Sneak Peek: See the On-Stage Lineup at the 30th Annual Made in Hawai‘i Festival
Ticket sales launch tomorrow, Aug. 9. Find out where to buy yours, plus the incredible lineup of entertainment that will make you shout, “chee-hoo!”
Local Businesses
La Tour Bakehouse Marks 40 Years with New Retail Location
Now through November, owner Thanh Lam is donating all sales from his bakery store to charity.
Da Shop Presents the Hottest Reads of the Summer
Sit back and relax on a warm summer day with these page-turners from Kaimukī’s go-to bookstore.
Introducing Iida Keawe: Where Timeless Elegance Meets Modern Innovation
Discover unique designs fusing high fashion, Hawaiian culture and storytelling.
Best of HONOLULU 2024
We’re celebrating the entrepreneurs, restaurateurs, designers, retailers, artists and others who make our city vibrant and fun.
Best of HONOLULU 2024: Services on O‘ahu
You need a vet, auto repairs, tools or another service? Consult this list of businesses voted and selected as most reliable in their fields.
Best of HONOLULU 2024: Beauty & Self-Care on O‘ahu
Treat yourself to beauty and self-care services like the best custom essential oil blend, head massage, eyelash extensions and more.
Cheers, Roberta, to 20 Years!
Designer Roberta Oaks reflects on celebrating her 20th anniversary in the local fashion industry.
New in Town: Summer 2024
New places we’ve spotted across the island include O‘ahu’s first adults-only hotel, a free art gallery and a Japanese grocery.
New Wahiawā Value-Added Product Development Center Helps Businesses Scale Up
The Wahiawā Value-Added Product Development Center launched in April, providing commercial production, storage and packaging equipment.
Queens of the Castle: How Hawaiian Host Group Blew Up on Instagram
The local confectionary company shot up to 330,000 followers in just 10 days thanks to a viral reel about sending its communications team to Disneyland.
Pursuits: Dream Colors
A visit with Honolulu hairstylist Jamie Keiko specializing in transformative looks.
Hawai‘i Center for AI Opens in Kaka‘ako
Learn how to use artificial intelligence from community experts at free workshops hosted by the new nonprofit Hawai‘i Center for AI.
Food and Service Delivered with Aloha
From distribution to culinary innovation, Y. Hata & Co. is empowering Hawaiʻi's culinary landscape.
Our 8 Favorite Places to Get Remote Work Done
Head to Ward for a grocery store sanctuary, Kailua for some locally sourced coffee or another one of these remote work-friendly spots.
Pursuits: Butterflies Are Free
Meet Darlene Loo-McDowell, whose business Sharing the Butterfly Experience allows people to celebrate new beginnings.
Liftoff! Drone Light Shows Take to the Sky
With drone light shows rising in popularity, meet the director of Sky Elements Hawai‘i who produces these shows locally.
Jobs of the Future
Today’s work world has morphed into a kaleidoscope of careers rocked by global events, environmental concerns and reconsidered priorities.
A World First: Sparkling Māmaki Tea by Manu Brewing Co.
A former home beer brewer makes four flavors of sparkling māmaki tea.
Mari’s Gardens Opens in Kailua
The green local business branches out with houseplants, flowers and fresh food.
Cooking Rut? Foodland’s Recipes Are All the Inspo You Need
Your new best friend for easy-to-make eats, devourable treats and local-kine flavors.
Hawai‘i’s Oldest Restaurants Are Still ‘Ono After All These Years
We revisit a classic about places that are woven into our collective childhoods, where regulars grew up with owners’ families and you can still find old-school comfort foods.
Foodland Just Dropped Its Newest Collab, And We’re Soy In Love
Continuing its 75th anniversary celebration, the brand has partnered with Aloha Shoyu for an adorable new addition to your kitchen.
