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22 fun and exciting things to do that we personally recommend.
Hawai‘i is already testing A.I. tools and systems that could save lives during weather emergencies.
We asked five local writers to share a personal story that would resonate with a broader audience for its authenticity, humor and heart.
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?
I hadn’t initially planned to take on a new surname later in life, tied to an ancestry that clearly wasn’t mine.
I don’t want to be younger and don’t care much about looking younger because I know who I am.
In a place I never planned to land, through a dog I got as a bribe, I became essential.
As coffee trends more scientific and sustainable worldwide, new cafés and carts in Honolulu are turning the drink fun and personal. Here’s a taste of our coffee world today.
Everyone else at open adult tap is zippy and syncopated. I’m a half-step behind on the second twirl.
Explore four home interiors that celebrate the unique stories of those who call them home.
Industry experts weigh in on some of the most pressing issues related to real estate buying and investments, mortgages, homebuilding and remodeling.
Without swift action, Hawai‘i faces more exorbitant electricity costs. What will it take to move aggressively enough with renewable alternatives?
It’s edgy, vibrant, dynamic and diverse, and that’s what makes it a focal point for many of our city’s street photographers.
HONOLULU Magazine Team
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.
Add these to your 2026 bucket list.
HONOLULU Magazine Team
How we can realize more purposeful, peaceful and happy lives.
Former two-term governor John Waihe‘e III calls for young people to rise up. Now.
Blanche McMillan chose to shelter houseless people in her community during the pandemic despite lacking government approval.
81-year-old Edward Kuba shares his values and lessons learned over his decades of life.
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.
Superager Stella Shimabukuro is a living example of the happiness of being.
As a Vietnam War refugee, Elizabeth Thu Hai Pham has learned the power of giving and receiving a helping hand.
Every donation counts—even the smallest ones can help our Islands’ nonprofits make a difference for the better.