Getting to Know Kanoa Goo
The Honolulu-born actor shares his career trajectory—from performing in school plays at Punahou to landing a starring role in the ABC drama The Rookie.
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Celebrate Black History Month
Support the Black community in Hawai‘i with these events and organizations.
HONOLULU’s Top 10 Stories of 2022
Excluding stories that appeared on Frolic Hawai‘i, here are our 10 most popular online stories for the year.
Owners and Chefs Share Their Best Recommendations on What to Order at Their Poke Shops
No matter how you eat it, there’s something comforting about cubes of fish mixed with sea salt, limu, ‘inamona or green onions.
The Best Lawyers in Hawai‘i 2023
The number of legal practice areas here—98—attests that life is complicated. But there’s no need to face those complications without an advocate.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: Past December Events
Here’s a look back at our archives.
There Are Other Fish in the Sea ... for Poke and Sashimi
Tis the season for parties, potlucks and sky-high ‘ahi prices, but why not try a tasty, less-expensive alternative?
Helping Chinatown Here and Across the Country
Grace Young, “the poet laureate of the wok,” gives money to Honolulu’s Chinatown to bring attention to its plight.
New Diamond Head Theatre Set for January Debut
The $23 million performance facility will offer an overall enhanced theatergoing experience.
Reviving Downtown and Chinatown
Nearly every Downtown block shows promise of being revamped amid the grit. Can Honolulu’s urban core make a comeback?
Meet the Next Generation at Sing Cheong Yuan Bakery and Other Shops
Adult children now help their parents run some of Chinatown’s most long-standing and beloved food businesses.
“The Nutcracker” Is Back in Honolulu
Ballet Hawai‘i, Hawai‘i Ballet Theatre, Honolulu Classical Ballet and Hawai‘i State Ballet are all staging the classic holiday show.
Wo Fat Building in Chinatown Is Becoming a Chic Boutique Hotel
The nearly 85-year-old building is being restored and the new hotel and restaurant is scheduled to open in late 2023.
Sprucing Up the Neighborhood Around ‘A‘ala Park
American Savings Bank opened its $100 million, 11-story, 373,000-square-foot campus across the park on the edge of Chinatown.
Remington Redo to Turn Former College into Downtown Hotel
The new AC by Marriott calls for chic makeover, new restaurant and craft cocktails on Bishop Street.
Give Big Hawai‘i: Who Benefits from Nonprofits? The Maui Farm
The Maui Farm provides safe, transitional housing to help families get back on their feet.
Give Big Hawai‘i: Who Benefits from Nonprofits? Hawai‘i Women in Filmmaking
Hawai‘i Women in Filmmaking supports representation both on and off screen.
Give Big Hawai‘i: Who Benefits from Nonprofits? Hui Mālama i ke Ala ‘Ūlili
Hui Mālama i ke Ala ‘Ūlili helps a local college student find his way.
Give Big Hawai‘i: Your Support Matters!
Nonprofits improve lives in Hawai‘i, from our keiki to kūpuna, and they need our help.
Reviving Downtown And Chinatown
Nearly every Downtown block shows promise of being revamped amid the grit. Can Honolulu’s urban core make a comeback?
5 Tasty ‘Ulu Recipes for Your Hawai‘i Thanksgiving
From a creamy starter to a sweet dessert, here are five recipes that give breadfruit the starring role.
The Curb’s Cookies and Toasts Are Worth A Drive to Kaimukī
Jonny Kimbro, a former chef at Senia and The Pig & The Lady, makes chewy chocolate chip cookies that are a must.
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From plantation towns to planned communities, Central O‘ahu has its share of secret spots, a bumper crop of bowling alleys and neighborhood eats.
We celebrated National Take a Hike Day (Nov. 17), with a round up of our top picks for the best hikes on the Island.
Not willing to change her identity to be part of the industry, Mahina Florence is at the height of her career because of her flawless Hawaiian complexion, strong athletic build, and friendly aloha spirit.
These restaurants and cafés hold themselves to a higher eco-standard that make deciding where to eat for ocean-minded people an easy decision.