11 Things Locals Need to Know About 2020’s First-Ever Olympic Surf Competition at the Tokyo Games
Until last weekend the Olympics looked promising for Hawai‘i’s surfing contingent, with four local hopefuls.
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HONOLULU Magazine’s Fall 2019 Bucket List: The 66 Best Things to Do on O‘ahu
We rounded up your must-do list for the season so you can plan the best fall ever.
The 25 Best Events on O‘ahu in September 2019
Take your pick of three festivals, a Pixar classic on the beach, two sporting events, a meaningful pau hana and the high notes of a legendary ’60s band.
The Oldest Female Competitor Prepares for the 50th Annual Waikīkī Roughwater Swim
At 83, Lori Auhll has completed the race 20 times. She didn’t finish twice because, well, there’s a reason it’s called the Roughwater.
Dogs, Ducks and Duos Compete in Surf Events at Duke’s OceanFest 2019 in Waikīkī
Cue the ooohs and aaaws.
The 50th California-to-Hawai‘i Transpacific Yacht Race Sets Sail For Honolulu
The golden edition of the Transpacific Yacht Race brings a record number of racing yachts—and yacht parties—to Honolulu.
Paniolo Pandemonium: The Untold History of Hawai‘i’s Cowboys in “Aloha Rodeo”
Island rodeos give local heroes a chance to rope, wrassle and get bucked into the dirt. A new book and summer events honor the spirit of the three paniolo who took on the world’s best in 1908 and won.
HONOLULU Magazine’s Summer 2019 Bucket List: The 53 Best Things to Do on O‘ahu
We rounded up your must-do list for the season so you can plan the best summer ever.
How to See the Third and Last Super Moon (or Super Worm Moon) of 2019 in Hawai‘i
It won’t really be pink but it does have a special connection to Easter.
The Number of Humpback Whales Coming to Hawai‘i From Alaska is Dropping
The sight of humpback whales and new calves are a thrilling part of Hawai‘i’s winter season.
5 Free Events in Honolulu in January 2019
Start your year by giving back and remembering a simpler time, participating in a beach cleanup on the North Shore and attending a two-day Pacific Island Arts Festival.
10 Non-Christmas Things to Do This December in Honolulu
Rock out at a concert, run a marathon, cheer on veterans and more.
Hawai‘i is the Only State in the U.S. Where Humpback Whales Go to Have Their Babies
Plus 10 more wonderful facts to know before whale watching in Hawai‘i.
The 9 Best Things to Do in November 2018
Mark your calendar for a lineup of comedy, concerts, fashion, film and more happening this month.
7 Free Events in Honolulu to Catch in November 2018
Share your gratitude for the community and prepare for the holiday season by getting a headstart on gifts at these local events.
The Sunscreen Ban in Hawai‘i is Creating Opportunities for Local Businesses
Changing laws and attitudes are creating opportunities for Hawai‘i’s natural sunscreen startups.
International All-Wahine Polo Clubs Battle Breast Cancer with Susan G. Komen Hawai‘i
The 18th Annual Wahine Challenge at the Waimānalo Polo Field on Sunday, July 29, features dishes by "Food Network Star" chef Amy Pottinger, a silent auction and lots of thundering hooves—all while helping fight breast cancer.
15 Ways to Protect Your Family from Rat Lungworm Disease in Hawai‘i
How to keep your ‘ohana safe without giving up local fruits, veggies or outdoor play.
2017 Surfer Awards
The surf world’s annual gala was held at Turtle Bay Resort on Dec. 6. The awards show, which is organized by Surfer Magazine, recognizes the publication’s readers’ votes for favorite surfers.
Your Essential Guide to the 2017 Vans Triple Crown of Surfing
Winter in Hawaiʻi means epic surf and world-class competitions on the North Shore. Here’s where these annual contests happen and how to spectate like a pro.
6 Things You Need to Know About Rat Lungworm Disease Before You Eat a Salad
Everyone’s talking about the recent disease outbreak affecting the Islands. Find out what it is, where it comes from and how you can prevent it.
This Popular Trail in Kailua Might Be Closing for the Summer
The Maunawili Falls Trail may temporarily close due to community complaints of visitors littering, trespassing and more.
Here’s Why More Than 1,000 Paddlers are Racing from Moloka‘i to O‘ahu on Sunday
Paddlers from around the world cross the Kaiwi Channel as part of the world championship of outrigger canoe racing, the Moloka‘i Hoe.
Is Maui’s Pe‘ahi Challenge Replacing the Eddie?
A big-wave contest at Pe‘ahi takes on the Eddie Aikau, which hasn’t been held since 2009.
