ghosts, pick pumpkins, scream your head off or parade your fabulous costume.
It’s a Spooktacular October at PBS Hawai‘i
To celebrate Halloween, PBS Hawai‘i is hosting Trunk O’ Treat for Keiki Club members and Lopaka Kapanui on “What School You Went?”
Live Theater Shows for Families This Fall on O‘ahu
Get your tickets for these kid-friendly stage shows before they sell out.
The Way Back: The Only Way Out Is to Go Back In
Qiana and Michele di Bari, who lost restaurants in the Lahaina fires, say rebuilding may help their community heal.
2024 Hawai‘i College Guide: Setting Up Your Child For Financial Success
HawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union offers expert tips as you prepare to send your child to college.
The Way Back: “This Will Be My Answer”
Gensho Hara has been the minister at Lahaina Jodo Mission for 60 of its 111 years. As Lahaina comes back, he vows, so will the seaside temple.
2024 Hawai‘i College Guide: Getting Into College
Having an informed, personalized strategy is critical for college admission, especially since the pandemic.
2024 Hawai‘i College Guide
Give your future college student the best leg up with our Hawai‘i College Guide that covers preparation guidance like finances and testing.
2024 Hawai‘i College Guide: A Local Kid's Guide to Surviving College
Tips to stay on top of academics, money and more.
From the Heart: Shop Maui Fundraiser Items from Local Brands
This month, 100% of the proceeds from these pieces are being donated to Maui wildfire relief.
2024 Hawai‘i College Guide: Preparing for College in High School
A student’s involvement sets the foundation for college acceptance—and beyond. Here’s how to build that foundation with strength and purpose.
Things to Do on O‘ahu in October 2023
Check out a few events on Kalākaua Avenue, tour a pumpkin farm and spend an evening enjoying opera.
Dear Maui
We reached out to members of our Hawai‘i community for messages of aloha to the people on the Valley Isle.
Drip Studio Is a Coffee Nerd’s Retreat in Downtown Honolulu
Craft-brewed coffee from small, independent roasters pairs with irresistible baked goods on Fort Street Mall.
The Way Back: “We Got It”
A longtime Lahaina native says the community’s Native Hawaiians have scattered for now, but they’ll return.
The Way Back: Rooting a New Lahaina
A longtime ‘ōlelo Hawai‘i teacher vows to rebuild the community using the value of laulima.
Find the Reel Deal at Pier 38 Fish Market
Spawned as a pandemic workaround, Pier 38 Fish Market lures customers with fresh-off-the-boat seafood.
A Shokudo for Grownups
Updates of rustic, traditional izakaya fare shine at Kaimukī Shokudo.
Deep Roots: A Wish for Lahaina
Looking at a banyan leaf, we see hope for life in Lahaina.
What to Know About Gynecological Cancers
Women can protect themselves from breast, cervical, ovarian and uterine cancers with regular screenings and self-monitoring.
2024 Hawai‘i College Guide: Advice From a Recent College Grad
Sometimes, standing still is better than rushing off in the wrong direction.
2024 Hawai‘i College Guide: Timeline to Success
Here’s how to manage the road to college admission over the four years of high school.
Nami Kaze Is Pulling Out All the Stops for 10/13 Mrs. Cheng’s Tofu Dinner
Come join us—the Hale ‘Aina Awards’ Best New Restaurant of 2023 is featuring six styles of locally made tofu with ‘ahi, uni, beef cheeks, goat cheese tomme and more.
8 Common Place Names on O‘ahu and What to Call Them Instead
Learning the proper Hawaiian names and the stories behind them is a way to honor the past and its people.
Amaterasu, the City’s Newest Sushi Omakase, Is in a Car Showroom
Proof that you can find good sushi in the least likely places.
Reader Poll: Who Makes the Best Roast Duck on O‘ahu?
Now that Nam Fong has closed, we’re throwing this question out to our readers.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Sept. 28–Oct. 4, 2023
Watch a colorful floral parade in Waikīkī, enjoy all things French, eat mooncakes in Chinatown and sing along to ABBA musical hits.
Drag Queens Take Over First Friday at Capitol Modern
Join the Honolulu Pride Month celebration at Capitol Modern on Friday, Oct. 6, featuring a guided art tour, live music and a drag show.
Lechon Fries, Calamansi Steak, Ube Churros: Minasa Is a Worthy Mashup
Worth hunting down at the end of a strip mall in Waipahu.
Go Check Um: 7 Hawai‘i Things We’re Loving This Week
From new music and art to fresh fashions and interiors—our quick picks for living stylishly.
Order Free COVID-19 Test Kits by Mail as Case Numbers Rise
And here's how to check extended expiration dates on at-home tests.
Meet Honolulu Pride Headliner and Parade Grand Marshal Sasha Colby
Hawai‘i’s homegrown icon and trailblazer returns to celebrate Pride in Honolulu.
Ones to Watch: 7 Local Rising Stars
These actors, singers and performers are making names for themselves on the big stage—and making Hawai‘i proud.
Find Mooncakes for Mid-Autumn Moon Festival at These Shops in Honolulu
Chinese bakeries and restaurants are stocked with cakes for the Sept. 29 Moon Festival.
Let’s Eat! Grand Lānai Restaurant Week Set for Oct. 2-8 at International Market Place
Here’s the lineup of participating restaurants and what’s on the menu.
Our Watch List: Films to Look Forward to This Fall
Get tickets and mark your calendars for these upcoming films and shows we’re excited to see from HRFF, HIFF and more.
Hawai‘i’s Senior Yakitori Master Has Opened His Own Restaurant
Not much has changed at Yakitori Ando since this post originally appeared in 2018—only now the wait for a reservation is about two months.
PHOTOS: 40th annual Hale ‘Aina Celebration presented by First Hawaiian Bank Priority Destinations World Elite MasterCard
Mahalo to all of you who joined us for a whimsical night at our 40th Hale ‘Aina Celebration presented by First Hawaiian Bank Priority Destinations World Elite MasterCard! On Saturday, Sept. 9, we gathered food lovers at the Hawai‘i State…
Kāko‘o Maui: Buy Online From These 6 Farms to Support Maui
If you want to support Maui from afar, check out these farms that sell their locally grown and made products online.
Ensuring the Safety of Our Pets: The Necessity of Disaster Preparedness
Pet owners, don’t delay—here’s how to keep your pets safe and prepare them for the upheaval of disasters like hurricanes or fires.
Shop Local at Ala Moana Center
Ala Moana Center is once again hosting its Shop Local Promotion. From September 11–September 30, 2023, customers who spend $250 or more at any of Ala Moana Center’s qualifying local stores and restaurants will receive a $25 Ala Moana…
Be the First to Experience the Taste of the Grand Lānai
Be the first to tantalize your taste buds at the Grand Lānai Restaurant Week's Preview Event. With this golden ticket, you'll savor tastings from not one, not two, but…
Debu Brings Giant Kimbap Rolls and Inari Bombs to Ke‘eaumoku
Think poke bombs but topped with unagi, bulgogi, avocado or corn—and don’t miss those giant kimbap rolls.
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From plantation towns to planned communities, Central O‘ahu has its share of secret spots, a bumper crop of bowling alleys and neighborhood eats.
We celebrated National Take a Hike Day (Nov. 17), with a round up of our top picks for the best hikes on the Island.
Not willing to change her identity to be part of the industry, Mahina Florence is at the height of her career because of her flawless Hawaiian complexion, strong athletic build, and friendly aloha spirit.
These restaurants and cafés hold themselves to a higher eco-standard that make deciding where to eat for ocean-minded people an easy decision.