The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: The Success of Maui-Born Sumo Wrestler Jesse Kuhaulua in 1970
Kuhaulua set records for longevity and made his mark as the first non-Japanese wrestler to reach the sumo rank of sekiwake.
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Did You Know Vaccines Are Being Developed in Hawai‘i? The Story Behind That and 5 Other Things Made, Grown and Designed in the Islands
We’re more than ‘ukulele, mac nuts and kona coffee, although we love all three. Here’s a look at a few unusual industries making waves in the Islands, as well as some decades-old companies that are still committed to handcrafting in Hawai‘i.
As Places Continue to Reopen in Hawai‘i and We Can Do More Things, Why Are We Feeling Even More Anxious?
Living during a pandemic can feel like getting stuck in a human-sized flow chart. Worried about the risk of getting COVID-19? Stop. Stressed about family finances? Take two steps back. Businesses, bars and bike paths open. Go out, but …
Honolulu Experts Offer Tips and Tales From Their Own Lives for Dealing with Togetherness and Tough Issues in “Life Interrupted: Home”
The final session in our free talk-story webinar explores ways we can improve our home well-being while helping to shape a healthier community for all.
The Honolulu Family Behind Fukuda Seed Store First Sold Seeds to O‘ahu Gardeners 100 Years Ago
When the pandemic prompted people to create or revive home gardens, this mom and pop business found ways to keep up with the growing demand for DIY food.
Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell Says He’s Uncertain Hawai‘i Should Welcome Visitors on Aug. 1
Citing surging numbers of cases in California, a spike in Hawai‘i cases and dwindling testing supplies, Caldwell says he’s struggling as he looks for ways to boost the economy while the city announces three more big food assistance events.
Health Department Warns Restaurants and Bars: Take Precautions or Risk Shutdown
The Hawai‘i Health Department announced it will inspect and close restaurants that aren’t maintaining physical distancing, mask-wearing and other COVID-19 precautions.
The Cherry Blossom Festival Quietly Crowns Queen and Court in Honolulu
The 68th festival ball went virtual this year, still dedicated to perpetuating Japanese culture, even in the time of COVID-19.
HONOLULU’s “Life Interrupted” Webinar Series Concludes This Week Talking About Maintaining a Healthy Home Environment During This Anxious and Surreal Time
Join us this Thursday, June 25, at 1 p.m. for a free virtual talk-story session on getting by and moving forward and ask the experts your questions.
Honolulu Experts Offer Tips and Tales From Their Own Lives for Dealing with Togetherness and Tough Challenges in “Life Interrupted: Couples”
The fourth session in our free talk-story webinar grapples with the dynamics of surviving a pandemic as part of a couple, figuring out strategies that help even as our lives keep changing.
Local Experts Name Their Top Picks for Bourbon, Scotch, Whiskey, Beer, Wine, Champagne and Cocktails in Honolulu
What if you could choose your final drink on Earth? We asked Honolulu’s mixologists—men and women who concoct cocktails for a living—to describe what they’d want for that very last call.
Experts Look at What’s Ahead for Hawai‘i’s Student Athletes in “Life Interrupted: Sports”
The third segment in our free talk-story webinar focuses on next steps and also addresses the question, what will happen to those high fives?
How Do Animals React When No One Visits the Zoo? We Found Out
The Honolulu Zoo is reopening in phases after learning more about the animals during the monthslong COVID-19 closure.
First Look, Take Two: Little Joe’s Steakhouse in Honolulu Reopens With an Affordable 3-Course Steak Dinner
A restaurant on Nimitz Highway—which opened March 13 and closed five days later—returns to carve a tasty middle niche.
Experts Share Strategies for Mental Wellness in “Life Interrupted: Youth,” a Free HONOLULU Magazine Online Series
The second segment in our talk-story webinar focuses on how to help families sort out stress and anxiety with children and teens.
Coronavirus in Hawai‘i: How Hospitals Prep for a Pandemic
Here’s how some of the state’s largest health care providers got ready for what could be the biggest, deadliest disease threat our community has faced.
HONOLULU Magazine Launches Free Virtual Mental Wellness Series With “Life Interrupted: Moments”
Our first talk-story webinar shares tools, tips and some stark realities about coping with all those moments missed during COVID-19.
HONOLULU Staff Picks Hawaiʻi Favorites: Kahuku Farms Liliko‘i Balsamic Vinaigrette
In our latest look at local products we can buy right now, online, in stores or straight from the producer, we check out Kahuku Farms Liliko‘i Balsamic Vinaigrette.
Gov. David Ige Says Many Businesses in Hawai‘i Can Reopen Beginning May 7
Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell proposed waiting until May 15 to ease restrictions.
Push for Preschool for All Hawai‘i Kids Receives Powerful New Supporters
Early childhood offers a critical opportunity for children to learn and grow in ways that help them thrive throughout their lives. Yet Hawai‘i politicians have been debating universal preschool for decades and the first public classes just started six years ago. Will this be the year big expansion happens?
Even With the New Push for Universal Preschool, Families With Younger Kids Will Still Struggle
Even with the new push for universal preschool, families with younger kids will still struggle.
These 6 Types of O‘ahu Businesses Can Reopen on Friday, May 1
Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell gives the OK for mobile and one-to-one services as well as golf courses, car dealers and real estate operations to resume.
Heart of Honolulu: Kailua Family Reaches Out with a Little Help Across the Sidewalk
The Harrises expanded their little free library into a small pantry that offers food, toilet paper and a place for neighbors to connect safely during quarantine.
Honolulu Mayor Extends Stay-at-Home Order for O‘ahu Through May 31
City parks will reopen for people to exercise Saturday morning and more community testing is planned.
How to Watch the “One World: Together at Home” Online Benefit Concert From Hawai‘i
A very special global event is happening right now. Everyone from Lady Gaga to Jack Johnson to Jimmy Fallon to Awkwafina will live stream themselves from their living rooms for “One World: Together at Home.”
Things to Do at Home: Learn Something New While You Self-Quarantine
Cook with chefs, become a coffee expert, volunteer at the Library of Congress, draw your favorite marine mammal and hang with Hawai‘i’s top mixologists.
HONOLULU Staff Picks Hawaiʻi Favorites: Local Farm Fresh Eggs
In our latest look at local products we can buy right now online, in stores or straight from the producer, we check out eggs from Eggs Hawai‘i, Petersons’ Upland Farm, Shaka Moa Eggs and OK Poultry.
Coronavirus in Hawai‘i: Cases Creep Up to 517, Honolulu Mayor Urges More Fabric Masks, SBA Approves 1.6 Billion Dollars in Loans
Your daily update of everything you need to know related to COVID-19 on April 14.
Appreciate Arts and Culture From Across the Seas
Visit a museum in Paris, attend a concert in Berlin and explore a mystery house in San José, all from your couch.
Hawai‘i People Show Kindness in the Time of Coronavirus
Many people are quietly reaching out; donating food, flowers, masks and even Easter lilies to those on the front lines of the pandemic in Honolulu.
Looking For a Job? We Talked to More Than 14 Companies Hiring in Hawai‘i Right Now
From frontline nurses and the CDC to security and food delivery services, diverse businesses are looking for workers. HONOLULU Magazine and Hawai‘i Business Magazine teamed up to find out who they are.
Coronavirus in Hawai‘i: Case Count Reaches 410, More Community Testing on O‘ahu and Moloka‘i, and Help Track the Disease Online
Your daily update of everything you need to know related to COVID-19 on April 7.
Coronavirus in Hawai‘i: The State Reports its First COVID-19 Death, Interisland Travel Quarantine and Honolulu Police Chief Asks Drivers to Slow Down
Your daily update of everything you need to know related to COVID-19 on March 31.
Things to Do at Home: Appreciate Arts and Culture From Around the World
Travel to museums around the globe, listen to symphony performances and choose your own beverage for the journey.
Actor Daniel Dae Kim Shares His Story of Testing Positive for COVID-19 in Honolulu
He urges people to take the disease seriously, praises medical staff and workers, cautions against prejudice. And he describes his recovery.
How Are Hawai‘i Universities and Students Coping with COVID-19?
Most classes going online and the University of Hawai‘i canceled commencement ceremonies, but not all private campuses have closed.
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.
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.
