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.
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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.
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.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: The Decline of Local Bowling Alleys
Here’s a look back at May 2007.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: The Real Estate Buying Mania of the 1980s
Here’s a look back at May 1987.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: In Praise of the Library of Hawai‘i
Here’s a look back at May 1922.
Celebrate Lei Day Year-Round with a New Kind of Flower from Arlie Glass
“The glass puakenikeni lei is just the beginning of what I hope to be an ever-evolving body of glass-lei work.”
May is Mental Health Month and Many of Us are Still Feeling Burnt Out
Getting help: We can do this together.
Afterthoughts: We’ll Always Have Servco Honolulu
After seven years, it’s time to say aloha.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: Growing New Pineapple Varieties in the Islands
Here’s a look back at February 1937.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: How Propaganda Leaflets Prepared in the Islands Helped End World War II
Here’s a look back at February 1947.
Celebrate Mahina ‘Ōlelo Hawaiʻi by Helping Honolulu Fix Its Street Signs
The Mayor’s Office of Culture and the Arts launched its “Word on the Street” campaign to identify street signs that should be updated with proper Hawaiian spelling, in recognition of Hawaiian Language Month.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: Photographing “The First Hawaiians”
Here’s a look back at February 2012.
Honolulu Calendar: The Best Events and Things to Do on O‘ahu in February 2022
Love is in the air—and so are the sounds of laughter, electro-pop and cheers for the home team.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: The Funeral of Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole
Here’s a look back at February 1922.
HONOLULU Staff Favorites: The Best Books I Read in 2021
I set a goal to finish 50 in one year. Here are my favorites.
2021 Hale ‘Aina Award Winner: How to Build the Perfect Hawaiian Plate
For the ultimate comfort food, we turn to our Hale ‘Aina winners for Hawaiian dishes passed down through generations as well as some sweet spins on a classic favorite.
HONOLULU Magazine 2021 Gift Guide for Food Lovers: The Best Subscription Boxes from Hawai‘i
Whether your friends and family are naughty or love spice, you’ll find the right gift for everyone with great taste on your list.
Afterthoughts: Hawai‘i’s Film Industry Deserves Better. And We’re Getting There
Lights, camera, chee-hoo!
HONOLULU Staff Favorites: The 8 Best Noodle Soups on O‘ahu for Rainy Days
Some of our top picks for comforting slurps when a cold snap is coming.
Mānoa Monthly’s Chocolate Subscription Has Us Drooling Over Exclusive Seasonal Flavors
Send Hawai‘i-grown chocolate to your loved ones—or yourself—so they’re never without a bar.
Disney’s “Doogie Kamealoha, M.D.” Spotlights Hawai‘i on Screen and Behind the Scenes
We spoke with the show’s creator and local actors—including Jason Scott Lee—to find out how the “Doogie Howser” reboot contributes to the Islands’ film and TV industry.
Taste Japan’s Oldest Whisky in Kaka‘ako This Weekend—for 25,000 Dollars
Bar Māze is partnering with Beam Suntory to offer its ultra rare Yamazaki 55 at an exclusive tasting event on Oct. 29 and 30.
Best of Honolulu 2021: The Best Food and Drinks on O‘ahu
We asked our readers and searched the island for the best of everything—locally-made light beer to locally-grown açaí, sushi cake to soufflé pancakes, sherbet to taro doughnuts—all so you can live better in Honolulu.
Best of Honolulu 2021: The Best Shopping on O‘ahu
We asked our readers and searched the island for the best of everything—from locally designed house dresses and locally made hand sanitizers, gifts to art, jewelry to native plants—all so you can live better in Honolulu.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: Illegal Vacation Rentals Plague Residents
Here’s a look back at September 2011.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: The Spectacle of Theater in the Islands Goes Back to the 18th Century
Here’s a look back at September 1936.
Best of Honolulu 2021: The Best Fitness and Outdoor on O‘ahu
We asked our readers and searched the island for the best of everything—beach cleanups to land restoration, fishing equipment to surf shop, free gym to yoga studio—all so you can live better in Honolulu.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: The Woes of Waipahu
Here’s a look back at September 1996.
“Artists of Hawai‘i Now”: John Mantanona, Aura Reyes, Noe Tanigawa
A group advocating for the houseless, Ka Po‘e o Kaka‘ako, shows what it’s like to live on the streets.
