Go Check Um: 7 Hawai‘i Things We’re Loving This Week
From new music and art to fresh fashions and interiors—our quick picks for living stylishly.
HONOLULU Latest Stories
Meet Honolulu Pride Headliner and Parade Grand Marshal Sasha Colby
Hawai‘i’s homegrown icon and trailblazer returns to celebrate Pride in Honolulu.
Find Mooncakes for Mid-Autumn Moon Festival at These Shops in Honolulu
Chinese bakeries and restaurants are stocked with cakes for the Sept. 29 Moon Festival.
Our Watch List: Films to Look Forward to This Fall
Get tickets and mark your calendars for these upcoming films and shows we’re excited to see from HRFF, HIFF and more.
Hawai‘i’s Senior Yakitori Master Has Opened His Own Restaurant
Not much has changed at Yakitori Ando since this post originally appeared in 2018—only now the wait for a reservation is about two months.
Kāko‘o Maui: Buy Online From These 6 Farms to Support Maui
If you want to support Maui from afar, check out these farms that sell their locally grown and made products online.
Ensuring the Safety of Our Pets: The Necessity of Disaster Preparedness
Pet owners, don’t delay—here’s how to keep your pets safe and prepare them for the upheaval of disasters like hurricanes or fires.
Debu Brings Giant Kimbap Rolls and Inari Bombs to Ke‘eaumoku
Think poke bombs but topped with unagi, bulgogi, avocado or corn—and don’t miss those giant kimbap rolls.
Farewell to Nam Fong 南方燒臘 After 35 Years in Chinatown
The classic Hong Kong-style roast meats shop is closed Tuesday for its weekly day off. It closes for good on Sunday, Sept. 24.
Shop Dreamy Home Décor at the New Woven by Shaolin Boutique
Interior designer Shaolin Low brings together chic homewares, curated furniture options and accessible design services in Kailua.
Four Hawaiian Goddesses Take the Stage With a Contemporary Twist
Oh My Goddess!, Iona Contemporary Dance Theatre’s first new production in eight years, debuts in September. We got the inside scoop from founder Cheryl Flaharty.
Kāko‘o Maui: Shop the Cutest Keiki Items from Mom-Owned Maui Brands
Shop small and support these Maui businesses helmed by multitalented mamas.
We Tried It: Wave808 Karaoke
The new karaoke spot on Sheridan Street offers swanky rooms, high-tech karaoke equipment and a solid drink menu.
How Is Maui’s Air Quality After the Wildfires?
A month after the devastation, people are living amid potentially dangerous air quality. Here are the precautions you should take.
La Bettola Is the New Italian Hot Spot in Waikīkī
It’s also the home of the OG uni pasta and good family-style portions next to the aquarium at ‘Alohilani Resort.
Waiāhole Poi Factory Is Expanding to Windward Mall
Fresh poi, beef lū‘au and Sweet Lady of Waiāhole are coming to the mall food court in October.
Kāko‘o Maui: Things to Do on Maui
Planning to visit Maui? Check out these cool events on our neighbor island to support the local economy and its entertainment scene.
Support Our Neighbor Island ‘Ohana While You Shop the Kōkua Maui Online Auction
Now through Sept. 15, shop with a purpose and place your bids on items from favorite Island designers. All net proceeds will benefit the Hawai‘i Community Foundation Maui Strong Fund.
Benefit Events, Concerts and Fundraisers for Maui Wildfire Relief
From benefit concerts to fundraising auctions, our Hawai‘i community is hustling to organize awesome events to help Maui recover.
These Hawai‘i Designers and Boutiques Are Donating 100% of Proceeds to Maui’s Recovery
Shop local and support the Maui community on their road to recovery after the wildfire disaster.
Maui Wildfires: How to Support Our Maui Neighbors From O‘ahu
Want to help those affected by the Maui wildfires? Here are the ways you can lend your support on O‘ahu and donate to Maui.
Everything You Need to Know to Prepare for a Hurricane
We talked to the Department of Emergency Management to get the answers to important hurricane preparedness FAQ.
Lele Ka Lehua: The Ashes Scatter
Climate experts warned of wildfire dangers for more than a decade before the August fires devastated Maui.
Beer Lab Just Opened a Beer Garden and Poke Counter on Beretania
It’s the fourth location for this growing craft beer microchain.
