The Happiest Man: Alvin Wong
We check in with 2011’s happiest man in America.
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The Hiker: Travis Morrin
Hiking and human connections have helped the Maui restaurant owner stay sober and committed to a brighter future.
The Walker: Don Wallace
HONOLULU’s contributing editor takes us on a first-person journey to happiness around Diamond Head.
Seeking Happiness
Meet seven people who have successfully made the quest their life focus, plus how you can find your own happiness.
Tumua Tuinei May Be Hawai‘i’s Next Big Comedian
The former UH football player has been selling out shows with his straight-up, hilarious local humor.
Ola I Ka Wai: Water Is Life
Amid the vast scope of climate change, our series explores each of the natural elements that shape our island life, starting with water.
“Ka Leo” Celebrates Centennial
Over the past 100 years, the University of Hawai‘i publication has displayed a fearless drive for truth.
Hana Kitchens Incubates New Culinary Community
A first-of-its-kind commissary kitchen in Honolulu offering space for retail, pop-up restaurants and cooking classes.
Best of HONOLULU 2022: The Best Shopping on O‘ahu
These 21 winners deserve a spot on your must-buy list.
Best of HONOLULU 2022: The Best Food and Drinks on O‘ahu
Find 13 of our editors’ favorites, plus 36 winners and finalists voted on by readers.
Best of HONOLULU 2022: The Best Fitness and Outdoor Fun on O‘ahu
Grab your skates, clubs and rackets for these 20 ways to get out and play.
Best of HONOLULU 2022: The Best Celebrations and Getaways on O‘ahu
Readers chose their top six places to treat themselves and loved ones.
Best of HONOLULU 2022: The Best Services on O‘ahu
Take a class, sing your heart out onstage or get your hair done at our 84 top picks chosen by readers and editors.
Best of HONOLULU 2022
From best Korean fried chicken to banh mi, the best way to get into pickleball to best beach blanket, we pulled together the top food, fitness, shopping, services and family-friendly picks.
The Mission: Bringing Home Native Hawaiian Remains
No Hawaiian has done as much repatriation work as Edward Halealoha Ayau, who has been bringing back Native Hawaiian human remains for more than 30 years.
Leading Wāhine: Sylvia Luke Serves as a Role Model for Lawmakers
Striving to transform into a new kind of lieutenant governor who works more as a chief operating officer.
Leading Wāhine: Shelee Kimura Wants to Transition Hawai‘i Away from a Reliance on Fossil Fuels
Making Hawai‘i more energy efficient and sustainable.
How Well Do You Know L&L? Meet the Woman Running the Global Chain
Her family has built a successful restaurant franchise business, one plate lunch at a time.
Leading Wāhine: Claire Sullivan Connects Food Choices with Values
Rethinking and rebuilding our relationships with food, with access—and joy—in mind.
Leading Wāhine: Debbi Eleneki Paves the Way for First Responders
Inspiring current and future generations of female firefighters.
Leading Wāhine: MMA Star Ilima-Lei Macfarlane Fights for Women’s Safety
A force to be reckoned with—both in the MMA cage and when fighting for the safety of women and the ‘āina.
Leading Wāhine: Pat Saiki Encourages Women to Persevere
Advocating for women as a state and federal lawmaker.
Leading Wāhine: No‘u Revilla Recasts the Contours of Pacific Literature
Revilla, a queer ‘Ōiwi poet and educator, continues the tradition of literary excellence by Hawaiian writers.
