How Hawai‘i’s Endangered ‘Alalā is Slowly Making a Comeback
Ongoing efforts to save Hawai‘i’s last remaining crow seem promising, but officials warn that it’s still a long road ahead.
Jayna Omaye
Articles
Your Ultimate Guide to the 2019 Prince Lot Hula Festival
This year marks the 3rd year in the festival’s 41-year run that it will be held at historic ‘Iolani Palace. Here’s your guide to what to expect, where to park and more.
Bad News for O‘ahu’s Nēnē Population: We’re Down to Zero
O‘ahu is the only major Hawaiian island with no wild nēnē.
O‘ahu in 1978: Housing Prices on the Rise in Hawai‘i
In the late 1970s, Hawai‘i’s housing prices hit an all-time high. Fast forward four decades, and we’re still singing the same tune.
Ask An Expert: How Does Our City Prepare For Hurricane Season?
The director of the city’s Department of Emergency Management oversees recovery and planning efforts to make O‘ahu a more resilient, safer place to live.
Your Ultimate Guide to the 2019 Pan-Pacific Festival in Honolulu
Kick off the start of summer with a cultural extravaganza from June 7 to 9.
How Hawaiian Immersion Programs Are Inspiring Public School Students
Learning centers and Hawaiian language immersion are among the programs that show that Hawai‘i public schools reach far beyond test scores and letter grades.
The Bottom Line: How the Hawai‘i DOE Gets and Spends its Money
The state Department of Education manages a $1.99 billion operating budget. But how is that budget funded?
Greek Festival of Hawai‘i is a No Go in 2019
Ongoing renovations at McCoy Pavilion led organizers to cancel the longstanding event.
Junior Lifeguards: These Hawai‘i Youngsters Could Save Your Life One Day
Here’s how the junior lifeguard program inspires the next generation of ocean-safety leaders.
Your Ultimate Guide to the 2019 Filipino Fiesta in Honolulu
Celebrate Filipino culture and indulge in your favorite traditional foods on May 4.
Your Ultimate Guide to Watching the 2019 Merrie Monarch Festival
Get ready for the “Olympics of hula” from April 25 to 27.
Quote Unquote: What It’s Really Like Organizing the Merrie Monarch Festival
Luana Kawelu, 79, took over as president of the Merrie Monarch Festival after her mom, Dottie Thompson, who was instrumental in reviving the event in the 1970s, died in 2010.
Celebrate Architecture Month in April with These Free Honolulu Events
Take a sketching class, go on a guided walking tour of Punahou School, meet local architects and more.
Why the Cherry Blossom Festival’s Controversial Ancestry Requirement Change Still Matters 20 Years Later
With the crowning of the 67th festival queen and court on Saturday, March 16, we take a look back at 1999, a pivotal year for the historic event.
Hawaiʻi Siblings Get Fishy On Their Family’s OC16 Show
Photo: by Todd FuerteFrom left: Jaidon-Patrick, Ozias, Elijah and Sarai in Keiki Fishing Adventures. The O’Day siblings—Ozias, Jaidon-Patrick, Sarai and Elijah—show us that there (literally) are plenty of fish in the sea. Their TV show Keiki Fishing Adventures and YouTube…
Our Guide: 2019 Honolulu Festival
Photo: Courtesy of Honolulu Festival Foundation If you’re interested in learning about the cultures of the Pacific Rim, the Honolulu Festival is the place to be. Now in its 25th year, the three-day festival typically attracts thousands of visitors and performers…
Celebrate Black History Month at HoMA’s 2019 African-American Film Festival
The Honolulu African-American Film Festival, Feb. 16 to 20 this year, gives you a chance to see movies never released widely in Hawai‘i. Here’s how it got started.
35th Hale ‘Aina Awards: A Culinary Legend’s Legacy
The culinary community mourns Conrad Nonaka’s death with a heavy heart and a steady eye to the future.
Quote Unquote: Meet the Hawai‘i Youth Symphony’s New Music Director
After a competitive nationwide search last year, New York native John Devlin, 33, was selected as the Hawai‘i Youth Symphony’s music director from a pool of more than 80 candidates.
Best of the Fests: O‘ahu’s 21 Annual Ethnic Festivals
Stuff your face with authentic food while soaking in the cultures of the Islands. From hula and Chinese lion dances to taiko and opera, this list of 21 ethnic festivals on O‘ahu won’t disappoint.
How 5 Popular Ethnic Festivals in Honolulu Adapt While Keeping Traditions Alive
Hurricane threats, new fees and money troubles have suddenly forced some of Honolulu’s decades-old ethnic festivals to pivot and change course in the past few years.
A Walk in the Park? Why So Many Major Events Are Leaving Kapi‘olani Regional Park
Kapi‘olani Regional Park is somewhat of an anomaly: It is managed by the city but governed by a trust.
Inside Honolulu: Drumming Up Inspiration
A work assignment inspired me to reconnect with my Japanese heritage.
Quote Unquote: This U.S.P.S. Veteran Wants You to Stop Mailing Lava Rocks
Tony Bacalso is one of the longest-serving parcel post machine operators at the airport post office, processing and sorting hundreds of packages that make their way to his station every day.
Insider’s Guide to Honolulu Museums
46 cool things to try at O‘ahu’s museums.
Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum Lets You Climb Into Cockpits
Besides model aircraft and exhibits that depict Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor, coast through the skies, dogfight in the air and land on the deck of an aircraft carrier in the museum’s combat flight simulator.
O‘ahu Museums Ideas: Dance in Front of Homes at Hawai‘i’s Plantation Village
The village is home to 25 structures that depict what life was like for the ethnic groups that lived and worked on Hawai‘i’s plantations.
From Our Files: Moments from Hawai‘i’s History – November Edition
A look back at Honolulu from 1948 to 2003. Stories taken from the archives of the Paradise of the Pacific and HONOLULU Magazine.
From Our Files: Moments from Hawai‘i’s History – December Edition
A look back at Honolulu from 1948 to 2003. Stories taken from the archives of the Paradise of the Pacific and HONOLULU Magazine.
10 Non-Christmas Things to Do This December in Honolulu
Rock out at a concert, run a marathon, cheer on veterans and more.
Quote Unquote: How a Local Chef Cooks with Kindness During the Holidays
Keith Ward and his crew have been cooking and serving hot meals at Waikīkī Health’s Next Step Shelter every Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s for 13 years.
6 Ways to Help Serve Meals to Those in Need This Holiday Season on O‘ahu
In the spirit of giving, lend a (much-needed) helping hand.
6 Walking Tours That Explore O‘ahu’s Rich History and Culture
Feel like a tourist in your own city by learning about O‘ahu’s historic neighborhoods.
Your Ultimate Guide to the 2018 Greek Festival
Opa! The 37th annual celebration of Greek culture, food and music returns to McCoy Pavilion at Ala Moana Beach Park from noon to 9 p.m. on Oct. 27 and 28.
4 Ways to Spook Up Your Halloween Exercise Routine in Honolulu
From a mermaid-themed aquatics class, Richard Simmons look-alikes and frightening dance moves to your favorite scary songs, these Halloween workouts won’t disappoint.
Your Ultimate Guide to the 2018 Festa Italiana in Honolulu
Eat, drink and immerse yourself in Italian culture at Festa Italiana, the only event of its kind in Hawai‘i, on Oct. 6.
Are You One of the 114 Cited for Crossing the Street While Looking at a Mobile Device?
One year after it became illegal to look at your phone in a crosswalk, we check on Honolulu’s “cell phone law” and other mobile device-related legislation.
What You Need to Know About the 5 Hurricane Category Rankings
Each Category comes with its own potential damage and forecasted sustained winds.
Here’s How Hawai‘i Schools Are Encouraging Students to Follow Their Passions
Molding kids into well-rounded students no longer means just checking a list of activities. Educators are encouraging students to follow their passions for nature, volunteering, music and more, resulting in more meaningful and creative learning.
