The Tiki Tribe
With mugs, statues, songs and fashion, these kamaaina are carrying the kitschy, tacky, tiki torch.
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Sour Poi Awards 2011
Celebrating the best of the worst of 2011—the strange, the stupid and the scandalous.
Silver Surfers: Meet 5 Surf Legends Who, in Their 60s and 70s, Still Hit the Beach
Hawai‘i surfers surfing past 60.
Sweet Treats in Honolulu
These lesser known desserts elicit joy when presented at a party, even if it’s a party of one on the couch. Here are a few of our favorite confections in Hawaii.
Doing Good: Our Guide to Giving Back
‘Tis the season to give. But where? How? Time and money are always hard to come by and you want your efforts to make a real difference. We can help. Here are ways to vet a nonprofit, donate wisely, volunteer efficiently and more.
New Restaurants Open on Oahu
New Releases: We check out three new restaurants, two big time, one better.
Photo Essay: Everyday Life in 20th Century Honolulu
This is how we lived in 20th century Honolulu.
These are the 5 Most Endangered Historic Places in Hawai‘i
Each year, we look for our state’s most endangered historic places through a partnership with the Historic Hawaii Foundation and the State Historic Preservation Division.
The Opihi Shellfish Story
What’s going on underneath those shells? From gastronomy to conservation to evolutionary biology, we pry the secrets out of these little limpets.
2012 Hale Aina Award Winners
These are the winners for the 2012 Hale Aina Awards that was held at the Royal Hawaiian's Monarch Ballroom on November 6.
Best Lawyers in Hawaii 2011
Presenting 282 attorneys in 77 specialties, statewide.
The Last Days of Club Hubba Hubba
After a thorough renovation, about all that's left of Honolulu’s most infamous strip club is the legendary neon sign out front, and the memories of Hubba Hubba’s lurid past.
Present at the Food Revolution in Hawaii
20 years ago, a dozen chefs changed how Hawaii ate—and how the world viewed us.
Mayor Wright Homes: Public Housing Hell
Gang activity, rat infestations, deteriorating walls and ceilings, and, until this June, no hot, running water.
The Bed and Breakfast Battle in Hawai‘i
A new city bill purports to solve the simmering issue, but it still won’t be enough. The real problem? The city can’t enforce the current law. We tell you why.
How the Hula Preservation Society is Documenting a Piece of Hawai‘i History
For more than a decade, the Hula Preservation Society has been interviewing, and videotaping, hula’s most respected elders, capturing their knowledge, their memories and their stories. The result is a treasure trove of history and culture; here, we present just a few excerpts from the hundreds of hours of footage.
Drinks and Pupu in Hawaii
Pupu on the Rocks: You can’t always judge a great drinks and pupu place from the outside.
What Can You Get for $1 Million?
What Can You Get for $1 Million?: How far will a cool million take you when you’re shopping for a house on Oahu?
50 Great Dates in Honolulu
Whether you’re meeting her for the first time, or you’ve been married for 20 years, here are 50 great dates to romance that special someone.
Hawaii's Public Art
On the Hunt: See the city with fresh eyes via this article, an artistic scavenger hunt of Honolulu’s best public art.
Exploring Kahuku
Too often, the trip from Honolulu to Kahuku is a well-beaten path from downtown to the comforts of a single resort.
Micronesian in Hawai‘i
Micronesians are Hawai‘i's newest arrivals. We wanted to find out more about what it’s like to make a new life here.
Meet 7 Islanders Who Visibly Represent Their Faith
Many people consider themselves religious, but it takes a special level of devotion to literally wear one’s faith on one’s sleeve.
