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.
Jayna Omaye
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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.
Your Ultimate Guide to the 2018 Okinawan Festival in Honolulu
Spend your Labor Day weekend, Sept. 1 and 2, stuffing your face while soaking in Okinawan culture.
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.
Best of Honolulu 2018
Discover all the 2018 Best of Honolulu winners—both editorial and reader picks.
Best of Honolulu 2018: Family
The 5 editorial and reader picks for the best for you and your ʻohana.
Best of Honolulu 2018: Home
These editorial and reader picks will make your home picture perfect.
O‘ahu Walking Tour: Discover Hale‘iwa’s Most Iconic Historic Sites
We try walking tours that uncover O‘ahu’s rich history and culture.
Best of Honolulu 2018: Food
26 editorial and reader picks for the tastiest food in town.
Best of Honolulu 2018: Services
The 9 editorial and reader picks for the places in Honolulu that make our lives just a bit easier.
Best of Honolulu 2018: Fitness and Outdoor
The 6 editorial and reader picks for the best ways to get out and active.
Best of Honolulu 2018: Shopping
The 14 editorial picks for the chic-est shopping in the city.
O‘ahu Walking Tour: Take a Journey Back to When Waikīkī Was Home to The Ali‘i
We try walking tours that uncover O‘ahu’s rich history and culture.
Your Ultimate Guide to the 2018 Prince Lot Hula Festival
This year marks the 2nd year in the festival’s 40-year run that it will be held at historic ‘Iolani Palace. Here’s your guide to what to expect, where to park and more.
O‘ahu Walking Tour: Eat (and Explore) Your Way Through Chinatown
We try walking tours that uncover O‘ahu’s rich history and culture.
Sweet Memories: Remembering the Reign of Sugar Cane in Hawaiʻi
A symbol of a bygone era in Waipahu’s plantation history undergoes much-needed restoration.
O‘ahu Walking Tour: Explore Downtown Honolulu’s Most Famous Buildings
We try walking tours that uncover O‘ahu’s rich history and culture.
40 Local Dishes and Drinks That Put the Pow in Pau Hana
Remix your pau hana with these better-than-basic dishes.
7 Iconic Sugar Mill Smokestacks That Still Stand Tall in Hawai‘i
The landmark smokestacks serve as daily reminders of these communities’ rich plantation history.
Why Some Hawai‘i Kūpuna are Pursuing New Careers Later in Life
As many older Americans draw the curtains on their first careers, they are finding ways to open new ones and start fresh.
Quote Unquote: Meet the Man Making a Move Toward a More Sustainable Hawai‘i
Josh Stanbro, 46, was tapped last year to serve as chief resilience officer and executive director of the city’s new Office of Climate Change, Sustainability and Resiliency.
Q&A: Kumu Earl Kawa‘a Teaches More Than Just Woodworking Classes
The revered kumu has taught poi board and stone classes to more than 5,000 students.
This is Real(tor) Life: Wacky and Funny Stories From Hawai‘i’s Real-Estate Agents
Messy monks, high-flying dogs and risqué parties—eight Hawai‘i real-estate agents share their most memorable stories.
Young Skateboarders Roll Out Efforts to Upgrade O‘ahu’s Skate Parks
How two groups of young skateboarders took matters into their own hands.
UH Students Will Receive Hawaiian Language Diplomas When They Graduate
The move is hailed as a way for UH to be a leader in native Hawaiian education.
How Hawai‘i’s Schools Are Tackling Chronic Absenteeism
A prime predictor of future economic and emotional instability, and even prison time, chronic absenteeism affects large numbers of Hawai‘i public school students. Last school year, nearly 27,000 students got in trouble for missing too much school. Helping them show up consistently will take a community effort.
From Our Files: Moments from Hawai‘i’s Past–March Edition
A look back at Honolulu from March 1923 to 2013. Stories taken from the archives of Paradise of the Pacific and HONOLULU Magazine.
Hawai‘i Residents Develop Apps to Aid People Who Are Deaf and Blind
Both mobile phone programs, MyEar and UniDescription, are available for download in the App Store.
Our Waikīkī: What It’s Really Like for Locals Living in O‘ahu’s Iconic Community
People from all walks of life congregate in Waikīkī. Their stories reflect the community’s often colorful characteristics and depict what living local in Waikīkī means.
From Our Files: Moments from Hawai‘i’s Past–February Edition
A look back at Honolulu from February 1933 to 2013. Stories taken from the archives of Paradise of the Pacific and HONOLULU Magazine.
Our Waikīkī: Living Local in O‘ahu’s Most Famous Neighborhood
Waikīkī is much more than a tourist destination and faces the same challenges of other urban neighborhoods on O‘ahu. It has public schools, family-run restaurants, places people call home. Here are their stories.
5 Desserts Fit For a Dairy-Free Diet in Honolulu
To mark Lactose Intolerance Awareness Month in February, try these 5 nondairy desserts.
From Our Files: Moments from Hawai‘i’s Past–January Edition
A look back at Honolulu from January 1948 to 2008. Stories taken from the archives of Paradise of the Pacific and HONOLULU Magazine.
You Can Now Keep Track of Water-Quality Conditions at Hawai‘i Beaches
New state website provides up-to-date information on water-quality conditions at beaches.
These Colorful Specialty License Plates Raise Money for Hawai‘i National Parks
Ten thousand specialty plates depicting Haleakalā National Park and Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park were released in August.
5 Important Laws That Go into Effect in 2018 That You Should Know About
A new year means a new set of laws. Here’s a roundup of some of the major city laws (and one state law) that will go into effect in the New Year.
