What to Read in October 2021: 5 Hawai‘i Book Picks Recommended by Local Experts
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Pidginmoji Fortune Cookies Stay Cracking Us Up
But da Pidgin-kine fortunes stay true or wot? We wen put ’em to da test.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: Polo in the Islands
Here’s a look back at October 1921.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: The Spectacle of Theater in the Islands Goes Back to the 18th Century
Here’s a look back at September 1936.
What to Read in September 2021: 5 Hawai‘i Book Picks Recommended by Local Experts
We reached out to our friends at Da Shop: Books + Curiosities to ask their community of writers and readers for their picks.
Free Adult Coloring Pages From Hawai‘i Artists (and Our Magazine!) That You Can Print and Enjoy at Home
Our designers gathered pages from previous issues, created a handful of new psychedelic prints and reached out to local artists: Happy National Coloring Day (Sept. 14)!
Uchinan-chew! The 4 Best Places (Plus 5 More Spots) to Buy Andagi in Honolulu, According to the Experts
In Honolulu, September is synonymous with the annual Okinawan Festival and, for us at least, an insatiable craving for fresh andagi, the ambassador of Okinawan cuisine.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: How a Local Girl Landed a Modeling Career in New York
Here’s a look back at September 1966.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: “The Musical Dentist” Who Now Studies Narwhals
Here’s a look back at September 1991.
My Honolulu: The Magic of Magic Island During the Pandemic
When the crowds disappeared, we discovered a new community of regulars and anything-but-regular encounters at Ala Moana Beach Park.
What to Read in August 2021: 5 Hawai‘i Book Picks Recommended by Local Experts
We reached out to our friends at Da Shop: Books + Curiosities to ask their community of writers and readers for their picks: a collection of poetry, short stories and more.
Frozen ‘Ahi May Be Cheaper in Hawai‘i, But Buying it Sacrifices the Future of the Fish We Love
For the love of ‘ahi, stop buying previously frozen ‘ahi poke.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: About 250 People Lived at the Ala Wai Harbor in 1965
Here’s a look back at a story that ran in the magazine in February 1965.
Hawai‘i Checked Out a Record-Breaking 1 Million Books Online in 2020
Beyond Harry Potter wizardry and romance, titles on these top 10 lists show surprising insights into increased reader demand that started last year and is still going strong.
What to Read This July: 5 Hawai‘i Book Picks Recommended by Local Experts
We reached out to our friends at Da Shop: Books + Curiosities to ask their community of writers and readers for their picks.
Pidgin 102: Da Future of Hawaiian Pidgin
Is Pidgin thriving or dying as a language? That's the focus of the last of our four-part series on pidgin from “Da Pidgin Guerrilla” Lee Tonouchi.
Local Business Offers Hope, And Smiles, To Those Touched by Cancer
The Make Lemonade Project is a gentle reminder to squeeze your loved ones tight.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: Tracking Vog’s Movements Across the Islands
Here’s a look back at a story that ran in the magazine in June 2011.
Pidgin 102: Should Pidgin be Standardized in Writing?
Spoken is one thing, but when different people spell Pidgin words differently what does it mean for the language? In the third of our four-part series on pidgin, “Da Pidgin Guerrilla” Lee Tonouchi takes a look.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: News Anchor Joe Moore is a Hit with HONOLULU Readers
Here’s a look back at a story that ran in the magazine in June 1986.
Aloha for the ‘Āina: A Curated Collection by Our Photographers In Honor of Earth Month
We asked our photographers, Aaron K. Yoshino and David Croxford, to curate a collection of their work in tribute of Earth Month.
Pidgin 102: Who Should Be Allowed to Speak Pidgin in Hawai‘i?
Pidgin to Da Max, classic local shows and comedians brought our language to the forefront. But in the second of our four-part series on pidgin, Da Pidgin Guerrilla Lee Tonouchi digs into its roots.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: Bringing Pro Baseball to the Islands
Here’s a look back at a story that ran in the magazine in June 1961.
Two Native Hawaiian Artists Use National Awards to Fuel Their Passion to Teach
Weaving together art, history and culture.
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Hawai‘i is full of amazing places. Most of them you’re free to visit, but there are a few where you’re just not allowed. Here’s a peek into Hawai‘i’s coolest off-limits corners.
We take a look inside your high school yearbooks to find what’s changed about the local high school experience over the years, and what’s stayed exactly the same.
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