Love in Lahaina
Our HONOLULU intern returns to Maui to visit family and the town that was a second home.
News & City Life
The Maui Wildfires, A Year Later: Part 1
We follow up with Lahaina wildfire survivors—husband-and-wife restaurateurs and a Hawaiian cultural practitioner—to see how they’re faring.
The Maui Wildfires, A Year Later: Part 2
We follow up with Lahaina wildfire survivors—a Buddhist priest and a teacher of ‘ōlelo—to see how they’re faring one year later.
HONOLULU Magazine Wins 8 Awards for 2023
We’re honored to take home first, second and third place awards from the Society of Professional Journalists Hawai‘i Chapter for work we published last year.
Hawai‘i’s Maile Alert Is a 100% Success
Maile Alerts, Hawai‘i’s take on AMBER Alerts for missing children, have been issued four times.
Tails of the City: Goats, Chickens and a Beehive
Eliza Lathrop regards her urban farm as a “miracle” where things flourish.
Homecoming for Long-Lost Native Hawaiian Artifacts
Hawai‘i receives the largest repatriation of Native Hawaiian artifacts in history.
Meet the Trailblazers of Hawai‘i’s Medical Field
As medicine evolves, Hawai‘i doctors are pioneering innovative treatments, allowing residents to receive cutting-edge care in the Islands.
Queens of the Castle: How Hawaiian Host Group Blew Up on Instagram
The local confectionary company shot up to 330,000 followers in just 10 days thanks to a viral reel about sending its communications team to Disneyland.
Thieves Stole Tight Tacos’ Equipment. Then This Happened
This might have been another story about hard luck hitting a small business. Tight Tacos’ owner tells us why it wasn’t.
The Hawai‘i Wildlife Center Lends a Helping Wing to Native Birds and Bats
Native feathered (and furred) patients are on the rise at this unique rehab.
Hawai‘i Center for AI Opens in Kaka‘ako
Learn how to use artificial intelligence from community experts at free workshops hosted by the new nonprofit Hawai‘i Center for AI.
The Way We Live Now: Home Trends in Honolulu
For this year’s real estate-focused issue, we look at five home trends happening in Honolulu.
Explore the World’s Largest Native Hawaiian Plant Collection Online
Celebrate Earth Month and learn about native Hawaiian plants in Bishop Museum’s impressive Plants of Hawai‘i collection.
Jobs of the Future
Today’s work world has morphed into a kaleidoscope of careers rocked by global events, environmental concerns and reconsidered priorities.
2023 Sour Poi Awards
Looking Back to the Weird, Wacky and WTF (What's That, Friend?) News You May Have Missed.
2023 Sour Poi Awards
Looking back to the weird, wacky and WTF (What’s That, Friend?) Hawai‘i news you may have missed.
Misnomer: Stop Naming Places After People
What I can’t stand is when a human name replaces a name that was actually descriptive of the area.
Paws of Safety: O‘ahu Firework Safety Tips for Pet Owners
Here’s how you can keep your pets safe and secure during the upcoming New Year’s Eve fireworks.
Honoring a Year of Progress and Unity Within Hawai‘i’s MVPFAFF/LGBTQIA+ Community
The Hawai‘i LGBT Legacy Foundation reflects on a year of transformative initiatives, embracing diversity and celebrating cultural pride.
Restoring Moku‘ula, Maui’s Sacred Island
The Maui wildfires catalyzed the people of Lahaina, and across Hawai‘i, to speak out about the urgent need to preserve our culture and history.
Hawai‘i’s Soul Is at Risk
Housing prices are up, trust is down, culture and heritage feel threatened, and Lahaina broke our hearts. With record numbers leaving the state, what can we do to bring back our soul?
Encouraging Visitors to Mālama Hawai‘i
Industry leaders in the Islands are pushing the idea of “regenerative tourism.”
