How the Conflict Over the Thirty Meter Telescope Has Reawakened a More-Than-Century-Old Battle
It’s the largest movement since Native Hawaiians rallied to fight the military bombing of Kaho‘olawe in the 1970s.
People & Profiles
Video: How We Told the Life Stories of 17 Nisei Veterans in Hawai‘i
The HONOLULU team spent five months interviewing and photographing 17 nisei veterans for the December cover story, “Soldiering On.”
Inside HONOLULU: Remembering the Nisei Veteran in My Family
Sometimes you need a little (or big) push to remember what’s important.
Ticket to Tokyo: John John Florence Is Going to the Olympics—Even After Gabriel Medina Ended His Comeback at the Billabong Pipe Masters
John John Florence edges rival Kelly Slater for the last U.S. Olympic berth. He joins fellow local Carissa Moore on the squad.
Happening Now: Follow John John Florence as He Battles for an Olympic Berth
The Billabong Pipe Masters is happening with Hawai‘i's Seth Moniz just eliminated by Kelly Slater. If Florence can advance, a tense semifinal awaits.
Behind the Scenes: What’s Life Like as an Movie Extra in Hawai‘i?
Peek behind the scenes at my Where’s Waldo?-like acting “career” in locally shot movies and TV shows.
John John Florence and Kelly Slater are Ripping Pipeline Right Now–But Only One Will Go to the Olympics
Day 2 of the Billabong Pipe Masters turned into a John John and Kelly show. Thursday promises to be a showdown.
Hawai‘i’s John John Florence Joins Surfer Lineup at the 2019 Billabong Pipe Masters
In his first contest since blowing out his knee in June, John John surfs his way into Pipeline contention—and closes in on an Olympic slot.
Catch The Gay Men’s Chorus of Honolulu at Their Upcoming Jazzy Holiday Jam (and Christmas Caroling Near You)
The Hawai‘i chapter of the nationwide movement can be found caroling around town this month as well as in a holiday concert at Hawai‘i Theatre.
Hawai‘i-Based Artist Makes It on NBC’s Reality Competition Show “Making It”
Matt Ortiz, half of Wooden Wave’s husband-and-wife art team, talks about his craft-fren-ships, life on the funny farm and the most valuable thing he walked away with when his run on the show ended.
20 Questions with Hawaiian Clothing Designer and Reality TV Star Kini Zamora
We take a peek behind the scenes at the “Project Runway All Stars” alum and designer’s Hālawa studio.
While You Were Shopping: Carissa Moore Won the Surf World Title and Nabbed an Olympic Games Slot at the Lululemon Maui Pro
As if we don’t feel the Black Friday-through-Cyber Monday hangover enough, the Native Hawaiian from O‘ahu dominated in a shortened format in heavy storm surf while her top two rivals lost heartbreaker heats. It’s Moore’s fourth world title.
How Screenwriters Aaron and Jordan Kandell Went from Hawai‘i to Hollywood
Local twins and screenwriters Aaron and Jordan Kandell hadn’t planned a future in film. Yet they went from Hawai‘i to Hollywood. Here’s how.
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.
Quote Unquote: Kip Wilborn Takes Over as Producing Director of Mānoa Valley Theatre
The internationally known tenor, actor and director steps in as the not-for-profit theater completes its 50th season and begins planning for the next 50.
A Writer’s World: How to Make it in Hawai‘i
Yes, lucky we live Hawai‘i, the only state with its own regional literature. But, lately, it’s only gotten harder to make a go of it for our diverse, dedicated and ink-stained scribbling class.
Make or Take: Cook This Vegetarian Pan-Seared Taro For Your Thanksgiving Potluck
Grammy-Award nominated musician Halehaku Seabury of Nā Hoa shares culinary dreams, family recipes and nostalgic memories.
Editor’s Page: HONOLULU’s Long History with Andy’s Sandwiches and Smoothies
HONOLULU Magazine and Andy’s Sandwiches and Smoothies’ relationship began with a bowl of lentil soup and a brownie.
Catch Improv Rock ‘n’ Roll Band Oil in the Alley at the Hawai‘i Sketch Comedy Festival
Oil in the Alley is an improv rock ‘n’ roll band that literally makes it up as they go along. Find them among other funny folks at the Hawai‘i Sketch Comedy Festival this weekend.
Meet the Scholastic Kid Reporter from Hawaiʻi
Lucia Dong wants to tell her peers about important issues affecting Hawai‘i’s environment and people.
In Transition: Hawai‘i’s Transgender Teens
Here is how Hawai‘i is succeeding, and struggling, when it comes to supporting students in transition.
Designer Profile: Jennifer Binney of Hawai‘i-Based Bag Brand, Samudra
Samudra’s new spot-on collection gave us the perfect opportunity to catch up with one of the chicest bag ladies in town.
These 3 Family-Owned Eateries Are Bringing Local Favorites to Wider Audiences
While keeping the “small island feel.”
