Katrina Valcourt

Executive Editor at HONOLULU Magazine

Katrina Valcourt graduated from UH Mānoa with a degree in communication, completing the Video and Digital Cinema track while interning with the alternative newspaper Honolulu Weekly, where she continued to work until the publication folded in 2013. Shortly after, she joined the editorial team of HONOLULU Magazine, filling every role from temporary assistant to interim editorial director. She is now the executive editor of HONOLULU and spends her free time volunteering with the Hawai‘i International Film Festival and throwing pots at Hawai‘i Potters’ Guild.

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Dating

Love Lockdown: Date Ideas When You’re Quarantined Separately

Here are some suggestions for creative ways to get to know one another and develop a relationship without ever being in the same room.

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11 Chefs Dish on Their Go-To Orders at Their Own Restaurants and at Others Around Hawai‘i

It’s not always late-night ramen and leftover mac and cheese after a long shift.

Here’s What’s Opening Next in Honolulu: May 28 Update

Beauty salons, skate parks, dog parks, the Honolulu Zoo, Wet’N’Wild Hawai‘i and more have all set opening dates based on Mayor Kirk Caldwell’s latest Restore Honolulu order.

Open for Fitness: We Worked Out Together at Home with Ward Village’s Boot Camp Class

We decided to shelter-in-shape and tuned in separately to a live boot camp class on Ward’s Instagram, taught by Mike Sapp Fitness. Not gonna lie, one of us wanted to drop the Mike and leave.

Coronavirus

What’s Reopening This Week: Outdoor Sports Fields and Courts, Retail Businesses and Drive-In Services

Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell outlines the next phase of reopening the city in his Ho‘oulu i Honolulu, or “Restore Honolulu,” order, which has been extended through June 30.

3 We Tried: In Search of the Best Smash Burger in Honolulu

If burger’s the name and smashing’s the game, we’re there, with empty stomachs and high expectations.

Hawai‘i Rolls Out a New System to Get Unemployment Benefits to More People

Those who didn’t necessarily qualify for regular unemployment, such as freelancers and independent contractors, can now take advantage of the state’s Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program.

HONOLULU Staff Picks Hawai‘i Favorites: Big Island Coffee Roasters’ Espresso Bites

For this installment of local products you can buy online, in grocery stores or straight from the producer, we spotlight these espresso bars from Puna.

HONOLULU Magazine’s Social Distancing Fitness Challenge: Workout with Weights Around the House

No equipment, no problem.

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Here’s Which Honolulu Businesses Could Be Opening Soon

Mayor Kirk Caldwell says some places on Oʻahu could be back in business as early as next week.

Coronavirus in Hawai‘i: The State Is Not Ready to Reopen Yet

Your daily update on everything you need to know related to COVID-19 on April 16.

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HONOLULU Magazine’s Social Distancing Fitness Challenge: Body-Weight Workouts to Try at Home

Some of our favorite local gyms are offering free online workouts, making this week’s challenge to complete an online class that doesn’t require any equipment a piece of cake (mmmm, cake).

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Coronavirus in Hawai‘i: Honolulu Under a Weekend Curfew as Cases Rise to 442 Statewide

Your daily update of everything you need to know related to COVID-19 on April 9.

Watch: Hale‘iwa’s Thunderstorm Artis Wins His Battle Round This Week on “The Voice”

Stay tuned to see the favorite of Season 18’s Team Legend in the knockout round, which begins April 13.

Things to Do at Home: The Best Books to Read, Concerts to Stream and Things to Do to Stay Entertained Inside This Weekend

Join a film club, tackle our must-read list, play trivia or watch your favorite artists perform from their living rooms.

Fun

The Final Episode of “Hawai‘i Five-0” Airs After 10 Seasons—And We’re Feeling All the Memories

The series comes to an end on April 3 with Steve finally solving the case his father left him.

Hawai‘i Reports Its Second COVID-19-Related Death

Your daily update of everything you need to know related to COVID-19 on April 2.

Five Cozy Local Tees That Will Make Everything Feel Better

Gyms & Fitness

HONOLULU Magazine’s April 2020 Stay-at-Home Fitness Challenge

Every Thursday this month, we’ll send tips and workouts for each week’s theme. Here’s how to join us.

Afterthoughts

Afterthoughts: What Happened to Chinatown’s Arts District in Honolulu?

There goes the neighborhood.

HONOLULU Staff Picks Hawai‘i Favorites: GK Pantry POG Syrup

For this installment of local products you can buy online, in grocery stores or straight from the producer, we spotlight Gida’s Kitchen Pantry.

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Dating

50 First Dates: 145 Thoughts We Had While Watching “Love Is Blind” with Netflix Party

What better time to watch strangers get engaged without ever meeting face-to-face than while practicing social distancing ourselves?

HONOLULU Staff’s Favorite Hawai‘i Products: The Green Witch Apothecary Shrubs

For this installment of local products you can buy online, in grocery stores or straight from the producer, we spotlight drinking vinegars from a small Kailua-based brand.

Afterthoughts

Afterthoughts: The Most Interesting Things I Found on Facebook Marketplace

Let’s make a deal.

Your Ultimate Guide to The Aloha Comedy Festival This Weekend

From February 27–29, catch performances by more than 60 comedians at six venues in Downtown Honolulu.

11 Valentine’s Day Date Ideas for Art and Music Lovers in Hawai‘i

There are plenty of events happening this Valentine’s weekend, including a yacht party, planetarium show, opera and Pow! Wow! Hawai‘i block party.

Cocktails & Spirits

A Special Valentine’s Day Taste Test: We Tried 8 Sugarfina Cocktail Gummies

Sorry Ryan Reynolds, you may be hot, but your gin candy is not. Find out which one made it to last call.

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First Look: Betty’s Burgers, A New Diner Near University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa

Betty’s scores big with fresh-baked buns, killer shakes and crisp steak fries. But its smash burgers need refining.

Afterthoughts

Afterthoughts: Google Maps Can’t Keep Up with the Rapidly Changing Face of Honolulu

Takin’ it to the streets.

Open for Fitness: We Tried Body Balance’s Ass and Abs Class

’Cause it’s all about that base. Andddd six pack. And slimming thighs. And tight waist. You get the point.

HONOLULU Staff Favorites: The 11 Best Healthy-ish Vegetarian Dishes on O‘ahu

Whether you’re a vegan, a vegetarian or trying to lessen your meat consumption, your restaurant experience should not have to suffer.

Looking Back

50 First Dates: The First 12 Hawai‘i Dating Stories That We Blogged About in 2019

We look back at the crazy, funny, awkward and weird submissions sent in by our readers last year. Stay tuned for the next 38!

5 Low-Alcohol Cocktails to Get You Through a Post-Holiday Season Detox

Because getting blackout drunk is nobody’s New Year’s resolution.

Volunteer

50 Ways to Volunteer in Hawai‘i in 2020

From drop-in workdays that take just a few hours to opportunities to train in a new skill, here are dozens of ways to make a difference in 2020.

Open For Fitness: We Tried to Bend It Like Bikram at The Yoga Room Hawai‘i’s Vinyasa Class

With all the Christmas drama-la-la-la-la-la-la over, we decided to give our bodies a good, om-azing stretch at a chill yoga studio.

Afterthoughts: How Does Honolulu Become More Walkable? By Removing Crosswalks

Don’t cross me.

7 Things We Expect President Obama Will Do on O‘ahu

After many Hawai‘i vacations, President Barack Obama is spending Christmas on O‘ahu with his family this month once again. Here’s what to expect.

Honolulu Holiday Gift Guide For Food Lovers

Bring these unique food-related items by Hawai‘i’s local makers to friends and your next holiday party.

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Afterthoughts

Afterthoughts: I Grew Up in Hawai‘i. So Why Do I Feel Guilty Hitting Up Local Tourist Attractions?

I’m local, I swear!

Open For Fitness: Bouldering at The Arch Project Climbing Center

We took a beginner climbing clinic at O‘ahu’s only indoor bouldering gym.

Get into the Holiday Cheer at These 3 Pop-Up Christmas Bars in Honolulu

Where to go to find us sitting rosy by the fire.

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