Bette Midler Returns Home to Perform in Honolulu and More From Hawai‘i’s History
A look back at Honolulu from 1948 to 2003. Stories taken from the archives of the Paradise of the Pacific and HONOLULU Magazine.
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The Three-Ring Circus Comes to Honolulu, Customs Confiscates 48 Pounds of Opioids and More From Hawai‘i’s History
A look back at Honolulu from 1948 to 2003. Stories taken from the archives of the Paradise of the Pacific and HONOLULU Magazine.
3 New Albums from Hawai‘i Musicians to Listen to Right Now
Award-winning artists bring music and message together in a mix of new albums for holiday gifts and beyond.
Insider’s Guide to Honolulu Museums
46 cool things to try at O‘ahu’s museums.
O‘ahu Museum Ideas: Have Lunch with an Artist at Hawai‘i State Art Museum
The museum includes work from the Art in Public Places Program, dedicated to acquiring, preserving and displaying works of art that relate to the Hawaiian Islands or the culture of its people.
Check Out The ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i (Hawaiian Language) Versions of “Harry Potter” and Other Literary Classics
Fans of the “Harry Potter” series can now read the first book in Hawaiian (with more to come!).
From Our Files: Moments from Hawai‘i’s History – November Edition
A look back at Honolulu from 1948 to 2003. Stories taken from the archives of the Paradise of the Pacific and HONOLULU Magazine.
From Our Files: Moments from Hawai‘i’s History – December Edition
A look back at Honolulu from 1948 to 2003. Stories taken from the archives of the Paradise of the Pacific and HONOLULU Magazine.
Hawai‘i Then and Now: This is What Honolulu Used to Look Like
See Honolulu then and now through the lens of these Old Honolulu photos.
Hawai‘i Then and Now: Portraits of O‘ahu’s Past
Disappearing Diamond Head, a historic fire in Chinatown and mule-drawn trolleys. We look back ... and forward at Honolulu.
6 Ways to Research Your Family History in Hawai‘i
If your keiki enjoy interviewing their grandparents, they may want to learn more about their family history. Here are some useful resources.
These Works of Art by Local Artisans are Available Right Now at Museum Gift Shops
While we’re all for ogling the artwork, style fans know that an expertly curated museum gift shop, showcasing talented local artist-designers, is its own kind of masterpiece.
Inside HONOLULU: One of Hula’s Living Legacies Graced Our Cover Twice, 60 Years Apart
It’s no surprise that kumu hula Puanani Alama appeared on the cover of our magazine. Only she’d done it once before, when she was just 15 years old.
King Kalākaua’s Newest Birthday Gift Arrives This Week at ‘Iolani Palace
Cultural expert and feather artist brings ancient art to life at the only royal residence in the U.S.
Check Out Rare Pieces of Hawaiian Innovation in “Ho‘oulu Hawai‘i” Exhibit
The Honolulu Museum of Art’s newest exhibit includes kingdom telephones, photographs, textiles, royal orders, jewelry from ali‘i collections and more.
Meet the Muggle Translating the “Harry Potter” Books into the Hawaiian Language
Local translator Keao NeSmith has translated the first “Harry Potter” book in Hawaiian—with plans to finish the whole series, including “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.”
These Highly Spirited Tours Will Scare the Pants, Socks and Everything Else Off of You
Listening to a ghost story takes some guts, but it takes a real brave soul to explore the most hair-raising, haunted places on O‘ahu. You down?
5 Places to Get Free Trees for Arbor Day This November
Looking for a new leafy friend? Head to one of these spots on Nov. 3.
Searching for a Hawai‘i Icon: The Manapua Man
O‘ahu’s manapua man holds a special place in the hearts, and stomachs, of local residents.
Field Notes: This Little Park Below Diamond Head Road is a Hidden Outdoor Gem
Field Notes explores Honolulu’s vast and varied scenes and subcultures. This month: Mākālei Beach Park.
5 Free Events in Honolulu to Check Out This October 2018
Start the fall season on a good note with some healthy local eats, a Waimānalo beach cleanup and a pumpkin festival.
2018 Festa Italiana
The second annual event brought a taste of Italy to Honolulu with a mix of authentic Italian food, drinks, performances and a showcase of European luxury cars.
The 5 Most Haunted Hikes on O‘ahu
There are some trails on O‘ahu that everyone knows are haunted, but did you know these five?
How Honolulu Gets Its Street Names and Neighborhood Themes
Streets named after flowers, birds, clouds—tell us your neighborhood theme!
