Field Notes: Hawaii's BMX riders playing in the dirt
Field Notes explores Honolulu’s vibrant and varied scenes and subcultures. This month: the Sandbox BMX races.
David Thompson
Articles
Walmart’s going where?
A new Walmart in downtown Honolulu would bring the total number of Walmart stores in Hawaii to 10.
How to Fix Hawaii's Doctor Shortage
Hawaii has hundreds fewer physicians than it needs, particularly in primary care. Here's what's being done to fix the growing shortage.
Hawai‘i’s Greatest TV and Film Extra
The Extra: You may not recognize Teddy Wells, but there’s a good chance you’ve laid eyes on him before. He’s appeared in dozens of movies and TV shows shot in Hawaii.
Field Notes: Trivia Night at Manifest
Field Notes explores Honolulu’s vibrant and varied scenes and subcultures. This month: Tuesday Trivia Night at Manifest.
Four High-intensity Workouts in Hawaii
With high-intensity workout classes becoming increasingly popular, we sent senior editor David Thompson and design director Erik Ries out to try a few.
Field Notes: Occupy Movement in Hawai‘i
Field Notes explores Honolulu's vibrant and varied scenes and subcultures.
Pet Pot-purrr-ri: Cool Pet Stuff in Hawaii
Services, splurges and curiosities for the modern four-legged friend—and Other creatures. Plus our consult with a pet telepathist! Plus Plus Tips and reflections of a master dog trainer!
The Pet Communicator, a cat named Kitty Kitty and Me
HONOLULU Magazine senior editor David Thompson and his cat consult with a pet telepathist.
Dressing the Part: Hawaii's Cosplayers
Field Notes explores Honolulu’s vibrant and varied scenes and subcultures. This month: The wigged-out world of cosplay.
Best of Honolulu 2013
Honolulu Magazine's 2013 Best of Honolulu winners. Check out the 101 best things Honolulu has to offer from the island's best beer, rum, chocolate and pau hana spot to last-minute gift options.
Kalakaua's Famous Last Words?
We thought we knew Kalakaua’s deathbed words. We were wrong.
Friday Night at the Races
This month: Hawaii Yacht Club’s Beer Can Races
Workplace Secrets in Honolulu
We spoke to people in a wide range of professions—teacher, waxer, gravedigger—to find out the nitty-gritty details of what they do at work, and why.
Whale entanglement season is upon us
It's whale watching season in Hawaii, which, unfortunately, also means it's whale stranding and entanglement season, too.
Field Notes: Game Night
Field Notes explores Honolulu's vibrant and varied scenes and subcultures. This month: Fantasy Game Night at Ward Warehouse.
The world's best beer has come and gone
The world's best beer was briefly available in Hawaii. By now, the Island's allotment is but a memory.
The Everything Guide to Surfing
Here's how Hawaii surfs now.
Field Notes: Ladies Bowl Free
Field Notes explores Honolulu’s vibrant and varied scenes and subcultures. This month: Her Way Thursdays at Aiea Bowl.
HONOLULU Magazine's 100 Surfer Poll
HONOLULU Magazine stopped by Diamond Head Beach to talk story with local surfers. From skipping work to surf-related injuries, here's what we found out. Be sure to pick up our December 2012 issue to read the full feature, "The Everything Guide to Surfing," by David Thompson and Martha Cheng.
911 for the Life Aquatic: Hawai‘i’s Marine Mammal Response Network
For dolphins, whales or seals in bad situations, Hawaii’s Marine Mammal Response Network knows just what to do.
Field Notes: Gripes and Grievances at the Waikiki Neighborhood Board
Field Notes takes inside looks at the scenes and subcultures of Honolulu. This month: the Waikiki Neighborhood Board.
The 25 Greatest Hawaii Albums of the New Century
Here are HONOLULU Magazine's 25 Greatest Hawaii Albums of the New Century.
The Coquis are Still Coming to Oahu
A dozen of the 133 participants, from locations across Oahu, reported hearing coqui frogs on September 13, 2012.
Hurricane Iniki: 20 Years Later
It’s been two decades since Sept. 11, 1992, that cataclysmic day when Hurricane Iniki devastated Kauai with widespread flooding, storm surge and 145 mph winds. With the anniversary upon us, we did a quick survey to see where Hawaii stands, hurricanewise, today.
67 Fun and Delicious Meals You Can Afford to Eat Every Day in Honolulu
HONOLULU Magazine’s tour of 67 cheap eats, from burgers to soft-shell crab to frugal finds with a view.
The Freshest Noodles Made in Honolulu
Meet the noodle makers rolling out the Island’s nicest noodles by hand ... and foot!
Living on Lava on Big Island, Hawaii
A Wild West neighborhood called Kalapana Gardens, Hawaii is arising on a barren lava field beneath Kilauea volcano.
Field Guide: Honolulu Behind Bars
A quick guide to where you don’t want to be.
Welcome Back Ben Cayetano?
We sat down with former governor and current mayoral candidate Ben Cayetano to talk about rail, old guys and why your commute isn’t going to get any better, no matter who wins.
Rock Climbing on O‘ahu
Rocking Out on O‘ahu: From 85-foot walls to epic arches, local rock climbers have plenty of routes to choose from.
Coqui Frogs Are Coming to Oahu
The Coquis Are Coming!: Shrieking, invasive, miniature frogs have overrun the Big Island. Now they want Oahu.
Field Guide: Driving Electric
So you want an electric car? Here’s what to expect on Oahu.
Chinese Tourists in Hawai‘i
We hopped on the bus with China’s pioneers of leisure travel to see Hawaii through their bleary eyes.
This is What It’s Like to Spend 24 Hours at Kaimana Beach
A day in the life of one of Honolulu’s favorite stretches of sand.
Field Guide: Urban Pig Hunting
Looking to hunt the feral pigs that are destroying your yard on Oahu? This field guide has you covered.
A Bloody Mary Quest in Honolulu
The search for the town’s best Bloody.
Best of Honolulu 2012: The Best Day Ever
In this video, James Mane visits 5 of HONOLULU Magazine's "Best of Honolulu" winners on his quest to have The Best Day Ever.
Best of Honolulu 2012
Honolulu is packed with so much great stuff, it can be hard to know where to begin. To give you a headstart, we’ve explored the city to find the best products, services, food and entertainment—so you can make the most of everything Honolulu has to offer.
Field Guide: Our Consuls
Kamaaina may not have noticed, but Honolulu is home to a surprisingly diverse number of consulates.
