Hale Pua’s Paint-by-Number Lei Kits Offer an Artful Way to Relive Happy Memories
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The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: The Decline of Local Bowling Alleys
Here’s a look back at May 2007.
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.”
Observing Innovators in Bloom
In 2050, students learn under the infinite sky. In each school complex, outdoor education hubs outnumber placid classrooms, each site a star in a constellation of learning spanning mauka to makai.
Oceania’s Climate Renaissance
Native Hawaiian artist, Solomon Enos creates a dynamic new Waikīkī in the year 2050, a place that has become an amazing model of climate change adaptation.
Breaking News: Local Haole Never Feels More Local Than When He’s Scrolling Through Posts on “Da Bullehtin”
Like a cross between Hawai‘i News Now and The Onion, Da Bullehtin offers a unique look at local culture that you may not get unless you’re truly local.
Don’t Miss This: Eddie Kamae Songbook Launch Party in Waikīkī
The six-hour songfest celebrates a free music resource. The new online/interactive songbook honors many of Sons of Hawai‘i founder and filmmaker Eddie Kamae’s favorites.
Spring Fashion Feature: Local Multicultural Model Amber Abara Is the Face of #StopAsianHate
Being on a billboard in New York’s Times Square is a huge honor, but being on a billboard in Times Square representing a movement close to your heart and home was beyond incredible for newbie model Amber Abara.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: Dating Services for the “Swelling Population” of Singles in Hawai‘i
Here’s a look back at April 1985.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: Connecting Through Culture at The Honolulu Museum of Art
Here’s a look back at 1947.
Celebrate Da Shop: Books + Curiosities’ Anniversary This Weekend with Signings, Pop-Ups and More
Kaimukī’s neighborhood bookstore will also be discounting items up to 50%.
From Our Files The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: The Legends Who Made Honolulu
Here’s a look back at November 2005.
Revitalizing Communities with Streams and Sunlight
Local artist Kate Wadsworth illustration pays homage to the restoration of Indigenous systems that have existed for generations in Hawai‘i.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: The Best of Honolulu in 1997
Here’s a look back at March 1997.
Honolulu City Signs
Iconic signs serve as beacons of our community. But they can disappear in a blink.
Why We Eat Mochi and Display Dolls on Girls Day in Hawai‘i
The story behind this ancient Japanese custom—and a mochi recipe, too.
Celebrate Mahina ‘Ōlelo Hawaiʻi by Helping Honolulu Fix Its Street Signs
The Mayor’s Office of Culture and the Arts launched its “Word on the Street” campaign to identify street signs that should be updated with proper Hawaiian spelling, in recognition of Hawaiian Language Month.
The History of Uluhaimalama, Queen Lili‘uokalani’s Garden
Created as a site of beauty, it helped soothe the queen through her imprisonment and even became a way to sneak in information; and was destroyed as a symbol of love for Hawai‘i’s last monarch.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: Photographing “The First Hawaiians”
Here’s a look back at February 2012.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: The Funeral of Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole
Here’s a look back at February 1922.
What to Read in January 2022: 5 Ideas to Inspire You in the New Year
This month’s recommendations from our friends at Da Shop: Books + Curiosities provide tips, advice and motivation to start the Year of the Tiger strong.
2021 Sour Poi Awards: Looking Back at the Loathsome, Laughable and Loopy News
We take a look at the best of the worst news as we close the book on 2021.
Reader Poll: Which Restaurant Serves Your Favorite Oxtail Soup on O‘ahu?
Vote for your fave by midnight this Thursday and check back next week for the results!
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