9 Things You Didn’t Know About Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalaniana‘ole
Say Happy Birthday to a prince who could pass laws and throw punches.
Local Culture
Must See: “ʻAi Pōhaku, Stone Eaters” Native Hawaiian Art Exhibit
Explore contemporary works from nearly 40 Native Hawaiian artists at the University of Hawai‘i.
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.
Local Couples Share Their Sweet and Hilarious Meet-Cutes and First Dates
Like all great love stories, they’re filled with awkward moments, mutual friends, mystery flower deliveries, and funny coincidences.
What’s Your Favorite Hawai‘i Artist/Band/Song from the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s?
Iconic Hawai‘i music that gets us dancing, singing, laughing and reliving the good old days.
Exciting Mu‘umu‘u Month Events Happening in Honolulu
From shopping pop-ups and a vintage fashion show to a mu‘umu‘u repair class, get in on the fun celebrations and activities still to come this January.
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.
Make Gorgeous Holiday Gifts at These Local Classes and Workshops
Create custom plant pots, block print your own tea towels, whip up wonderful wreaths (both botanical and charcuterie) and more.
Need a Halloween Costume? Here Are Local Kine, Last-Minute DIY Ideas
Oct. 31 is creeping up, so our HONOLULU crew came up with some cool, crazy and creative costume ideas that are easy to jam out.
Leading Wāhine: MMA Star Ilima-Lei Macfarlane Fights for Women’s Safety
A force to be reckoned with—both in the MMA cage and when fighting for the safety of women and the ‘āina.
Grave Concerns: Maureen Andrade Wants to Save a Pearl City Cemetery
The state may take over maintenance of a Pearl City cemetery that’s faced declining and sometimes dangerous conditions after more than a decade of legal limbo.
O‘ahu Neighborhood Guide Bonus: A Local’s Guide to Helping Out
No matter where you are on O‘ahu, volunteer opportunities abound.
Leading Wāhine: No‘u Revilla Recasts the Contours of Pacific Literature
Revilla, a queer ‘Ōiwi poet and educator, continues the tradition of literary excellence by Hawaiian writers.
A Hawai‘i Home Divided: Who Gets the Family Home?
Many young adults believe their only chance of owning a house on O‘ahu is if they inherit their childhood home. But what happens when you aren’t an only child, or your parents want to sell?
What to Read in Summer 2022: 5 Hawai‘i Books to Bring to the Beach
Our friends at da Shop: Books + Curiosities have your local summer reading list, from a young author’s debut to a cookbook you’ll want to pick up before your next potluck.
Koreamoku Was Home to Life’s Dreams For These 3 Small Businesses
Inside the heart of Koreamoku.
HONOLULU Magazine’s Guide to Road Tripping Around O‘ahu’s Neighborhoods
We asked locals for their best one-day itinerary for other locals outside of the urban core. Make sure to pack your cooler, ice packs, beach towel, slippers and a good amount of respect before you go.
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.
