The Adventures of Mark Twain: How He Launched a Literary Career in Hawai‘i
We recount Mark Twain’s adventures in the Islands as a young rascal, 150 years ago, and the impact that Hawai‘i had on the rest of his career.
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Hawai‘i’s The Trust for Public Land’s Lea Hong
Preserved O‘ahu coastlines
Sam Choy Wants to Cook in Your Kitchen
Sam Choy might not be running any O‘ahu restaurants, but this beloved local chef is cooking in more kitchens than ever.
The Story of How Singer-Songwriter Arlo Guthrie Owed Me 50 Cents Over a Bet
A ramblin’ road or an adventure that started with a bet with singer Arlo Guthrie over a pinball game in Missouri, then ricocheted through the decades to Kailua-Kona and Honolulu.
Will Killing Sharks Finally Stop Hawai‘i’s Epidemic of Attacks?
Shark attacks spiked 56 percent over the past four years. Folks on O‘ahu and the Neighbor Islands are nervously asking why. HONOLULU dives deep to find out what’s going on, and what’s different, this time around.
The Unlikely Story of How the Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra Came Back to Life
Five years after declaring bankruptcy, the newly renamed Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra is not only on budget, it’s traveling to perform on the Neighbor Islands again, hosting internationally renowned guest musicians and attracting new audiences. What happened?
What Happens When a Vegan Falls in Love With a Carnivore—an Actual Hunter, Even?
A love story about two opposite lifestyles.
Hawai‘i Chocolate: Philippe Padovani Makes Magic With Chocolate
Padovani’s Chocolates is the best-kept secret in town.
Hawai‘i Chocolate: Learn How Lonohana Chocolate Develops its Sweet Flavors
Seneca Klassen of Lonohana Chocolate tells his story about making chocolate.
What It’s Really Like Inside the North Shore’s Exclusive Volcom Surf House
Longhaired young surfers? Striking, sun-bronzed girls? Maybe a yard littered with red Solo cups? Think again.
Hawai‘i Chocolate: 5 Steps on How to Make Chocolate
From bean to bar, Dylan Butterbaugh and Tamara Armstrong of Mānoa Chocolate take us through the process of making chocolate.
How Two Hawai‘i Women Helped Ignite the National Movement For Same-Sex Marriage
Twenty-five years ago, Genora Dancel was thrusted into the center of a controversial Hawai‘i case. We spoke with Dancel about her experiences.
Hawai‘i Chocolate: 8 Best Local Places to Buy Chocolate in Honolulu
From truffles to single-estate bars to chocolate-covered everything, a roundup of O‘ahu’s best artisanal chocolate.
Hawai‘i Chocolate: 10 Delicious Chocolate Desserts You Must Try On O‘ahu
Yummy chocolate desserts that you can get at these O‘ahu eateries.
Hawai‘i Chocolate: Meet Madre Chocolate’s “Flavor Meister”
Check out Madre Chocolate in downtown Honolulu or Kailua.
Hawai‘i Chocolate: The Everything Guide to Local Chocolate
We take you through the world of Hawai‘i Chocolate from bean to bar, and beyond.
The 7 Most Endangered Historic Places in Hawai‘i
The Historic Hawai‘i Foundation, the state Historic Preservation Division and HONOLULU Magazine compile an annual list of some of our state’s most endangered places.
The Iconic Career of 1960s Fashion Photographer Alma McGoldrick
This photographer lives a life of interesting contradictions.
Alzheimers on the Rise in Hawai‘i
A wave of graying boomers will change the way we live and age in the Islands. No surprise, we’re finding our own ways of facing the challenge.
The 25 Greatest Hawai‘i Songs of the New Century
As voted by a panel of experts. Plus, read the stories behind the music.
How Did Traffic in Honolulu Get So Bad?
Find out what kind of traffic you should expect on your daily commute.
Big Island Guide: Where to Eat and Drink
Where HONOLULU’s dining editor eats when on the Big Island.
Finding Honouliuli: Rediscovering an Almost-Forgotten Chapter of Hawai‘i History
How a phone call to a retired librarian led to the rediscovery of the state’s largest internment camp.
Big Island Guide: Expand Your Horizons by Experiencing the Island’s Culture
Mix Yourself a Heady Brew of Music, Dance, Local Lore and More in the Big Island.
