What’s Open or Closed in Honolulu for Thanksgiving Day
Here’s your guide to which Honolulu City and County services will be available or suspended in observance of Thanksgiving on Nov. 27, 2025.
News & City Life
Hawai‘i High Schools Finally Add Surfing to Their Lineup of Championship Sports
The inaugural HHSAA Surfing State Tournament will debut next May on Maui.
With Traffic Fatalities Rising, Campaigns Have Been Launched to Make Our Roads Safer
To curb the alarming increase of traffic fatalities, the state, city and police are urging the public to do their part with the Safer Roads, Together and Vision Zero campaigns.
4 Toys Adults and Kids Can’t Get Enough Of
Adults are purchasing blind boxes and other toys alongside kids. Here’s a closer look at some of the most popular ones.
Pitch in for 19th Century Baseball With the Aloha Vintage Base Ball Association
A Waikīkī artist is reviving 19th century baseball in Hawai‘i—and he’s looking for players to field more teams.
Hot Jobs of the Future: A State Forecast for 2032
Here are the industries where new jobs are expected to open in Hawai‘i.
It’s True: Shake Shack Is Bringing ShackBurgers and Frozen Custards to O‘ahu
Danny Meyer’s first Hawai‘i eatery is coming in 2027.
Honolulu Rail Expands With Four New Stations
The oft-criticized Honolulu Rail project’s next stops will be at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, the airport, Lagoon Drive and the Middle Street Transit Center.
Is Tourism Really Way Down?
We got visitor data to see where the tourism industry stands since COVID.
Where to Park in Kaimukī
Want to shop or dine in Kaimukī? Here’s an insider guide on where you should park.
Get Behind the Scenes of Filming PBS Hawai‘i’s Kākou: Hawai‘i’s Town Hall Program
The topic of the upcoming town hall on Aug. 28 is The Arts: Why We Need Them—in light of that, dive into the art of producing the program.
What’s Open or Closed in Honolulu for Statehood Day
Your guide to which Honolulu City and County services will be available or suspended in observance of Hawai‘i’s Statehood Day on Aug. 15, 2025.
Why Your Plate Lunch Is Becoming a Luxury
Restaurateurs break down the rising cost of dining out.
HONOLULU Magazine Wins 12 Local and National Awards for 2024
We’re honored to take home awards from the Society of Professional Journalists Hawai‘i Chapter and the City and Regional Magazine Association for work we published last year.
New Hawaiian TV Series Chief of War Is Ready for Prime Time
The Jason Momoa series depicting the unification of the Hawaiian Islands debuts in August on Apple TV+.
Listen Up! Hawai‘i Podcasts You Need to Hear
These community-minded podcasts can help cut through the confusion of our state’s most pressing concerns.
Foodflash: Get Ready, West Side—Side Street Inn Is Opening Next Month
Hali‘a by Side Street Inn is bringing the famous fried rice and pan-fried pork chops to ‘Ewa Beach.
Inside Hana Koa Brewing Co.’s Bronze and Silver Wins at the 2025 World Beer Cup
For the first time in seven years, a Hawai‘i brewery wins at the world’s biggest, most prestigious craft beer competition.
I’m Almost 6 Feet Tall. Here’s What It Was Like Staying at Hawai‘i’s First Capsule Hotel
First Cabin International opened in April on the 14th floor of the Waikīkī Business Plaza.
Leading With Pride: An Interview With Kathleen O’Dell
Kathleen O’Dell shares her vision for the Hawai‘i State LGBTQ+ Commission.
Advocating for Native Hawaiian Programs Amid Federal Cuts
Federal cuts and policy shifts are threatening various programs that support Native Hawaiian health care, housing, education and more.
Heads Up: Real ID Deadline Is May 7
Here’s what you need to apply for a Real ID with a gold star.
What’s Open and Closed in Honolulu on Good Friday
Your guide to which city services will be available or suspended in observance of Good Friday, April 18, 2025.
Hui Mahi‘ai ‘Āina Has Created a Community for Formerly Homeless People
In Waimānalo, Aunty Blanche McMillan houses people at a kauhale, or community of tiny homes, through her nonprofit.
