HONOLULU Staff Favorites: The 9 Best Meaty and Meatless Burgers on O‘ahu
In honor of National Hamburger Day, we’ve rounded up our team’s top spots to pile on the patties.
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Make It: Shave Ice Pom Pom Ornament
Photo: David Croxford Supplies: pom pom maker (we used the 2.5-inch size, available at hobby stores) scissors mini wooden spoon yarn in multiple colors white felt thread or twine hot glue gun and glue sticks ruler or measuring tape Instructions:…
Make It: Balsa Wood Tabletop Trees
Photo: David Croxford Create your own tabletop decorations for the holidays. Let the kids get creative with paint, glue and all the decorations you can handle! Supplies: balsa wood sheets (found at hobby stores) pencil ruler scissors Instructions: Use your…
Make It: Festive Felt Garland
Photo: David Croxford Supplies: twine felt (two or more colors) scissors ruler or measuring tape Instructions: Cut a piece of twine (as long as you want the garland to be). Knot one end of the twine. Cut strips of felt…
Best of Honolulu 2020
We sought out the best of everything—from local sake to seafood boil, bank to barbershop—and expanded our list with a finalist in every category chosen by our readers.
The History of Hawai‘i: A Honolulu-Based Color Consultant Helped Locals Navigate Color Choices in the 1980s
The history of Hawai‘i from our files.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: Chic ’50s-Style High-Waist Swimwear is a Beach Staple Once Again
The history of Hawai‘i from our files.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: A Chinatown Grocery, Noodle Factory and Dim Sum Spot Served as Offbeat Backdrops for a Fashion Story in 1965
The history of Hawai‘i from our files.
Best of Honolulu 2020: The Best Shopping on O‘ahu
The 22 editorial and reader picks for the chic-est shopping in the city.
Best of Honolulu 2020: The Best for Family on O‘ahu
The 5 editorial and reader picks for the places and businesses in Honolulu that make our lives just a bit easier.
Local comfort: Warm, toasty loaves from La Tour Bakehouse
Working from home, far from hungry colleagues and the temptations of Downtown, has thrown my lunch breaks for a loop. Thankfully, I have a cache of downright delicious loaves from La Tour Bakehouse on hand to keep my midday feasts from…
Best of Honolulu 2020: The Best Services on O‘ahu
The 99 editorial and reader picks for the places and businesses in Honolulu that make our lives just a bit easier.
Best of HONOLULU Family 2020: SHOP
Our readers’ and editors’ picks for the best places to shop for your family in Honolulu.
Of One Sea Designer-on-the-Rise Launches a Swell New Womenswear Collection
Maryam Fortuna’s Hawai‘i brand is one to watch.
These Popular Hawai‘i Boutiques Just Opened Online Stores So You Can Shop from Home
Now you can support these previously brick-and-mortar-only boutiques (and score some stylin’ finds) from the comfort of your couch.
Meet the Model: Hawai‘i’s Neka Lanoza
After taking the L.A. scene by storm, the local model-on-the-rise is back home pursuing one of her greatest passions. She spills about making a difference, her gasp-worthy TV moments and what’s next for her in fashion.
Meet the Mother-Daughter Design Team Behind Hawai‘i Jewelry Label Paradisus
As we celebrate mothers this month, it’s the perfect time to spotlight two of our favorite mom-preneurs, Linda Ueda and Akemi Ueda Jensen of Paradisus.
Get Your Greens With 7 Plant-Inspired Finds from Local Boutiques
Create your perfect jungalow with our roundup of leafy greens, lush palms and tropical flowers.
HONOLULU Staff’s Favorite Hawai‘i Products: La Tour Bakehouse Breads
For this installment of local products you can buy online, in grocery stores or straight from the producer, we toast to the Island bakery’s scrumptious, freshly baked loaves.
HONOLULU Staff Picks Hawai‘i Favorites: Takeout From Kaimukī Super Town Hen Water
In our latest spotlight of local eats to get right now, we check out Ed Kenney’s Kaimukī trifecta.
Things to Do at Home: These Super-Fun Hawai‘i Card Games Will Have You Smiling, Laughing and Learning In No Time
Forget the Tiger King, being crowned pidgin king is where the real bragging rights are at.
Coronavirus in Hawai‘i: Public Schools Will Remain Closed for the Rest of the School Year
Your daily update of everything you need to know related to COVID-19 on April 17.
Coronavirus in Hawai‘i: Two More Deaths Confirmed and Funds Are Released for Local Farmers
Your daily update of everything you need to know related to Covid-19 on April 10.
Local Artists Share 38 Printable Coloring Sheets That Are Fun, Fabulous and Free!
Photo: Courtesy of Keiki Kaukau Parents, the craft box is running low, along with your patience (and wine!). And, the kids have blank tech faces from weeks of online learning. So, what better way to start off the weekend than with…
Art Class Made Easy: Fun and Easy Hawaiʻi Drawing Tutorials Keiki Will Love
Hawai‘i artist Karen Obuhanych teaches kids how to draw adorable lions, tiger and unicorns, oh my!
Meet the Designers and Local Businesses Making Face Masks for Hawai‘i’s Brave Essential Workers
These Hawai‘i fashion designers are sewing the extra mile to help keep us safe.
Hawai‘i Has Its Highest Single-Day Case Increase and President Trump Approves a Major Disaster Declaration for the Islands
Your daily update of everything you need to know related to COVID-19 on April 1.
Good and Planty: 7 Greenery-Inspired Picks from Hawai‘i Boutiques
Since you can’t go out, we’ll help you bring the outside in.
50 First Dates: 145 Thoughts We Had While Watching “Love Is Blind” with Netflix Party
What better time to watch strangers get engaged without ever meeting face-to-face than while practicing social distancing ourselves?
9 Rainbow Finds from Hawai‘i Designers To Brighten Your Day
’Cause we could all use a little cheer right now.
Shop From Home! Support Hawai‘i Brands and Score Great Online Deals Right Now
Support local while snagging special discounts, free shipping and more.
A Special Valentine’s Day Taste Test: We Tried 8 Sugarfina Cocktail Gummies
Sorry Ryan Reynolds, you may be hot, but your gin candy is not. Find out which one made it to last call.
HONOLULU Staff Favorites: The 11 Best Healthy-ish Vegetarian Dishes on O‘ahu
Whether you’re a vegan, a vegetarian or trying to lessen your meat consumption, your restaurant experience should not have to suffer.
New Year, New Adorable Hawai‘i Toys from Keiki Kaukau
Photo: Courtesy of Keiki KaukauMore Keiki Kaukau set, $35 Infusing more local love into our keiki’s playtime is one of those resolutions we try to work on all year round. So, we were thrilled to hear that O‘ahu mom and…
Make It: Glass Glitter Ball Ornaments
Photo: David Croxford Supplies: glass ball ornaments with removable tops (we used the 2-inch size) glitter (multiple colors and shapes) scissors ruler or measuring tape felt Instructions: Remove the tops of the ornaments. Pour glitter into the ornaments and reseal.…
The Beach Towels From This Hawai‘i Surfer Brand Are Perfect Gifts for the Outdoor Adventurers in Your Life
With its fun locally designed prints and quick-dry fabric, Surfer Towel is soaking up water and attention fast.
Make It: Shaka Felt Ornament
Photo: David Croxford Supplies: felt scissors marker stuffing (you can use fiberfill or even recycled gift tissue paper) needle thread ruler or measuring tape Instructions: Make a shaka with your hand. Using a marker, trace the outline of your hand…
