Kailua Welcomes a Tiny Curbside Parklet Built From Recycled Materials
Windward O‘ahu’s first parklet, built by volunteers, offers a stylish mini-green outside Café Kopi and near several popular Kailua shops.
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How to Make Your Own Lei Po‘o
Find out how to make a lei po‘o, also known as a haku lei, with tips from the team at Paiko and flowers from Cindy’s Lei and Flower Shoppe.
What It’s Like Getting Busted Smuggling Crack (Seed) at the Airport
Lesson from this classic post: If TSA asks what’s in the little bags in your suitcase, don’t say “crack seed.”
New Beginnings: Restoring Old Buildings With Cultural Significance
Architect Dean Sakamoto spearheads the adaptive reuse of notable buildings to honor Honolulu’s social past.
We Tried It: Kualoa Ranch’s E-Bike Tour Was The Dream Escape We Needed
Thrilling trails, stunning mountain and ocean views, lush landscapes and the best guides to make it extra entertaining.
We Tried It: A Honolulu Yoga Class Surrounded by Lush Palms
A workout class at Yoga Under the Palms in Kaimukī mixes yoga, sculpt and dance.
Join PBS Hawai‘i Town Hall, Asking Where Are The Workers?
The local station’s Kākou program facilitates a community discussion around worker shortages, on Thursday, Jan. 26.
Owners and Chefs Share Their Best Recommendations on What to Order at Their Poke Shops
No matter how you eat it, there’s something comforting about cubes of fish mixed with sea salt, limu, ‘inamona or green onions.
Peek Inside Aloha Kira, Kailua’s New Joy-Filled Boutique
If happy-happy, joy-joy were a store, this would be it.
How the Restaurant Industry Bubble Popped While You Were Scrolling
Lindsey Ozawa, a Nobu executive chef-turned-farmer and co-owner of local deli ‘Ili‘ili Cash & Carry, says our chef-worshipping culture must end.
Once Scorned, Albizia Now Used to Make Stunning Surfboards
The Albizia Project uses a highly invasive tree and its wood to create designs and surfboards the old-school way.
For American-Fusion Fare That’s Done Right, Head to Tiki’s Grill and Bar
Its tropical theme may be catered to visitors, but the Waikīkī restaurant’s delicious dishes will satisfy kama‘āina and out-of-towners alike.
Last Chance for Dean’s Drive Inn’s ‘Ahi Cakes, Teri Beef and Fish Specials
After nearly 16 years, the Kāne‘ohe icon will serve its last high-quality local comfort food on July 10.
Living with Family Offers Surprising Gifts
What you might discover when you move in with ʻohana.
Hawaiian Host Celebrates 95 Years By Entering the Luxury Chocolate Market
Bonbon Appétit: Koho Bonbons are more than just eye candy.
Koreamoku Was Home to Life’s Dreams For These 3 Small Businesses
Inside the heart of Koreamoku.
DB Grill in Kapolei Serves Familiar-Yet-Fresh Asian Fusion
The sister restaurant of Café Duck Butt and Mad Bene adds its own twist to locally loved dishes.
The Nonprofit Institute for Human Services Takes on Ownership of Honolulu’s Kahauiki Village
Once-houseless residents describe how their lives have changed and what’s next.
The Top 5 Things You Should Know About Foodland’s Revamped Maika‘i Program
Kama‘āina rejoice! The new loyalty program rewards shoppers with more bang for your buck.
Syrups by Mōhala Expressions Put Hawai‘i’s Wildflowers and Plants Into Your Glass
Stir butterfly ginger blossom syrup into soda water and transport yourself into a Hawai‘i forest, sultry with the scent of tropical flowers after a warm rain.
Celebrate Lei Day Year-Round with a New Kind of Flower from Arlie Glass
“The glass puakenikeni lei is just the beginning of what I hope to be an ever-evolving body of glass-lei work.”
Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day This Weekend at Da Shop: Books + Curiosities
The Kaimukī bookseller hosts renowned authors, artisans and food vendors—plus great deals—on Saturday, April 30.
