2020 Holiday Gift Guide: Happy Hobby-Days
From gardening and knitting to rollin’ with our homies, this year’s favorite pastime presents.
From the Magazine
The History of Hawai‘i: Hawaiian Poi Dogs of Old Polynesia
A snippet of Hawai‘i in the 1930s, from our files.
2020 Holiday Gift Guide: Personalized Presents
6 gifts you can customize for dear ones near and far.
The Best Things to Do on O‘ahu in December 2020
Virtual live concerts, decorating our homes with local goods, cooking at home and running outdoors.
The History of Hawai‘i: The Origins of the Kamehameha Day Floral Parade
In 1930, business leaders and planners of the defunct Mid-Pacific carnival launched spring and fall Festivals of the Pacific.
Three Uplifting New Hawaiʻi Albums We’re Downloading Now
While we were staying home, local musicians tapped into their own creativity. We are grateful.
Drink Just-Brewed Beer, Buy Fishing Gear, Fix Something and Eat Old-School Japanese Food on Kāne‘ohe’s Kahuhipa Street
A diverse mix of businesses tucked into two-story warehouses.
Find Local Seeds for Local Needs from the Hawai‘i Seed Growers Network
The group’s online marketplace sells varieties adapted to the pests and diseases of Hawai‘i’s unique growing conditions.
Island-Inspired Graphics Paired with Energetic Hues Result in More Modern Aloha, Less Tacky Tropical
Language of the Birds’ aesthetics and quality are some of the reasons this Hawai‘i-inspired brand continues to soar.
Look Into My Smize: The 3 Best Mascaras and Eyeliners to Buy Right Now
Luxe makeup labels are giving us the tools to enhance our lids and lashes in dramatic, eye-catching ways.
More Than Any Other Brewery, Beer Lab HI Captures the Everyday Joys of Living in Hawai‘i
In craft brewing, Beer Lab feels like what the Hawai‘i Regional Cuisine movement was to Hawai‘i’s culinary world almost 30 years ago.
We Had No Idea Our 2005 List of “40 Things Every Local Must Do” Would Have Such a Short Shelf Life
The history of Hawai‘i, from our files.
The Best Things to Do on O‘ahu in November 2020
The 40th anniversary of an international film festival, a Thanksgiving concert, sunflower gazing, tree planting and more.
5 Sporty and Sleek Slip-On Sandals From Hawai‘i Designers and Boutiques
They might not stick around for East Coasters during fall, but here, slides are as perennial as rubbah slippahs.
Your O‘ahu Neighborhood Guide: Monsarrat Avenue
Once a sleepy burger stop for surfers, Monsarrat Avenue has transformed over 19 years into a food and fashion scene noted for outdoorsy authenticity.
Hawai‘i’s Tourists Used to Make Poi “Cocktails” in 1930
The history of Hawai‘i from our files.
Overheard in Honolulu: Two Leaders in Honolulu’s Theater World Talk About Entertainment During Quarantine
Fall usually means packed playhouses applauding the start of the theater season. Not this year.
The Best Things to Do on O‘ahu in October 2020
Thankfully there are still so many reasons to stand by #LuckyWeLiveHonolulu—but we recommend calling ahead to check for any event changes.
