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Leading Wāhine: Suzanne Vares-Lum Connects People from Many Backgrounds

Kathryn Drury Wagner,

Breaking barriers and building bridges to foster stability and security throughout the Pacific.

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A Hawai‘i Home Divided: Who Gets the Family Home?

Janis Magin Meierdiercks,

Many young adults believe their only chance of owning a house on O‘ahu is if they inherit their childhood home. But what happens when you aren’t an only child, or your parents want to sell?

Wahine

Wāhine Issues: What Needs to Change for Women?

Robbie Dingeman,

In the past 50 years, women in Hawai‘i have gained in individual rights, pay equity, and access to education and sports. But we haven’t achieved equality as many women still earn less than their male counterparts and shoulder more family responsibilities.

Local Businesses

Koreamoku Was Home to Life’s Dreams For These 3 Small Businesses

Mari Taketa,

Inside the heart of Koreamoku.

Neighborhood Guides

HONOLULU Magazine’s Guide to Road Tripping Around O‘ahu’s Neighborhoods

Robbie Dingeman, Jennifer Fiedler, Katrina Valcourt, Christi Young,

We asked locals for their best one-day itinerary for other locals outside of the urban core. Make sure to pack your cooler, ice packs, beach towel, slippers and a good amount of respect before you go.

People & Profiles

Leading Wāhine: These 5 Local Surfers Are Blue Crushing It

Don Wallace,

After decades of pressure, politicking and feats of raw courage by pioneering women, this year’s pro surf tour has an unprecedented five women from Hawai‘i.

Neighborhood Guides

A Local’s Guide to an O‘ahu Road Trip: Waipahu to Mākaha

Christi Young,

Start with a view of one of the last sugar mill stacks left on O‘ahu then sit for drinks in one of the best places to watch the sun set.

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The Best Real Estate Professionals in Hawai‘i 2022

HONOLULU Magazine Team,

Buying a home is one of the biggest, if not the biggest, investments people will ever make—especially in Hawai‘i. And with the rapid pace of the housing market right now, expert insight can make all the difference.

Meet 15 Who Inspire and Push Honolulu Forward in Everything

Robbie Dingeman, Stacey Makiya, Natalie Schack, Carlyn L. Tani, Kathryn Drury Wagner, Don Wallace,

From arts to government and restaurants to sports.

Subject to change: Mental health experts help us unpack our lives in Year Three of the pandemic

Health & Wellness

Mental Health Experts Help Us Unpack the Complicated World of Year Three of the Pandemic

Robbie Dingeman,

Subject to change.

Neighborhood Guides

A Local’s Guide to an O‘ahu Road Trip: Wahiawā to Salt Lake

Christi Young,

From plantation towns to planned communities, Central O‘ahu has its share of secret spots, a bumper crop of bowling alleys and neighborhood eats.

Neighborhood Guides

A Local’s Guide to an O‘ahu Road Trip: Waialua to Kahuku

Jennifer Fiedler,

O‘ahu’s North Shore is more than just big waves and small towns. A new batch of local restaurants, shops and activities will keep you busy in the country.

Bars and Cocktails

These Two Bars Deliver Some of Honolulu’s Most Luxurious and Creative Experiences

Martha Cheng,

But are they worth the price tag?

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Will the Higher Cost of Paradise End—Or End Up Ruining Hawai‘i?

Don Wallace,

We‘ve all been feeling the hit at the register, the pump, in the housing market. Economists tell us which price inflation is normal, and which things are just a blip.

Honolulu City Signs

Robbie Dingeman,

Iconic signs serve as beacons of our community. But they can disappear in a blink.

Looking Back

2021 Sour Poi Awards: Looking Back at the Loathsome, Laughable and Loopy News

Robbie Dingeman,

We take a look at the best of the worst news as we close the book on 2021.

Hale ‘Aina Awards

2021 Hale ‘Aina Award Winner: How to Build the Perfect Hawaiian Plate

Martha Cheng, Mari Taketa, Katrina Valcourt,

For the ultimate comfort food, we turn to our Hale ‘Aina winners for Hawaiian dishes passed down through generations as well as some sweet spins on a classic favorite.