Three New Hawai‘i-Themed Titles for Little Readers
For your curious keiki, a book about Hawai‘i fashion, Eddie Aikau and his legacy, and the history, culture and traditions of the Islands.
HONOLULU Latest Stories
Save the Date: Can’t-Miss Family-Friendly Events on O‘ahu in 2025
Your cheat sheet to exciting family-friendly events from summer through the end of 2025.
Talk Story With Stephanie Lum
We chat with the multitalented boy mom about ways to sneak in family time, what drives her Muthaship podcast and diving into new passions, from acting to comedy.
Sweet Treats: Michelle Karr-Ueoka’s Haupia Tapioca and Butterscotch Cookie Recipes
We asked one of Hawai‘i’s premier pastry chefs and a mother to a little one, Michelle Karr-Ueoka, for a simple, kid-loved dessert to make at home.
20 Awesome Family Activities
Looking for fresh activities to enjoy as a family? Here’s our fall-winter bucket list jam-packed with fantastic ideas to get you out and about.
Our Guide: Honolulu Summer Festivals
Looking for fun things to do with friends and family? Eat, drink, dance and celebrate culture throughout the summer.
The Search for Good Tacos on O‘ahu: A Californian’s Top Picks
More taquerias are sprouting up, bringing more choices. Try these.
A Conversation with Mariah Rigg, Author of Extinction Capital of the World
Named a most anticipated book by Debutiful, Oprah Daily and Vulture, Extinction Capital of the World is Rigg’s debut collection of short stories.
Your Insider Guide to the 31st Made in Hawai‘i Festival
The 31st annual Made in Hawai‘i Festival returns on Aug. 15–17. Here’s what you should know before you go.
Honolulu Pride: LGBTQIA+ Events in August 2025
Volunteer at a cat shelter, catch a screening of the 1974 film Murder on the Orient Express and squad up for kickball.
Seriously, Thanks for Not Stealing My Avocados
Counting the fruits of my avocado tree has become my obsession.
HONOLULU Magazine Wins 12 Local and National Awards for 2024
We’re honored to take home awards from the Society of Professional Journalists Hawai‘i Chapter and the City and Regional Magazine Association for work we published last year.
All Our Favorite Cold Noodles in Honolulu
When the summer heat hits, we reach for these refreshingly delicious cold noodle dishes.
O‘ahu Bon Dance Schedule 2025
Save the dates for these Obon festivals and bon dances happening across O‘ahu this summer.
Tororo Is a New Izakaya With a 6 to 8 p.m. Happy Hour
It means “grated mountain yam.” And there’s a chance dishes from shuttered Eastern Paradise might appear.
My Top 4 Açaí Bowls in Hale‘iwa
Açaí bowls are practically a way of life on the North Shore. These are the must-haves in its beachiest town.
Michelin-Recognized Okdongsik Returns With Location Near Ala Moana Center
A Seoul-based bastion of restrained Korean cuisine offers more than gomtang soup at its new Sky Honolulu outpost.
Your Insider Guide to the 2025 Korean Festival
Eat creative kim chee dishes, bop to K-pop music, see taekwondo moves and enjoy authentic activities at this cultural showcase.
All Our Favorite Fried Chicken in Honolulu
Our Frolic and HONOLULU writers share their fave fried chicken finds.
Photo Gallery: Native Seabird Manu-o-Kū Nesting Downtown
We spotted adorable baby manu-o-Kū in bustling downtown Honolulu.
Hilton Hawaiian Village’s Beer Dinner Tonight Pairs Barbecue with Aloha Beer Co.
It’s the second of the resort’s three-part Summer Beer Dinner Series with all-local Hawai‘i breweries.
Showdown in Chinatown Filmmaking Competition Returns After 10 Years
The local competition that challenges filmmakers to create short films in just 48 hours is set for July 26.
Kelly’s Korner Is Your One-Stop Shop for Chinese Groceries and Asian Snacks in Chinatown
The Chinese grocery store has expanded to a larger space in Chinatown Cultural Plaza, stocking produce, meats, seafood, dry goods and loads of snacks and drinks.
15 Places to Slurp Green River on O‘ahu
Revisiting where and why the wondrous green soda has a nostalgic hold on our palates.
