Give Big Hawai‘i: Your Support Matters!
Nonprofits improve lives in Hawai‘i, from our keiki to kūpuna, and they need our help.
From the Magazine
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.
Afterthoughts: Why Sharing Is Important, Even if it Seems Like Bragging
Columnist James Charisma says telling others about he bought a place sounded like gloating.
Hawai‘i Finally Has a Maison Margiela Store
The luxury brand has opened a sleek 1,300-square-foot space at Ala Moana Center.
The Dancer: Mickey Weems
Faced with terminal cancer, he has chosen not to fear death, but to live out his days as joyfully as he can.
The Yogi: Tiana Hannemann
The 22-year-old went from disheartened engineering student to joyful yoga instructor and entrepreneur.
The Hiker: Travis Morrin
Hiking and human connections have helped the Maui restaurant owner stay sober and committed to a brighter future.
Sassy Mini Cars and Trucks Spotted in Honolulu
We can’t help but stare at these souped-up versions of micro vehicles.
Get Set to View Tonight’s Total Lunar Eclipse
November’s “Beaver Moon” begins around 10 p.m. HST Monday, with maximum viewing at 12:59 a.m. Tuesday.
Seeking Happiness
Meet seven people who have successfully made the quest their life focus, plus ways you can find your own happiness.
Editor’s Note: What is Happiness?
It’s our own personal journey, as we see it. And hopefully, this issue offers clarity.
Give Big Hawai‘i: Who Benefits from Nonprofits? After-School All-Stars
After-School All-Stars keeps kids safe and engaged in positive activities.
To Boost Your Happiness, Pursue Hobbies
By exploring your passions, you’ll reduce stress and anxiety.
The Designer: Miho Aoki Fichefeux
Once a New York fashion star, the designer has found solace on the slopes of Kona’s Hualālai volcano.
The Centenarian: Esther Nowell
The 102-year-old reflects on art and teaching others to find joy in creating.
5 Ways to Hack Your Serotonin in Hawai‘i for a Happiness Boost
These tried and true methods can trigger the release of the happiness chemical.
Time to Reexamine Relationships
We asked local clinical psychologist and sex therapist Janet Brito to tell us what we should look out for.
Wellness Practices Once Deemed Fringe Are Now Mainstream
From IV treatments to breath classes, people across Hawai‘i are finding their happiness.
Alice Inoue’s Happiness U Helps People Find Answers
The longtime happiness facilitator helps with life’s challenges.
Pets Are Furry Happiness Pills
Studies show that the life expectancy of animal owners is longer than for pet-less people.
Aloha Journal Can Help You Be More Grateful
The reflection and intention-setting tool, started by Danny Kim, is focused on building aloha.
