Listen Live: No. 3 UH Mānoa and No. 2 BYU Battle for NCAA Slot
A great season comes down to Thursday’s big game in Long Beach for the Warriors.
Don Wallace
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“Moana” Star Auli‘i Cravalho Makes Her New York Stage Debut
For a play reading to benefit high-need schools, the Oscars sensation (and now TV actress) will perform with a cast that includes Christopher Jackson from “Hamilton” and Uzo Aduba from “Orange is the New Black.”
2016 Islander of the Year in Entertainment: Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson
Sexiest, richest, ours.
2016 Islander of the Year in Literature: Kaui Hart Hemmings
Prolific island author.
Local Writers Win Prestigious Elliot Cades and Loretta Petrie Awards for Literature
Four of the Islands’ most potent writers—Craig Santos Perez, Christy Passion, Darrell Lum and Eric Chock—are known for writing and publishing signature works that champion our regional histories and linguistic genius. Now they’re winners of the Elliot Cades and Loretta Petrie Awards.
Can the Mainland Do Poke Right? Do We Want Them To?
Martha Cheng, author of “The Poke Cookbook,” former line chef and former HONOLULU Magazine food and dining editor, talks about how a New York city publisher decided Hawai‘i’s favorite pūpū was for everybody.
2016 Islander of the Year in Business: Stanford Carr
Building affordable homes.
Quote Unquote: Meet Honolulu Museum of Art’s First-Ever Hawai‘i-Raised Director
Sean O’Harrow, 49, is the newly installed director at the Honolulu Museum of Art.
“Moana” Star Auli‘i Cravalho Opens Up About the Oscars and “Drama High”
HONOLULU Magazine gets the scoop on the Moana star’s new TV pilot and about that Academy Award hit.
Chinatown’s Latest Revival is Putting it Back on the Map. But Will it Last?
In the year of the rooster, O‘ahu’s most authentic and vibrant neighborhood seems poised to preen, thanks to hip restaurants, hot boutiques and a tenacious arts and entertainment scene.
Thousands of Hawai‘i Public School Teachers March to Demand Better Pay
Public school teachers and supporters march for a livable paycheck.
This Cool New Library in Kaka‘ako Lets You Borrow Tools Instead of Books
Between Re-use Hawai‘i’s ample selection of salvaged building materials and Honolulu Tool Library’s inventory, O‘ahu can boast a one-stop D.I.Y. sustainability center.
First Look: Brick Fire Tavern
For a bite of traditional Naples pizza, made with fresh local and top imported Italian ingredients, try the flash-baked pies from Brick Fire Tavern in Chinatown.
A New Owner Woos Longtime Romantic Favorite Michel’s at the Colony Surf
After a 20-year run, Andy Anderson sells Michel’s.
This Romantic Spot Inspires Spontaneous Proposals and Famous Rockstars
Love is on the menu, and tableside drama is the rule, when the evening sun goes down at Michel’s at the Colony Surf.
First Look: Bethel Union
Playing it cool with fresh pasta, highly allocated wine and intriguing cocktails, Bethel Union, the evolution of Italian from the J.J. Dolan’s team, brings a welcome change of pace to Chinatown and Downtown.
In the Mood for Some Comfort Food? Bread & Butter Has You Covered
A case study of how to make customers feel at home, Bread & Butter keeps them coming back by delivering different restaurant experiences morning, noon and night.
7 Great Stocking Stuffers for Bookworms
’Tis the season to let books balance the bling, banish the screen and provide a perfect excuse to curl up in a corner after pumpkin spice lattes and warm cookies.
Honolulu’s Sidewalks are Finally Getting Some TLC Thanks to These Volunteers
Service clubs, veterans and citizens are working under the radar to make civic repairs—with City Hall’s approval. Now you can, too.
Quote Unquote: Meet the Woman in Charge of Spreading Holiday Cheer in Honolulu
Director of customer service for the City & County Sheri Kajiwara dishes about what goes on behind the scenes.
“Moana” is Turning Culture into Cash—Here’s Why it Matters for Hawai‘i
Why the debate surrounding cultural appropriation matters.
Talk Story with Pulitzer Prize-Winning Surf Memoirist William Finnegan
From Kaimukī Intermediate student to “New Yorker” conflict reporter, it’s been quite a ride for the author of “Barbarian Days: A Surfing Life.”
Becoming Moana
Fans already excited by the trailers and video teases will finally get to feel the full impact of Aulii Cravalho's big Island personality when the film opens this week. But there's substance beneath the showbiz machinery, too. Image: Walt Disney…
Move Aside, First Friday—Second Saturday is Taking Over Chinatown
Carving out its own identity against the bacchanal of First Friday, a family-friendly, interactive arts and crafts fair is taking part in the renaissance of Chinatown—just in time for a holiday shopping run.
Why These 17 Survivors—and Their Emcee—are Our Fashion Heroes
We dare you to watch these “Beautiful Survivors” strut their stuff without a tissue handy at the HONOLULU Fashion Week grand finale Saturday night.
“Moana” Star Auli‘i Cravalho is Not Your Average Disney Princess
Warning: This conversation with “Moana” star Auli‘i Cravalho may blow any preconceptions of a “Disney Princess” out of the water.
Hawai‘i’s John John Florence Wins His First World Surf Tour Championship
Fulfilling what many called his destiny since he was a child riding Pipeline on the North Shore, the Eddie Aikau winner dominates at Supertubos in Portugal.
Quote Unquote: Here’s the Secret to Winning “Best Costume” This Halloween
With more than 40,000 costumes, many of them authentic pieces from around the world, Kharolina Costumes is here to help you win your next Halloween costume contest.
Change Was in the Air Leading Up to the Primary Election. What Happened?
Hawai‘i is sending 16 unopposed incumbents back to the State Legislature.
Is This the Solution to Solve Hawai‘i’s Serious Doctor Shortage Problem?
Solutions so far are few, but some hope for change is in your hands.
“The Descendants” Author Kaui Hart Hemmings is On Fire
Hemmings’ latest is partly written as an entry in a cookbook contest for mothers.
Disney Pulls Controversial “Moana” Costume Amid Protests of “Brownface”
A collision between merchandising and cultural sensitivity shows how hard it is to strike a balance.
Chris McKinney’s New Book Dives into Honolulu’s Mysterious Underworld
As if writing a novel about his descent into Honolulu’s hostess-bar and criminal scene wasn’t enough, the Kahalu‘u native is going Hollywood with his trademark brashness and chessmaster gamesmanship.
Kahuku Red Raiders Take on the Best High School Football Team in the U.S.
How do the Red Raiders stack up against football factory Bishop Gorman?
Kona Brewing Co.’s New Hanalei Island IPA With POG is Available For a Limited Time
The new passion-orange-guava-accented ale from Kona Brewing Co. is refreshing and bright—perfect for after-paddling pau hana. Too bad it’s only available at two brewpubs for now (one of which is near us, haha).
Forget Hurricane Lester, the World’s Best Environmental Conference is in Honolulu
The IUCN World Conservation Congress at the Hawai‘i Convention Center is the Super Bowl of environmental science and culture, with amazing speakers and exhibits to educate and awe the entire family.
What’s Open or Closed in Honolulu When President Barack Obama and World Conservation Congress Come to Town
Starting Wednesday, traffic will grind to a halt in Honolulu around the Neal S. Blaisdell Center and the Hawai‘i Convention Center because of the World Conservation Congress. Then come the hurricanes—Madeline and Lester. Here’s what you need to know.
Hidden Honolulu: Explore the Best Secrets the City Has to Offer
We delve deep into underground passages, secret societies and mysteries to bring you the best secrets the city has to offer.
What You Must Know About Hepatitis A and Where to Get Vaccinated Right Now
Now that the primary source of the recent outbreak of infectious hepatitis has been identified, does it still make sense to get a shot? Yes. Here’s why.
