From Our Files: Moments from Hawai‘i’s History – December Edition
A look back at Honolulu from 1948 to 2003. Stories taken from the archives of the Paradise of the Pacific and HONOLULU Magazine.
Hawaiian History
Relive the Vibrant String and Brass Music of Kalākaua’s Reign This January
Award-winning musicians perform “A Night of Sovereign Strings” at the Honolulu Museum of Art on Jan. 12 and 13.
O‘ahu Museum Ideas: Sit in a 19th Century Trial at Kamehameha V Judiciary History Center
The center brings the law to life in a courtroom restored to what it looked like in 1913, with an exhibit depicting the effects of martial law in the Islands.
O‘ahu Museum Ideas: Take a Train Ride at the Hawaiian Railway Society
You can check out local locomotives; watch model trains zip through an expansive miniature landscape; and buy train whistles or exclusive Tori Richard aloha shirts.
Hawai‘i Then and Now: This is What Honolulu Used to Look Like
See Honolulu then and now through the lens of these Old Honolulu photos.
Hawai‘i Then and Now: Portraits of O‘ahu’s Past
Disappearing Diamond Head, a historic fire in Chinatown and mule-drawn trolleys. We look back ... and forward at Honolulu.
Inside HONOLULU: One of Hula’s Living Legacies Graced Our Cover Twice, 60 Years Apart
It’s no surprise that kumu hula Puanani Alama appeared on the cover of our magazine. Only she’d done it once before, when she was just 15 years old.
King Kalākaua’s Newest Birthday Gift Arrives This Week at ‘Iolani Palace
Cultural expert and feather artist brings ancient art to life at the only royal residence in the U.S.
Museum Mystery: Where Are Queen Kapi‘olani’s Victorian Era Jewels From?
The story of how it traveled through the hands of as many as three queens has local museum experts hunting through history.
Check Out Rare Pieces of Hawaiian Innovation in “Ho‘oulu Hawai‘i” Exhibit
The Honolulu Museum of Art’s newest exhibit includes kingdom telephones, photographs, textiles, royal orders, jewelry from ali‘i collections and more.
Haunted Historic Sites in Honolulu Beckon You This Halloween
Learn the spooky histories of different Hawai‘i cultures.
Quote Unquote: Meet the Aloha Festivals Floral Parade's Pā‘ū Rider
Representing the island of Kaho‘olawe, Faith Kalamau marks her third year participating as a pā‘ū princess in the annual Waikīkī parade.
King Kamehameha III Statue Unveiled on Hawaiian Sovereignty Restoration Day
The 12-foot-tall bronze statue dedication took place at Thomas Square in Honolulu in honor of the 175th anniversary of Lā Ho‘iho‘i Ea.
O‘ahu Walking Tour: Discover Hale‘iwa’s Most Iconic Historic Sites
We try walking tours that uncover O‘ahu’s rich history and culture.
O‘ahu Walking Tour: Take a Journey Back to When Waikīkī Was Home to The Ali‘i
We try walking tours that uncover O‘ahu’s rich history and culture.
7 Iconic Sugar Mill Smokestacks That Still Stand Tall in Hawai‘i
The landmark smokestacks serve as daily reminders of these communities’ rich plantation history.
2018 Pan-Pacific Festival
The weekend-long festival was held Friday, June 8, through Sunday, June 10, in Waikīkī, and showcased nearly 100 different performance groups and organizations from around the Pacific.
2018 King Kamehameha Statue Lei Draping Ceremony
The annual King Kamehameha Statue Lei Draping Ceremony was held on Friday, June 8 at the Statue of King Kamehameha I at Aliʻiolani Hale.
Q&A: Kumu Earl Kawa‘a Teaches More Than Just Woodworking Classes
The revered kumu has taught poi board and stone classes to more than 5,000 students.
What Our Readers Miss the Most About Old Waikīkī
We asked our readers what they miss the most about old Waikīkī. Tell us your answer in the comments!
The Essential Guide to Taro: The Significance of Kalo in Hawaiian Culture
To Native Hawaiians, the kalo plant is a sacred connection to their ancestors.
How Thanksgiving Has Been Celebrated in Hawai‘i Over the Years
Throwback Thanksgiving Thursday.
Keepers of the Kaona: How These 6 Kumu Preserve Hawai‘i’s Hula Traditions
These kumu hula have worked tirelessly for decades to ensure that the kaona, knowledge and traditional practices shared by their mentors are passed on to the next generation.
Take a 360-Degree Tour of ‘Iolani Palace With New LED Lighting
The palace will offer free tours on Kama‘āina Sunday, Nov. 12, and will be decorated for King Kalākaua’s birthday, Nov. 16.
