Here Are the Local Businesses & Restaurants Participating in Today’s National Strike
O‘ahu businesses and restaurants are closing or doing something special for the community to support the call for an end to ICE violence.
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Your Insider Guide to the 2026 Punahou Carnival
Check out what’s new and where to find all your favorites at this year’s carnival on Friday, Feb. 6, and Saturday, Feb. 7.
Valentine’s Day Menus at O‘ahu Restaurants and Bakeries
Valentine’s menus are blooming like roses—start your search for cute treats and romantic meals with these 100.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Jan. 29–Feb. 4, 2026
Stroll through a Hong Kong-style night market, watch a North Shore surf contest, shop for a Valentine’s gift, see a dance showcase and more.
Biting Into Marujuu, the City’s First Sizzling Hamburg Restaurant
Where Japanese-style hamburger steaks come with a side of anime.
Amazing Mu‘umu‘u Worn for Mu‘umu‘u Month 2026
Guests donned beautiful mu‘umu‘u and enjoyed a Mamo Howell fashion show in celebration of the 11th anniversary of Mu‘umu‘u Month.
Exciting Fitness Classes and Wellness Activities to Try on O‘ahu
Switch up your routine with fun new classes and activities designed to reenergize, realign and restore.
8 Best Dog-Friendly Hikes on O‘ahu
Leashed dogs are allowed on dozens of state trails. Here are our top picks for where to hike with your furry friend.
Home Is Here With Local Artists Kalany Omengkar and Tassho Pearce
Meet Micronesian painter Kalany Omengkar and hip-hop pioneer and rapper Tassho Pearce, both sharing their artistic journeys.
Foodflash: 9 Hawai‘i Chefs and Eateries Are in the Running for 2026 James Beard Awards
Longtime restaurateur Peter Merriman leads the pack—and 5 of the 9 are first-time semifinalists.
Tonkatsu Tamafuji, One of Honolulu’s Hardest-to-Get Reservations, Plans to Expand
Same address, different floor: The tonkatsu specialist widely regarded as Honolulu’s best is moving into a much bigger space.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Jan. 22–28, 2026
Attend a home building show, view a new exhibit about Robert Cazimero, play glow-in-the-dark pickleball, see a crime thriller and more.
All Our Favorite Soups in Honolulu
There's nothing better on a chilly day than tucking into one of these comforting bowls.
Your Ultimate Guide to Runs, Walks, Swims and Cycling Events on O‘ahu
Get outside, get moving and get in shape with our handy guide to awesome outdoor fitness events on O‘ahu.
Where to Take Fun Classes on O‘ahu
New year, new hobbies, crafts and skills for you to acquire at studios and community centers around town.
What’s Open or Closed in Honolulu for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Your guide to which city services will be available or suspended in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026.
Where to See Cherry Blossoms on O‘ahu
Hawai‘i’s cherry blossom season has arrived! Here’s where you can view the lovely flowers in bloom.
Pioneering Hawai‘i Bartender Dave Newman Has Left Pint + Jigger After 13 Years. Here’s What He Has to Say
The industry leader talks about how far cocktails have come, his greatest lesson at Pint and what’s next.
Asatos Waikīkī Debuts a Whimsical Three-Course Dessert Omakase Starting Today
The $58 menu is a Willy Wonka-esque journey that’s wacky, geeky and over the top.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Jan. 15–21, 2026
Watch pro golfers, shop for vinyl records and books, get a tattoo, meet big wave surfers and more.
Where to Eat If It’s Not Your First Time to O‘ahu
So you’ve tried plate lunch, loco moco and shave ice. Now try these.
Finding Community and Kava at ‘Awa Hou Kava Lounge
The kava bar in the old Glazer’s Coffee spot is an ideal space for socializing, relaxing and exploring kava from around the Pacific.
How’s the Frozen Dim Sum at Home from Yung Yee Kee’s New Shop?
We checked out the new Go Go Mix frozen dim sum shop in ‘Aiea.
