Quote Unquote: Meet the Aloha Festivals Floral Parade's Pā‘ū Rider
Representing the island of Kaho‘olawe, Faith Kalamau marks her third year participating as a pā‘ū princess in the annual Waikīkī parade.
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Editor’s Page: A Little Hazy
Vog is changing our skyline. Kīlauea is changing a way of life.
Is Aloha Poke Co. Stealing Hawai‘i Culture?
A Chicago store trademarked “Aloha Poke” and is threatening Island businesses. Can Native Hawaiians (and the rest of us) get it back?
O‘ahu Walking Tour: Discover Hale‘iwa’s Most Iconic Historic Sites
We try walking tours that uncover O‘ahu’s rich history and culture.
2018 Prince Lot Hula Festival
July 2018 marked the second year, in the festival’s 40-year run, that it was held at historic ‘Iolani Palace.
Oʻahu Hike We Like: Mā‘ili Pillbox
This pillbox hike on the Leeward side has stunning views of the west side of the Island and a bright pink bunker for breast cancer awareness.
O‘ahu Walking Tour: Eat (and Explore) Your Way Through Chinatown
We try walking tours that uncover O‘ahu’s rich history and culture.
Sweet Memories: Remembering the Reign of Sugar Cane in Hawaiʻi
A symbol of a bygone era in Waipahu’s plantation history undergoes much-needed restoration.
Editor’s Page: All My Best
Eleven of my best small-kid-time memories that didn’t make this year’s list.
From Our Files: Moments from Hawai‘i’s Past–June Edition
A look back at Honolulu from 1948 to 2003. Stories taken from the archives of the Paradise of the Pacific and HONOLULU Magazine.
How Hawai‘i Comedians Are Using Social Media to Cash in on Local Culture
Viral videos and digital memes are the latest social media trend, delivering humorous skits and sketches straight to smartphones and tablets. Some comedians hope local kine videos lead to careers with real incomes.
2018 Pan-Pacific Festival
The weekend-long festival was held Friday, June 8, through Sunday, June 10, in Waikīkī, and showcased nearly 100 different performance groups and organizations from around the Pacific.
7 Absolutely Free Honolulu Events to Check Out in June 2018
Whether it’s celebrating King Kamehameha Day at the park, watching a movie under the stars or enjoying some mango-inspired cocktails, this summer ought to be off to a good start.
From Our Files: Moments from Hawai‘i’s Past–May Edition
A look back at Honolulu from May 1933 to 2008. Stories taken from the archives of Paradise of the Pacific and HONOLULU Magazine.
2018 Lantern Floating Ceremony Hawai‘i
Thousands gathered at Ala Moana Beach Park on May 28, 2018, for the beautiful annual lantern floating ceremony to remember loved ones who have passed.
50 Essential Hawai‘i Books You Should Read in Your Lifetime
Need something to read—or hand to someone who does? Here’s HONOLULU’s first-ever list of the most iconic, trenchant and irresistible Island books, as voted by a panel of literary community luminaries.
Mu‘umu‘u Month! It’s a Thing Now
New mom, therapist and now mu‘umu‘u maven, Christy Werner is leading a movement that spreads aloha in a fun, vibrant way.
The Lava Dwellers, Big Island, Hawai‘i: These People Live on One of the Most Active Volcanoes on Earth
Find out what life is like for people who live next to the most active volcano on Earth.
These Local Dog Detectives Sniff Out Everything From Drugs to Diseases
We’ve long used dogs in police work for drug detection and in disasters to find people trapped in rubble. Now, their great sniffing ability is being used in a wider array of fields—from medicine to security to conservation.
From Our Files: Moments from Hawai‘i’s Past–April Edition
A look back at Honolulu from April 1923 to 2003. Stories taken from the archives of Paradise of the Pacific and HONOLULU Magazine.
From Our Files: Moments from Hawai‘i’s Past–March Edition
A look back at Honolulu from March 1923 to 2013. Stories taken from the archives of Paradise of the Pacific and HONOLULU Magazine.
Field Notes: Ring in the Lunar New Year with These Okinawan Lion Dancers
Field Notes explores Honolulu’s vast and varied scenes and subcultures. This month: Okinawa Lion Dancers.
Our Waikīkī: Meet the Hawai‘i Beachboys Keeping the Tradition Alive
The Waikīkī beachboys are a holdover from a bygone era, when this legendary band of Hawaiian watermen ruled the beach as Waikīkī rose to become Hawai‘i’s premier resort destination.
From Our Files: Moments from Hawai‘i’s Past–February Edition
A look back at Honolulu from February 1933 to 2013. Stories taken from the archives of Paradise of the Pacific and HONOLULU Magazine.
