Tracking Coronavirus in Hawai‘i—March 18, 2020
Honolulu orders bars, restaurants and nightclubs to stop indoor service Friday night. Kaua‘i says no to visitors and yes to nightly curfew.
Robbie Dingeman
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Your Guide to a Great Weekend At Home in Honolulu: March 18–24, 2020
Learn something, read something, tour something or binge watch (guilt-free!) a local TV show before it says aloha. And you can do it all without ever saying “coronavirus.”
What You Need to Know About the Coronavirus and Hawai‘i
Hawai‘i is testing people for COVID-19 with two confirmed travel-related coronavirus cases in the islands. This new respiratory virus, first identified in China has killed more than 4,300 and sickened more than 121,000 as it spread into a worldwide pandemic.
What Would Hawai‘i’s Top Bartenders Choose as an Epitaph?
We asked our city’s beverage experts what they might like written on their tombstones.
What Would Hawai‘i’s Top Bartenders Choose as Their Final Drink on Earth?
We asked Honolulu cocktail experts to tell us what they'd want for that very last call.
3 Female Bartenders Are About to Take Over a Honolulu Speakeasy
Kaka‘ako’s The HI Brau Room invites three mixologists to run the room for a night starting February 22.
Sour Poi Awards: Looking Back on the Best of the Worst News in Hawai‘i from 2019
The offbeat, obscure and outrageous.
To Mask or Not to Mask? We Ask the Experts About the Coronavirus
Hawai‘i residents and travelers are looking for protection. Here’s what you should know before you buy masks.
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.
Pali Highway to Open 24/7 Beginning December 21
Most of the post-landslide emergency work is completed.
First Look: 7 Things We Like about Foodland’s First Eatery including Fresh Poke, Cocktails and Hot Food with a Local Twist
Redfish Poke Bar in Kaka‘ako offers a hipster take on grabbing a meal, an adult beverage and even a poke bowl to take home.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: December 11–17, 2019
Explore the fantasy of “The Nutcracker,” squeeze in a festive fundraising workout, catch a ska show and shop at a new block party in Kaka‘ako.
Catch The Gay Men’s Chorus of Honolulu at Their Upcoming Jazzy Holiday Jam (and Christmas Caroling Near You)
The Hawai‘i chapter of the nationwide movement can be found caroling around town this month as well as in a holiday concert at Hawai‘i Theatre.
We Asked an O‘ahu Grower How to Treat a Poinsettia
Bloom bright.
Taste Test: I Tried Every Dish on the Menu at Taqueria El Gallo Rosa in Kailua
Good Mexican food is hard to find here in Hawai‘i. That's why we had to try 12 dishes at the newest taco restaurant on the island.
20 Questions with Hawaiian Clothing Designer and Reality TV Star Kini Zamora
We take a peek behind the scenes at the “Project Runway All Stars” alum and designer’s Hālawa studio.
On the Hunt for the Elusive Persimmon in Hawai‘i
Persimmon season is almost over. Here’s how to get the Maui-grown fruit fresh, while you still can.
Consolidated Kāhala Theatres Will Close Dec. 2 through Spring 2020
Catch one last movie this holiday weekend at Kāhala Mall before the renovations.
Hawai‘i Rep. Ed Case Wants Your Opinion on President Trump’s Impeachment Inquiry
Tell him what you think about the Trump impeachment inquiry in a quick anonymous survey.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: November 6–12, 2019
Explore the international world of film, eat burgers, feast on chocolate, watch football and more.
O‘ahu’s Pali Highway Landslide Repairs Will Stretch into December 2019
But there’s some good news for Windward commuters: daily access and a little more time on the highway.
Quote Unquote: Kip Wilborn Takes Over as Producing Director of Mānoa Valley Theatre
The internationally known tenor, actor and director steps in as the not-for-profit theater completes its 50th season and begins planning for the next 50.
Your Must-Watch Guide to the 2019 Hawai‘i International Film Festival in Honolulu
Choose from 205 films from 31 countries across 11 days, November 7 to 17 in Honolulu.
O‘ahu in 1967: The Polynesian Cultural Center Was Once Considered Outlandish
Since the Polynesian Cultural Center opened in 1963, some 38 million people have visited. But early on, many considered the concept outlandish, as HONOLULU Magazine reminded them a few years later.
Drink Local: Hawai‘i-Based Brewer Ola Brew Co Launches a Very Trendy Hard Seltzer
Big Island company produces new made-in-Hawai‘i flavors including lemongrass and ginger.
Best of Honolulu 2019
Discover all the 2019 Best of Honolulu winners—both editorial and reader picks.
The 11 Best Pumpkin Desserts, Beer, Salads and Bread on O‘ahu
Move over pumpkin spice latte, seasonal pumpkin treats have arrived in Honolulu. We tracked down some worth discovering on your own, from sweets and a smoothie to a savory salad.
5 Reasons Why The Hawai‘i Health Dept. Says You Need to Stop Vaping Now
Officials say illnesses need more investigation.
Shop Upcycles Vintage Alohawear into New Designs in Kailua
Mu‘umu‘u Heaven Kailua Vintage Boutique Quietly Resurrected Across Town.
First Look: Chef Jon Matsubara Opens His First Restaurant, Feast in Mānoa
Chef Jon Matsubara opened his own place with his fresh take on comfort food: Island roots with a twist of the culinary big city.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: September 19—23, 2019
Watch TV premieres on the beach, try vegetarian foods, and cheer on pro volleyballers and women paddlers.
Canstruction Moves Giant Canned Sculptures into Kāhala Mall This October
Donate canned goods and vote on this year’s canned food structures for a good cause.
Your Ultimate Guide to Living Your Best Vegetarian Life at the 2019 VegFest O‘ahu
On September 21, eat cauliflower shawarma while learning about a more sustainable plant-based Island lifestyle.
Best of Honolulu 2019: The Best of Shopping on O‘ahu
The 19 editorial and reader picks for the chic-est shopping in the city.
Best of Honolulu 2019: The Best Food and Drink on O‘ahu
45 editorial and reader picks for the tastiest food and beverage in town.
Can These Muddy-Looking Balls Make the Ala Wai Swimmable?
Balls packed with healthy bacteria may offer a way to restore the ecosystem of the polluted Ala Wai Canal.
Quote Unquote: Meet Kamehameha Schools Newest Trustee, Crystal Rose
Kamehameha Schools latest trustee went from student boarder to powerful attorney who helped change the institution.
Drink Local: National Rum Day August 16 Doesn’t Have to Be Dark and Stormy
Kaua‘i’s Kōloa Rum celebrates a decade of distilling with plans for a new distillery, café and more.
[PHOTOS] Many Gather in Downtown Honolulu in Support of Maunakea
Cultural practitioners from ʻĪlioʻulaokalani Coalition, including six hālau hula, and people from across Oʻahu gathered at ‘Iolani Palace.