Our Watch List: Films to Look Forward to This Fall
Get tickets and mark your calendars for these upcoming films and shows we’re excited to see from HRFF, HIFF and more.
Katrina Valcourt
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Our Guide to Camping on O‘ahu
We break down all the info you need about camping on O‘ahu: where to go, what to bring, how to set up, how to level up and more.
Hawai‘i Private Schools Offer Tuition-Free Education for Displaced Maui Students
Many independent schools across the state are taking in new students affected by the recent wildfires, with some waiving tuition for at least a year.
How to Watch Maui Ola: A Benefit Concert for Maui This Weekend
The fundraising concert will be livestreamed on HONOLULU’s website this Sunday, Aug. 20.
HONOLULU Wins 16 Local and National Awards for 2022
Summer is awards season for us, with the City & Regional Magazine Association and the Society of Professional Journalists Hawai‘i Chapter acknowledging work done in 2022.
Best of HONOLULU 2023: The Best Entertainment and Getaways on O‘ahu
Whether you want to drink, dance, pau hana, rock out or break things, there’s a best place to do that here.
Best of HONOLULU 2023
From matcha to mochi, neighborhood gym to pickleball equipment, we pulled together the top food, fitness, shopping, services and family-friendly picks.
‘Ewa Beach’s New Neighborhood Bottle Shop Is a Hidden Gem
The Punt Wine Provisions has more than 100 wines and an all-local beer selection.
10 Instagram Accounts to Follow to Learn More About Hawaiian Culture
Get a deeper understanding of Hawai‘i history, language and culture in honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
A Local’s Guide to an O‘ahu Road Trip: Hawai‘i Kai to Kaimukī
Visit a Korean temple, buy some new plants, catch a foreign film and discover the lesser-known parts of East O‘ahu.
9 Things You Didn’t Know About Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalaniana‘ole
Say Happy Birthday to a prince who could pass laws and throw punches.
Dinner and Drinks at Chinatown’s Hot New Lei Stand Cocktail Lounge
Come for the photo ops, stay for the food. And good luck getting a prime time dinner reservation.
Foodflash: Piggy Smalls Is Closing Permanently After Feb. 12
The little-brother restaurant of Chinatown’s James Beard Award-nominated The Pig & The Lady is shutting down for good.
Celebrate Black History Month
Support the Black community in Hawai‘i with these events and organizations.
The Best Things to Do on O‘ahu in February 2023
Mark your calendars to see John Mulaney and Jo Koy perform standup, attend the Punahou Carnival or sign up for the Great Aloha Run.
Owners and Chefs Share Their Best Recommendations on What to Order at Their Poke Shops
No matter how you eat it, there’s something comforting about cubes of fish mixed with sea salt, limu, ‘inamona or green onions.
10 of Our Favorite Hot Drinks to Warm Your Spirits
There’s something for everyone on this steamy and cozy drink (and broth) list.
Get Set to View Tonight’s Total Lunar Eclipse
November’s “Beaver Moon” begins around 10 p.m. HST Monday, with maximum viewing at 12:59 a.m. Tuesday.
5 Ways to Hack Your Serotonin in Hawai‘i for a Happiness Boost
These tried and true methods can trigger the release of the happiness chemical.
Aloha Journal Can Help You Be More Grateful
The reflection and intention-setting tool, started by Danny Kim, is focused on building aloha.
6 Reasons to Attend Hawai‘i International Film Festival This Fall
Tickets for HIFF42 go on sale to the public Monday, Oct. 17. Here’s our guide to what’s new and interesting this year.
Classes Are Back at Honolulu Museum of Art School
The school welcomes students this month with a new sense of purpose, a community-forward approach—and a lot of firsts.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: The Greatest Albums of the New Century
A look back at lists that compiled Hawai‘i’s greatest musical albums.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: The First Airplane Race Across the Pacific Ocean
Here’s a look back at September 1927.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: The Restoration of ‘Iolani Palace
Here’s a look back at September 1967.
History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: Sportscaster Jim Leahey’s Legacy
Here’s a look back at the sportscaster's most dramatic moment of his career calling games.
Hale ‘Aina Award Winner: Hana Koa Brewing’s Beer Labels Take Flight
From a surfing skeleton to a psychedelic toad, the labels definitely stand out from the crowd.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: Waimea’s Old Russian Fort
Here’s a look back at September 1937.
HONOLULU Magazine Wins National and Local Awards
Our team recently took home awards from CRMA and Hawai‘i SPJ for work done in 2021. Revisit the winning stories here.
How to Register to Vote in Hawai‘i and Check if Your Ballot was Counted for the Primary and General Elections
Vote by mail or in-person by Aug. 13 for the primary, and Nov. 8 for the general election.
44 Insanely Good Dishes in Hawai‘i
Our writers select the dishes and drinks around Honolulu and beyond that we crave.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: July 13–19, 2022
Shop for new plants, laugh with a Saturday Night Live star and catch the final edition of a beloved local festival.
Don’t Call It a Comeback: 3 New Art Galleries Open in Honolulu’s Chinatown
By early 2020, Chinatown’s once-thriving arts district felt stagnant as a gradual and steady loss of businesses in the area took its toll. But two years of strife have inspired art anew.
HONOLULU Magazine’s Guide to Road Tripping Around O‘ahu’s Neighborhoods
We asked locals for their best one-day itinerary for other locals outside of the urban core. Make sure to pack your cooler, ice packs, beach towel, slippers and a good amount of respect before you go.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: The Year of the Volleyball
Here’s a look back at May 1977.
