These 13 Hawai‘i Chefs and Restaurants Just Made the Semifinals of the James Beard Awards
First-timers include Nisshodo Mochiya, Gaku izakaya and Ethel’s Grill. Congrats to all 13!
News & City Life
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.
Editor’s Page: Standing On a Busy Downtown Honolulu Street Waiting for a Sign
In February, our work was especially illuminating.
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.
Jan. 31 Will Mark the End for a Whole Block of Ke‘eaumoku Eateries. Here’s Where They’re Going
Sorabol, Menchanko-Tei, Yogurstory, Ireh are giving way to—you guessed it—a new condo development.
A Nonprofit Hopes to Save Spalding House as a New Home for Hawai‘i Independent Filmmakers
The Hawai‘i Film Foundation at Nu‘umealani is raising money to try and purchase the historic property.
Best of 2021: Editor’s Favorite Articles on HONOLULU Magazine
From exceptional trees to Pidgin, hip bars to beloved bakeries, here are some of my favorite 10 stories about Honolulu in 2021.
New Baby Penguin Born at the Honolulu Zoo
It is the first chick born to a new African Penguin couple. Here is a little more about the endangered species.
Vladimir Ossipoff’s Personal Retreat Receives National Award
Out of the mist, the newly restored cabin gives us a new perspective of O‘ahu’s Leeward side.
How To Be A Better Hawai‘i Local
We asked a diverse group of savvy folks for their tips on being a better local whether we’re on a trail, a plane, on the road or on a rant.
Hawai‘i Gives Back: 5 Smaller Nonprofits Doing Great Community Work
Here’s a handful of some organizations you may not have heard of that are doing tremendous work every day, from helping children to promoting Hawaiian arts and culture and so much more.
Hawai‘i Gives Back: 211 is Hawai‘i’s Lifeline for Those In Need
Aloha United Way steps up to address Hawai‘i’s rising needs.
Hawai‘i Gives Back: Finding Peace and Waves with AccesSurf
For more than a decade, people have been able to found joy in the waves through the work and assistance of a dedicated group started by a recreational therapist and adaptive athlete.
Are Hanauma Bay’s Higher Fees for Nonresidents and Reservation Systems a Sign of More to Come?
A snorkeling spot and a crater are the focus of O‘ahu’s first attempts to manage and profit more from surging visitor numbers.
Honolulu Pride Month is Coming and You Can Join the Parade
Life-size floats won’t be rolling down Kalākaua Avenue this October, but tiny ones will have a big presence in this year’s LGBTQ+ celebration.
My Honolulu: The Magic of Magic Island During the Pandemic
When the crowds disappeared, we discovered a new community of regulars and anything-but-regular encounters at Ala Moana Beach Park.
O‘ahu Caps All Organized Gatherings at 25 People as Hawai‘i Deals With COVID-19 Surge
Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s decision affects sports, weddings, funerals, festivals and other planned events through late September.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: Big Island Wrestles with Luxury Development for 20-Plus Years
Here’s a look back at August 2001.
Full Cycle Takeout Hopes to Reduce Single-Use Containers in Hawai‘i
Zero Waste O’ahu’s pilot program is like a rental program for reusable food containers.
The Median Price of Single-Family Homes on O‘ahu Hits 1 Million Dollars
It doesn’t seem that Hawai‘i’s blazing real estate market will be settling down soon.
Ones to Watch: 14 Hawai‘i Athletes Who Qualified for the Tokyo Olympics
Keep your eyes on more than just the surfing contests—local Olympians will be competing in rugby, volleyball, skateboarding, swimming and more.
Pidgin 102: Da Future of Hawaiian Pidgin
Is Pidgin thriving or dying as a language? That's the focus of the last of our four-part series on pidgin from “Da Pidgin Guerrilla” Lee Tonouchi.
Local Business Offers Hope, And Smiles, To Those Touched by Cancer
The Make Lemonade Project is a gentle reminder to squeeze your loved ones tight.
