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Kaua‘i Guide: What You Need to Know Before You Hike Kalalau

Natalie Schack,

Our tips for making sure you’re prepared for this intense trek with a breathtaking view.

29 Must-Read Local Books You Won’t Want to Put Down This Summer

Don Wallace,

Here’s how to rock your hammock, if not your world, this summer. And if that’s not startling enough, we’ve got news about a new local bookstore opening.

Kaua‘i Guide: 7 Places to Eat ‘Ono Grinds

SHANNON WIANECKI,

Grab a bento, indulge in locally made gelato and more. Plus, where to get the best omiyage for friends and family back home.

Kaua‘i Guide: 5 Adventurous Natural Wonders to Put on Your Bucket List

SHANNON WIANECKI,

Float on a giant inner tube, explore a cave, fly over the Nā Pali coast and more.

Will Hawai‘i’s Thriving Dining Scene Bring Michelin Ratings to Our Restaurants?

Mari Taketa,

The famed Michelin Restaurant Guide doesn’t send its inspectors to Hawai‘i. Yet the Islands’ dining scene is attracting a growing number of Michelin-starred chefs and restaurants—and we’re all reaping the benefits. Could there be a starry future for Hawai‘i?

Kaua‘i Guide: 8 Places to Stay on Kaua‘i

SHANNON WIANECKI,

Plus, the best spots to go camping.

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Tips for Every Budget: 63 Ways to Improve Your Hawai‘i Home

Katrina Valcourt, James Charisma,

Whether you’ve got a three-bedroom kama‘āina gem or a compact condo in town, your Island home could always look a little nicer.

6 Upgrades Worth the Investment to Get the Most Bang for Your Buck

James Charisma, Katrina Valcourt,

Here’s how you can increase the value of your home on any budget.

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Before & After: How This Family Remodeled Their Home for Multigenerational Living

Katrina Valcourt, James Charisma,

This ‘Ālewa Heights home was upgraded so a multigenerational family could age in place.

This is What It’s Really Like to Drive for Uber in Honolulu

Colby Lawton,

Seven months on the road ferrying tourists, drunkards and worker bees—a former Uber driver tells all.

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12 Creative Ways to Make the Most of a Small Living Space

Katrina Valcourt,

In Hawai‘i, square footage comes at a premium. Here are some tips for making your home feel larger.

Meet the Young Hawaiian Activists Who Are Making a Difference in the Islands

Ikaika Ramones,

A new wave of Hawaiian activism is surging through our community. Beyond sovereignty debates and pushback on development, younger Hawaiian leaders are emerging and reshaping advocacy in Hawai‘i.