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From Our Files

From Our Files: May Day Is Lei Day in 1958

Julie Stanley,

We flipped back 65 years to see what the city was buzzing about in May 1958.

From Our Files

From Our Files: See What the Punahou Carnival Looked Like in 1948

Brie Thalmann,

We flipped back 75 years to see what Honolulu was buzzing about in April 1948.

History

9 Things You Didn’t Know About Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalaniana‘ole

Katrina Valcourt,

Say Happy Birthday to a prince who could pass laws and throw punches.

Teaser Muu At The Museum 1 Photo Sean Marrs Photography

Style

Gorgeous Mu‘umu‘u Worn at Mu‘u at the Museum 2023

Brie Thalmann,

Decked out in stunning new and vintage mu‘u and holokū from iconic Hawai‘i designers, guests celebrated Mu‘umu‘u Month at Queen Emma Summer Palace.

Calabash

The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: Racing in the Moloka‘i Hoe

Christi Young,

In 1957, Paradise of the Pacific gave readers a glimpse at the exhausting 37-mile competition.

From Our Files

The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: Theater at UH Mānoa

Christi Young,

In November 1932, Paradise of the Pacific notes that the then-new idea of combining actors and actresses of different ethnicities and international theatrical styles was surprising.

HONOLULU Latest Stories

Our Favorite Ghost Stories About Haunted Places on O‘ahu

Jasmine Chagnon,

We've rounded up the spookiest stories about Mākua Cave, ‘Iolani Palace, Pali Lookout and more.

From Our Files

History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: Sportscaster Jim Leahey’s Legacy

Katrina Valcourt,

Here’s a look back at the sportscaster's most dramatic moment of his career calling games.

People & Profiles

Hear the Story of Hawai‘i’s First Serial Killer on “What School You Went?”

PBS Hawai‘i,

The next episode of PBS Hawai‘i’s weekly podcast discusses details of this unsolved crime.

Calabash

Capturing Kānaka Through ManaChrome

Maria Burke,

Kenyatta Kelechi performs the art of wet plate photography through a uniquely Native Hawaiian lens.

From Our Files

The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: The People of Lāna‘i

Christi Young,

Here’s a look back at July 1982.

Feature

The Mission: Bringing Home Native Hawaiian Remains

Martha Cheng,

No Hawaiian has done as much repatriation work as Edward Halealoha Ayau, who has been bringing back Native Hawaiian human remains for more than 30 years.

From Our Files

The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: The Rise of Hawaiian Music

Christi Young,

Here’s a look back at July 1962.

From Our Files

The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: Hawai‘i’s Cattle Industry

Christi Young,

Here’s a look back at July 1957.

From Our Files

The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: O‘ahu’s First Railroad

Christi Young,

Here’s a look back at July 1937.

History

History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: First Public Park of the Kingdom

Stacey Makiya,

Kapi‘olani Park is the ultimate soccer destination, but back in the day the park (including the Honolulu Zoo and Waikīkī Natatorium) was a place for royalty to gather (and party) with the public.

The First Academy of Arts Photography Class

History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: First Academy of Arts Photography Class

Stacey Makiya,

The first photography class at the Academy of Arts, currently known as Honolulu Museum of Arts, captured intriguing pics from all around the island.

Calabash

The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: The Original International Market Place

Stacey Makiya,

Take a look back at Waikīkī's International Market Place; before Anthropplogie, Herringbone and Mitsuwa made it their home.

History

The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: The Year of the Volleyball

Katrina Valcourt,

Here’s a look back at May 1977.

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Temari Hawai‘i Celebrates 43 Years of Preserving Handmade Asian and Pacific Art Forms

HONOLULU Branded Content Team,

Temari Hawai‘i focuses on sharing ideas, traditional approaches, and new transformations of art forms—serving as a bridge across rich, Asian and Pacific spanning over generations.