Honolulu Stories
We asked five local writers to share a personal story that would resonate with a broader audience for its authenticity, humor and heart.
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Honolulu Stories: Live a Little
When it comes down to it, when the cards are on the table and the moment of truth has arrived, do I have what it takes to dig deep and win it all?
Honolulu Stories: Belonging
I hadn’t initially planned to take on a new surname later in life, tied to an ancestry that clearly wasn’t mine.
Honolulu Stories: The Joy of Aging
I don’t want to be younger and don’t care much about looking younger because I know who I am.
Honolulu Stories: Pet Mama
In a place I never planned to land, through a dog I got as a bribe, I became essential.
Honolulu Stories: The Worst Tap Dancer in Honolulu
Everyone else at open adult tap is zippy and syncopated. I’m a half-step behind on the second twirl.
How to Create a Home You Love
Explore four home interiors that celebrate the unique stories of those who call them home.
Home Industry Answers You Need, from People Who Know
Industry experts weigh in on some of the most pressing issues related to real estate buying and investments, mortgages, homebuilding and remodeling.
Lights Out? Hawai‘i’s Energy Future Looks Dire
Without swift action, Hawai‘i faces more exorbitant electricity costs. What will it take to move aggressively enough with renewable alternatives?
Chinatown Through A Lens
It’s edgy, vibrant, dynamic and diverse, and that’s what makes it a focal point for many of our city’s street photographers.
The Best Dentists in Hawai‘i
HONOLULU Magazine helps you find the dentist you need, whether it’s for a routine checkup or more specialized work. Everyone on this list comes highly recommended by other dentists, who know the work of fellow professionals.
Hawai‘i Is Your Place, So Fight for It
Former two-term governor John Waihe‘e III calls for young people to rise up. Now.
Take Care of Other People, and Be Bold About Showing Your Aloha
Blanche McMillan chose to shelter houseless people in her community during the pandemic despite lacking government approval.
Take Care of Your Community, and Don’t Forget to Laugh
81-year-old Edward Kuba shares his values and lessons learned over his decades of life.
Appreciate the Ride
All his life, waterman Mark Cunningham has answered the call of the ocean. Amid the waves, he’s learned the importance of humility, gratitude and caring for the earth.
“I’m Just a Happy Person, That’s All”
Superager Stella Shimabukuro is a living example of the happiness of being.
When You Have a Little, Share a Little
As a Vietnam War refugee, Elizabeth Thu Hai Pham has learned the power of giving and receiving a helping hand.
Give Big Hawai‘i: Your Support Matters!
Every donation counts—even the smallest ones can help our Islands’ nonprofits make a difference for the better.
Give Big Hawai‘i: Local Nonprofits Fight Back After Federal Cuts
Organizations are counting on donations and local community support to help them navigate rough terrain.
Wailuku’s Wehiwa Aloy Is Ready for His Shot at Big-Time Baseball
Aloy was tapped as a first-round draft pick by the Baltimore Orioles in July.
The Path to Pro
Pursuing professional sports is an arduous, costly journey, requiring grit and an all-in commitment from young athletes and their families. So why does the dream burn so big in Hawai‘i?
