Field Notes: The Scoop on Hawai‘i’s Dog Parks
Field Notes explores Honolulu’s vast and varied scenes and subcultures. This month: the Ala Wai Dog Park.
From the Magazine
Hawai‘i Ethnic Pageants Are More Than Just Beauty Contests
Ethnic beauty pageants have long been a staple of Hawai‘i’s diverse cultural history. Over the years, though, they’ve had to evolve to fit the changing times.
8 Unusual Types of Sushi You Must Try at Sushi ii
A guide to the unfamiliar fishes at Sushi ii.
11 Things Every Local Should Resolve To Do in 2015
Start the new year right with some Hawai‘i specific resolutions.
‘Ukulele Virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro Talks About Bruce Lee, TED Talks and the Future of the ‘Ukulele
HONOLULU Magazine caught up with Jake Shimabukuro during a brief visit to Honolulu.
Meet Two Women Who Survived Cancer, and What You Need to Know Now
Lucrecia Fry and Jamey Etherton were diagnosed with cancer. What’s next?
How 7 Local Talents are Moving Hawai‘i’s Fashion Industry Forward
Dale Hope, Sig and Kūha‘o Zane, Lynne Hanzawa O’Neill, Ari Southiphong, Rona Bennett and Lan Chung talk about the past, present and future of Hawai‘i’s fashion industry.
Field Notes: Inside a Honolulu Community Garden
Field Notes explores Honolulu’s vast and varied scenes and subcultures. This month: the Makiki Community Garden.
Ballet Hawai‘i’s Pamela Taylor-Tongg reflects on ”The Nutcracker”
Pamela Taylor-Tongg, artistic director at Ballet Hawai‘i, reflects on 36 seasons of the Christmas classic, The Nutcracker, and how, when mishaps occur, the Rats are often involved.
North Shore’s Surf Row: Where The Pro Surfers Live
We road-tripped to the North Shore of O‘ahu to take a neighborly peek over the surf world’s most expensive fences.
Birds of Paradise: Can You Spot These 5 Hawai‘i Birds in Honolulu?
You don’t have to venture deep into the forest to spot beautiful, interesting birds.
From the Mountain to the Sea: Saving the Heeia Ahupuaa
Today, three Native Hawaiian-led organizations and thousands of volunteers are at the forefront of efforts to restore an ahupuaa neighboring Kaneohe to its ancient functions—with lessons for the future.
911 for the Life Aquatic: Hawai‘i’s Marine Mammal Response Network
For dolphins, whales or seals in bad situations, Hawaii’s Marine Mammal Response Network knows just what to do.
New Foodie Finds Arrive in Honolulu
Try these locally made products from Adoboloco, Maui Preserved and Manoa Chocolate.
The Freshest Noodles Made in Honolulu
Meet the noodle makers rolling out the Island’s nicest noodles by hand ... and foot!
We Tried It: I Am a Roller Derby Girl in Honolulu
Injuries, drama, dedication, victory—associate editor Tiffany Hill laced up her skates to rumble in Honolulu’s fast-growing sport.
This is What It’s Like to Spend 24 Hours at Kaimana Beach
A day in the life of one of Honolulu’s favorite stretches of sand.
Na Puka Kula: Hawaiian Immersion Graduates
Some of the first graduates of the Hawaiian immersion schools have been out on their own in the adult world for a few years now. We caught up with four of them for their reflections on the schools, the language and their futures.
The First Hawaiians: Native Plants
These plants, many found nowhere else in the world, welcomed the first Hawaiians to their new home and became essential in everyday life.
Photo Essay: Everyday Life in 20th Century Honolulu
This is how we lived in 20th century Honolulu.
The Last Days of Club Hubba Hubba
After a thorough renovation, about all that's left of Honolulu’s most infamous strip club is the legendary neon sign out front, and the memories of Hubba Hubba’s lurid past.
The Bed and Breakfast Battle in Hawai‘i
A new city bill purports to solve the simmering issue, but it still won’t be enough. The real problem? The city can’t enforce the current law. We tell you why.
Easter Island Controversy
Easter Surprise: A UH professor stirs up controversy with a new book on the Rapanui people of Easter Island.
Micronesian in Hawai‘i
Micronesians are Hawai‘i's newest arrivals. We wanted to find out more about what it’s like to make a new life here.
