Hula Ki‘i—with Puppets—Brings a Nearly Lost Art to Honolulu Audiences
The historical puppet hula performance will make a rare appearance at a concert on Oct. 7.
Hawaiian History
The 5 Most Endangered Historic Places in Hawai‘i
The Historic Hawai‘i Foundation, the State Historic Preservation Division and HONOLULU Magazine compile an annual list of some of our state’s most endangered sites.
The Harrowing Journey of the Hornet That Gave Mark Twain His Big Newspaper Scoop
How 15 shipwrecked sailors endured a trek that eventually dropped them on the east side of the Big Island 150 years ago.
For the First Time in 237 Years a Priceless Feathered Cloak and Helmet Are Home in Hawai‘i and Now You Can Finally See Them
Here are 10 things you need to know about a feathered cape and helmet, once owned by Captain Cook, appearing together at Hawai‘i’s Bishop Museum.
The 7 Most Endangered Historic Places in Hawai‘i
The Historic Hawai‘i Foundation, the state Historic Preservation Division and HONOLULU Magazine compile an annual list of some of our state’s most endangered places.
The 25 Greatest Hawai‘i Songs of the New Century
As voted by a panel of experts. Plus, read the stories behind the music.
Finding Honouliuli: Rediscovering an Almost-Forgotten Chapter of Hawai‘i History
How a phone call to a retired librarian led to the rediscovery of the state’s largest internment camp.
3 Essential Ways to Survive in the Wild, Hawaiian Style
Brother Noland teaches us how to use a rabbit stick, start a fire and throw a net.
Hōkūleʻa: Teaching on the Wind
As the Hōkūleʻa sets off across the world, Hawaii students will be taking notes.
Getting an Early Glimpse of Hokulea and Hikianalia Canoe Trek
Polynesian canoes go on a three-hour tour.
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.
Keone Nunes: Traditional Hawaiian Tattoo Artist
For many people seeking a Hawaiian tattoo, Keone Nunes is their only option.
Honolulu in 1888: The City That Made the Magazine
King David Kalakaua founded this magazine under a royal charter as Paradise of the Pacific, publishing our first issue in January 1888. On these pages, we take you back in time to see what life in Honolulu was like then.
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.
These are the 5 Most Endangered Historic Places in Hawai‘i
Each year, we look for our state’s most endangered historic places through a partnership with the Historic Hawaii Foundation and the State Historic Preservation Division.
How the Hula Preservation Society is Documenting a Piece of Hawai‘i History
For more than a decade, the Hula Preservation Society has been interviewing, and videotaping, hula’s most respected elders, capturing their knowledge, their memories and their stories. The result is a treasure trove of history and culture; here, we present just a few excerpts from the hundreds of hours of footage.
Herb Kane: The Last Interview
Just months ago, we had the opportunity to talk with Herb Kane, as powerful an artist as Hawaii has ever produced.
Hawai‘i’s Most Endangered Historic Sites
The Historic Hawaii Foundation, the State Historic Preservation Division and Honolulu Magazine compile an annual list of some of our state's most endangered places.
100 Years of Hawaiian Music
Hawaiian music, however flexible, has its own distinctive personality.
Ancient Hula Hawaiian Style
Nearly a dozen vintage recordings of mele (songs or chants) for ancient hula have been resurrected, remastered and compiled on a new album, Ancient Hula Hawaiian Style, Volume 1: Hula Kuahu.
Kamehameha IV and the Shooting of Henry Neilson
Alexander Liholiho shot one of his closest friends, leaving physical and emotional wounds from which neither man would recover.
50 Greatest Songs of Hawai‘i
An esteemed panel of musicologists, producers and artists select the 50 greatest songs in Hawai‘i music history.
