Mental Health Experts Help Us Unpack the Complicated World of Year Three of the Pandemic
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COVID’s Taken My Sense of Smell, But Not My Appetite
While waiting for a full recovery, HONOLULU Magazine’s dining editor discovers a world beyond taste.
Outdoor Masking Optional at Hawai‘i Public Schools
Students, teachers and staff will still need to wear masks indoors.
During an Uncertain Time for Businesses, Café Kaila Gives Thanks
Each week, owner Chrissie Kaila Castillo and her staff cook 40 meals to donate to local health care workers.
O‘ahu to Require Customers to Show a Vaccine Pass or Test
Better start packing that vaccination card or investing in COVID-19 tests. The new Safe Access O‘ahu program starts Sept. 13 with new requirements to enter restaurants, bars, movie theaters and more.
My Honolulu: The Magic of Magic Island During the Pandemic
When the crowds disappeared, we discovered a new community of regulars and anything-but-regular encounters at Ala Moana Beach Park.
O‘ahu Caps All Organized Gatherings at 25 People as Hawai‘i Deals With COVID-19 Surge
Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s decision affects sports, weddings, funerals, festivals and other planned events through late September.
2022 Hawai‘i Private School Guide: All About That Student Base
Student learning shifted across our state last year as educators explored different ways to reach out, teach, keep schools safe and remain flexible to ever-changing situations.
Afterthoughts: Crowds are Back, and They’re Going to Take Some Getting Used To
Beaches are full again. Many restaurants have wait times of more than two hours. There are even events on First Friday. The hum of the city is back.
Get More Sleep, Connect with People Close to You, Take Breaks to Ease Stress and Stay Active
Life Interrupted experts offer tips on self-care, focusing on what matters rather than allowing schedules to overtake us.
Hawai‘i Launches a Website Offering Prizes for Vaccinated People
And the chance to win a trip to Las Vegas or $1,000 in gift certificates was instantly so popular, we all crashed the website for almost an hour.
‘Ohana Hale Marketplace Vendor Spotlight: Fat Cheeks and Garibaldi’s Hawai‘i
Here’s the story of a chef from Harlem who moved to Hawai‘i to cook Italian food in honor of his great aunt and uncle.
‘Ohana Hale Marketplace Spotlight: Allegrini Mozzarella
Despite multiple lockdowns and travel restrictions limiting tourists, local businesses at Ward Village’s ‘Ohana Hale Marketplace persevered through (a very long) 2020. Here’s the story of a cheese importer hoping to open a wine bar.
Hawai‘i Drops Outside COVID-19 Mask Requirements
You’ll still need to pack your mask when you head indoors. But other restrictions may soon be relaxed on all islands.
Focus on Learning First, Grades Second, as Hawai‘i Schools Move Through Next Stages
Life Interrupted panelists urge families to connect with children over meals, talk about ways to deal with stress and work together to cope with changes.
‘Ohana Hale Marketplace Vendor Spotlight: Tanoa Hawai‘i
Despite multiple lockdowns and travel restrictions limiting tourists, local businesses at Ward Village’s ‘Ohana Hale Marketplace persevered through (a very long) 2020.
What Just Happened? Reflecting on a Year of COVID-19 in Hawaiʻi: What Went Wrong, What Went Right
What starts now is the great rebooting of Hawai‘i: figuring out what went wrong, what must change, and what path to choose. For a clear-eyed take on the road ahead …
This is How Honolulu’s Resilient Arts Organizations are Performing Through the Pandemic
The show must go on, even during a pandemic.
Find Ways to Help Students Deal with More Pandemic Transitions Ahead
HONOLULU Magazine brings experts together May 20 in free webinar to offer tips and tools for families and students navigating what’s next.
Hear from Community Experts in This Week’s Launch of “Life Interrupted: Navigating What’s Next”
Get tips and ask questions in this HONOLULU Magazine free mental health webinar from 1-2 p.m. Thursday, May 6.
Finding Honolulu’s Helpers During the COVID-19 Pandemic
During the pandemic, we are witnessing grief, loss, stress and strain but also seeing everyday heroes who inspire others through these tough times.
Finding Honolulu’s Helpers: Josie Howard, Advocate for Pacific Islanders, is Reaching a Community in Crisis
When the coronavirus claimed the lives of many in the Pacific Islander community, We Are Oceania’s CEO, Josie Howard, witnessed distress, fear and confusion.
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