The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: Hawai‘i’s First Condominium
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2021 Sour Poi Awards: Looking Back at the Loathsome, Laughable and Loopy News
We take a look at the best of the worst news as we close the book on 2021.
A Nonprofit Hopes to Save Spalding House as a New Home for Hawai‘i Independent Filmmakers
The Hawai‘i Film Foundation at Nu‘umealani is raising money to try and purchase the historic property.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: Hawai‘i's First Roller Rink
Let’s roll the clock back to 1871.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: Hawai‘i’s First Drive-In Theater
We miss 'um, fo' reels! Here’s a look back through our archives from January 1982.
Best of 2021: Editor’s Favorite Articles on HONOLULU Magazine
From exceptional trees to Pidgin, hip bars to beloved bakeries, here are some of my favorite 10 stories about Honolulu in 2021.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: How To Care For Poinsettias
Poinsettias have staying power beyond Christmas, if you treat them right.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: Local Comedians Honor Their Hero, Rap Reiplinger
Thanks for always making us laugh, Rap.
The Curtain Could be Going Back Up for a Kaimukī Landmark
Can the Queen stage a comeback?
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: Time-Honored Churches That Still Stand Today
Historic places of worship that are still around today.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: From Young-Kid Time, Bruno Mars Was Captivating Audiences and Hearts
Bruno Mars has been drippin’ in finesse since he could pop a hip and curl a lip like Elvis.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: The Man Behind The Honolulu Marathon
In 1973, Dr. Jack Scaff transformed the Mid-Pacific Road Runners 30K into a marathon, mapping out a route from the south to the east side of the island.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: The Not-So-Merrie Monarch?
Here’s a look back at November 2001.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: Honolulu’s Football Legacy
Back in 1946, “Paradise of the Pacific” trumpets Hawai‘i achieving the sports dream of fielding a professional football team in the territory.
Vladimir Ossipoff’s Personal Retreat Receives National Award
Out of the mist, the newly restored cabin gives us a new perspective of O‘ahu’s Leeward side.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: Heiress Abigail Kawānanakoa
The descendant of Hawaiian royalty and heiress to the estate of industrialist James Campbell expresses herself on topics from the overthrow of the monarchy to the state Office of Hawaiian Affairs. Here’s a look back at November 1986.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: Olympian Duke Kahanamoku
“The Playground of the World,” declares the headline on a story breathlessly describing the many sports happening in Hawai‘i in the 1920’s.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: The Growth of the Honolulu Museum of Art
Here’s a look back at September 1961.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: Halawa Valley Before the H-3
Here’s a look back at October 1981.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: James Michener’s “Hawaiʻi” Hits the Big Screen
Here’s a look back at October 1966.
Why Don’t More of Us Know Her Name? Alice A. Ball is Hidden in History
UH chemist Alice A. Ball discovered the world’s first leprosy treatment more than a hundred years ago, after achieving several firsts at the university in her short career.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: Polo in the Islands
Here’s a look back at October 1921.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: Illegal Vacation Rentals Plague Residents
Here’s a look back at September 2011.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: The Spectacle of Theater in the Islands Goes Back to the 18th Century
Here’s a look back at September 1936.
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Carissa Moore has become a beacon for a state, a people and a legion of young empowered women, without losing herself in the game.
We take a look at the best of the worst news as we close the book on 2021.
Still bummed your adventure travel plans were canceled? Get outside!
We take a look inside your high school yearbooks to find what’s changed about the local high school experience over the years, and what’s stayed exactly the same.
Hole-in-the-wall general stores dishing up their own eats—even if it’s just one ‘ono item—are a beloved part of Island life. Here are a few of Hawai‘i’s best.