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Neighborhoods – Kakaako
Two Kaka‘akos Have Emerged in 12 Years and New Plans for What Will Come May Change Our Skyline and Streets Yet Again
Since 2009, Honoluluans have had front-row seats to the rebirth and redevelopment of Kaka‘ako, the city’s much-touted future urban hot spot.
‘Ohana Hale Marketplace Vendor Spotlight: Fat Cheeks and Garibaldi’s Hawai‘i
Here’s the story of a chef from Harlem who moved to Hawai‘i to cook Italian food in honor of his great aunt and uncle.
‘Ohana Hale Marketplace Spotlight: Allegrini Mozzarella
Despite multiple lockdowns and travel restrictions limiting tourists, local businesses at Ward Village’s ‘Ohana Hale Marketplace persevered through (a very long) 2020. Here’s the story of a cheese importer hoping to open a wine bar.
‘Ohana Hale Marketplace Vendor Spotlight: Tanoa Hawai‘i
Despite multiple lockdowns and travel restrictions limiting tourists, local businesses at Ward Village’s ‘Ohana Hale Marketplace persevered through (a very long) 2020.
We Tried It: Kaka‘ako Butterfly Garden Workday in Honolulu
Plant flowers, pull weeds, harvest veggies and get dirty while giving back to the community in this family-friendly volunteer opportunity.
88 Thoughts We Had While Trying Honolulu’s Newest Escape Room
We attempted to make it out of Chambers Escape Games’ Temple in Kaka‘ako in less than an hour.
Hawai‘i’s Gyms Have Reopened So I Signed Up for Anytime Fitness in Kaka‘ako
Here’s what it was like working out at a fitness studio for the first time since lockdown lifted.
2020 Marks 10 Years of Pow! Wow!, the Now-Global Street-Art Festival That Originated in Hawai‘i
Here’s a look back at the history and HONOLULU photographer Aaron K. Yoshino’s favorite moments.
Open for Fitness: We Tried Body Balance’s Ass and Abs Class
’Cause it’s all about that base. Andddd six pack. And slimming thighs. And tight waist. You get the point.
10 Cool Things to Buy at the Eden In Love 2019 Black Friday Pop-Up Shop
We pre-scouted all the goodies—here are the must-haves to put at the top of your list.
Google Street View Is Finally Updating Its Hawai‘i Maps
Google is working on remapping O‘ahu, Big Island, Maui and Kaua‘i by the end of this year.
Trend Watch: The Owner of Honolulu-Based Label Pi Collection Shows Us How to Wear a Modern Slip Dress
Local jewelry designer Lauryn Gordines shows us how to rock the slinky ’90s staple and spills on her latest project—it’ll get your creative juices flowing.
Open for Fitness: Want That Lean Ballerina Body? Then Try This Barre Class at Sweat + Soul in Kaka‘ako
Two girls walk into a barre (class) and try some moves they’ve never done before.
Open for Fitness: We Tried an Intense Cardio Workout at Orangetheory Fitness
Don’t let the orange lights and jacked workers intimidate you.
Ke Kilohana: A Sneak Peek at Ward Village’s First Workforce Building
One of the more moderately priced Kaka‘ako condos should be ready for move-in this May.
What’s A Wallum? Ward Village’s Latest Tower Has an Innovative Structure
A new Kaka‘ako condo includes a design feature so new it doesn’t seem to have a name.
Here’s How Three Hawai‘i Neighborhoods Take Pride in Their Community
Neighborhood-pride movements are trending. Here are three.
O‘ahu’s Most Walkable Neighborhoods
New Kaka‘ako is king, but Diamond Head, Kailua and Wai‘alae are also easy to get around on two feet.
O‘ahu’s Kaka‘ako Condo Sale Prices Hit the Stratosphere
More ultra-luxury properties have been selling on O‘ahu this year. We take a look at why, and where the buyers are coming from.
Murphy Beds Are Back and Better Than Ever Thanks to These Ward Village Studios
Ward Village high-rise pulling for space-saving beds with a spicy past.
Top 10 Most Expensive Home Sales on O‘ahu in 2017
Spoiler alert: Almost all were condos.
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