One to Watch: Hawai‘i Clothing Designer Lynn Sakutori of Local Brand, A-Line
Meet the little-known local designer behind some favorite womenswear lines.
People & Profiles
Remembering Rap: A New Book Tells the Story of Hawai‘i Humorist Rap Reiplinger
The book shines a light on the man behind the laughs through untold stories of his success and struggles, as well as news that state officials reopened an investigation into his mysterious death.
Hawai‘i Parent to Parent: This 10-Year-Old Kid from ʻAiea Excels in High School Math
We ask her mom for tips on how to encourage keiki to do their homework.
Blades of Glory: 6 Hawai‘i Chefs Tell the Stories Behind Their Favorite Knife
The knife is the most important, and often the most personal, tool for chefs.
Hear Panic! At the Disco Cover Some of Our Favorite Hawaiian Songs
Brendon Urie sang along with Keali‘i Reichel, Hapa and Bruddah Iz in a recent streaming session online.
50 Shades of Yellow: This Man Runs a Banana Library on a Farm in Waialua
Gabe Sachter-Smith stalks bananas around the world and builds a banana library of Hawaiian cultivars.
A Tiny Home Offered This Hawai‘i Family a Fresh Start After Kīlauea Erupted
After lava from Kīlauea last year destroyed their Kapoho home of 18 years, John and Nancy Theismann decided to downsize.
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.
Is Jason Momoa Headed Back to Hawai‘i?
Based on his recent Instagram posts, he might be. And if he is, can he please, please, please make more videos with local social media stars?
This Local Radio Show is Beaming Vintage Hawaiian Music Across the Globe
Hawai‘i radio icon Harry B. Soria jr.’s long-running show, “Territorial Airwaves,” is inspiring new recordings.
Ask An Expert: How Does Our City Prepare For Hurricane Season?
The director of the city’s Department of Emergency Management oversees recovery and planning efforts to make O‘ahu a more resilient, safer place to live.
6 Questions With the Woman Behind Local Brand Love + Monsters Hawai‘i
Life as a mom and business owner is big-time work with little time to kid around for designer Richie Calizar.
What Are Honolulu Chefs Obsessed with Right Now?
A Vermicular Musui pot, screwpine and rose syrup, and more.
Quote Unquote: Honolulu’s Registrar for the Mayor’s Office of Culture and the Arts
When he’s not coordinating the Honolulu City Lights annual holiday wreath contest or dressing up for historical re-enactments, Tory Laitila is responsible for helping manage the city’s art collection.
Internationally Renowned Architect I.M. Pei Leaves Rich Honolulu Design Legacy
Known for his stunning design and global reputation, his work at the University of Hawai‘i is a hidden treasure to many.
Harry B. Celebrates 40 Years of Vintage Hawaiian Radio Show “Territorial Airwaves”
Find out how a show in Honolulu connects with musicians in Rome.
Portraits of Gender and Sexual Identities in the Hawaiian Community
Mana Magazine explored Hawaiian cultural traditions through modern icons.
Meet Cookbook Author and Culinary TV Personality Harumi Kurihara in Hawai‘i
Japan lifestyle guru collaborates with Big Island Candies for new flavor.
MY HONOLULU: Demanding, Blunt and Still My Favorite Teacher
A shout-out to Richard Kiyonaga in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week.
We Play Would You Rather with Hawai‘i Designer Jana Lam at Her Honolulu Studio and Showroom
Check out our new weekend deals from our favorite local designers, boutiques and artists.
This Hawai‘i Production Assistant Went From Making Costco Runs to Starring Alongside Ben Affleck and Oscar Isaac
In real life, Louis Jeovanny was running errands and grabbing dry cleaning. In Netflix’s “Triple Frontier,” he’s stealing millions of dollars in drug money.
Remembering Rap: What Rap Reiplinger Lines Made You Laugh the Most?
Test yourself while remembering a favorite Hawai‘i comedian.
This Local Prop Master and “Game of Thrones” Fan Built His Own Iron Throne
See how it stacks up against the real one when the show’s final season premieres Sunday, April 14 on HBO.
Cool Jobs: What It’s Like Being a Water Slide Tester at Wet’n’Wild Hawai‘i
What does your child want to be when he or she grows up? In every issue of HONOLULU Family, we talk with people about their interesting jobs in Hawai‘i. This month, meet the man who spends his day on water slides.
