Big Island Guide: How to Prepare and Where to Stay
Tips and tricks on how to vacation in Big Island with ease.
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Who Owns O‘ahu?
Learn about who owns the land surrounding your new home.
Do the New Teacher Evaluations Help Improve Hawai‘i’s Public Schools?
The state rolled out its a new-and-improved version of its teacher evaluations in 2015.
What Are We Doing to Fix Hawai‘i’s Homeless Crisis?
The Aloha State now has the highest number of homeless per capita in the nation. What are we doing to help the individuals and families living on the streets?
Fresh Picks: 7 Local Boutiques You Must Visit This Month
Here are a handful of our favorite new O‘ahu boutiques, plus a few uprooted shops that are thriving in their new plots.
Photo Essay: What Do You Do When the Homeless Man on the Street is Your Father?
I documented the difficult experience of reconnecting with my homeless father.
7 Kaimukī Sweet Spots to Satisfy Your Sweet Cravings
When it comes to desserts, Kaimukī is tops.
Hello Dolly: Get Dolled Up in Spring’s Hottest Fashion Trends
Spring's playful patterns, garden ginghams, darling dots and classic stripes, anchored by candy hues, make getting all dolled up child's play. Throw on some of-the-moment accessories in eye-popping pink and you're ready to step outside the box.
11 Hawai‘i General Stores You Must Visit
Hole-in-the-wall general stores dishing up their own eats—even if it’s just one ‘ono item—are a beloved part of Island life. Here are a few of Hawai‘i’s best.
The Man Behind Shokudo’s Popular Honey Toast
He created Shokudo, Búho and, now, Bread + Butter.
How Local Are You? Your Potluck Dish Says A Lot About You
Or why a Jewish guy is eating Chinese food at his son’s bar mitzvah in Kāhala.
Jack Johnson on Staying Local, Environmentalism and Superstardom
Musician Jack Johnson has achieved international superstardom with the help of his wife, Kim, earning enough to donate more than $30 million to causes they support. Find out how the power couple strike a balance.
New Chef Gives Vintage Cave Honolulu a French Accent
Former French Laundry chef Jonathan Mizukami returns to Honolulu as Vintage Cave Honolulu’s new chef.
Hawai‘i Ethnic Pageants Are More Than Just Beauty Contests
Ethnic beauty pageants have long been a staple of Hawai‘i’s diverse cultural history. Over the years, though, they’ve had to evolve to fit the changing times.
The 8 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 sites.
How a Noodle Factory in Kalihi Fueled America’s Ramen Boom
Nine of the top 10 ramen restaurants named by The New York Times—and all but one of the 56 ramen shops in Honolulu—use Sun Noodle.
Cannery Tales: Community Leaders Talk Story About Bygone Summers in Honolulu’s Pineapple Factories
Honolulu’s pineapple factories provided a rite of passage for generations of teens, including state senator David Ige and sumo star Konishiki. These summer jobs tossed them into the grind of a production line and left them with a mix of memories.
Meet Two Women Who Survived Cancer, and What You Need to Know Now
Lucrecia Fry and Jamey Etherton were diagnosed with cancer. What’s next?
Reviving the Tiki Tradition: The 14 Best Tiki Bars on O‘ahu
As a ticky tacky tropical sensation, tiki culture is bigger than Hawai‘i.
How 7 Local Talents are Moving Hawai‘i’s Fashion Industry Forward
Dale Hope, Sig and Kūha‘o Zane, Lynne Hanzawa O’Neill, Ari Southiphong, Rona Bennett and Lan Chung talk about the past, present and future of Hawai‘i’s fashion industry.
The Best Wine For Any Restaurant: A Complete Guide to BYOB Wine Pairing in Hawai‘i
Master sommeliers share the best wines for every cuisine. Plus, our favorite BYOB restaurants in Hawai‘i and the unwritten rules of BYOB dining.
What Does It Take to Succeed as a Woman in the Male-Dominated World of Hawai‘i Cuisine?
Thoughts from four women who have spent up to 24 years in professional kitchens.
A Day in the Life of an Indie Film Producer: The Making of “Under the Blood Red Sun”
How a low-budget independent film set in World War II-era Hawai‘i comes together through a peek into producer Dana Hankins’ work diary.
Layoffs, Budget Cuts and Aloha Tower: What’s Next for Hawaii Pacific University?
Hawaii’s largest private university steadily expanded for decades in downtown Honolulu, but the economic downturn has brought challenges. A change in leadership, job cuts, a sharp jump in tuition, and faculty and staff job cuts have shaken Hawaii Pacific University, even as it embarks on an ambitious plan to develop Aloha Tower Marketplace as its new core.
