How Local Are You? Your Potluck Dish Says A Lot About You
Or why a Jewish guy is eating Chinese food at his son’s bar mitzvah in Kāhala.
People & Profiles
Jack Johnson on Staying Local, Environmentalism and Superstardom
Musician Jack Johnson has achieved international superstardom with the help of his wife, Kim, earning enough to donate more than $30 million to causes they support. Find out how the power couple strike a balance.
Hawai‘i Ethnic Pageants Are More Than Just Beauty Contests
Ethnic beauty pageants have long been a staple of Hawai‘i’s diverse cultural history. Over the years, though, they’ve had to evolve to fit the changing times.
Field Notes: Meet Honolulu’s Competitive Gamers
Field Notes explores Honolulu’s vast and varied scenes and subcultures. This month we meet the guys who make money playing video games.
Malika Dudley’s Maui
Who better to tell us about Maui’s hotspots than Malika Dudley, Hawaii News Now’s former weekend weather anchor, who now lives in Kihei.
Legendary UH Women’s Volleyball Coach Dave Shoji Recounts Career Highs and Lows in New Book
UH legend Dave Shoji became the winningest coach in women’s volleyball last season. Now he has a new book out.
‘Ukulele Virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro Talks About Bruce Lee, TED Talks and the Future of the ‘Ukulele
HONOLULU Magazine caught up with Jake Shimabukuro during a brief visit to Honolulu.
Meet Two Women Who Survived Cancer, and What You Need to Know Now
Lucrecia Fry and Jamey Etherton were diagnosed with cancer. What’s next?
Field Notes: Inside a Honolulu Community Garden
Field Notes explores Honolulu’s vast and varied scenes and subcultures. This month: the Makiki Community Garden.
VIDEO: Meet Koko Head Café Chef Lee Anne Wong, a Former “Top Chef” Contestant
Watch this exclusive video from our September cover shoot. We talk behind the scenes with chef Lee Anne Wong.
Getting an Early Glimpse of Hokulea and Hikianalia Canoe Trek
Polynesian canoes go on a three-hour tour.
Keone Nunes: Traditional Hawaiian Tattoo Artist
For many people seeking a Hawaiian tattoo, Keone Nunes is their only option.
Hawai‘i’s Greatest TV and Film Extra
The Extra: You may not recognize Teddy Wells, but there’s a good chance you’ve laid eyes on him before. He’s appeared in dozens of movies and TV shows shot in Hawaii.
Photo Essay: Kalaupapa Memories, Molokai, Hawaii
Here, we’ve selected images from renowned photographer Wayne Levin, who took the following photographs in Kalaupapa, Molokai. All were taken between 1984 and 1987.
The Freshest Noodles Made in Honolulu
Meet the noodle makers rolling out the Island’s nicest noodles by hand ... and foot!
Hiking the Koolau Mountains
Koolau Conquerer: One man, one backpack, one mountain: Chase Norton recently hiked the entire summit in one go.
Kikaida: Hawaii's Favorite Superhero
After all these years, Hawaii’s favorite superhero is still kicking monster tail and inspiring local fans.
Welcome Back Ben Cayetano?
We sat down with former governor and current mayoral candidate Ben Cayetano to talk about rail, old guys and why your commute isn’t going to get any better, no matter who wins.
We Tried It: I Am a Roller Derby Girl in Honolulu
Injuries, drama, dedication, victory—associate editor Tiffany Hill laced up her skates to rumble in Honolulu’s fast-growing sport.
Rising Artists in Hawaii
There’s more to Hawaii’s contemporary art than ocean scenes and hula dancers. Check out these eight delectably collectible artists whose careers are gathering speed.
Na Puka Kula: Hawaiian Immersion Graduates
Some of the first graduates of the Hawaiian immersion schools have been out on their own in the adult world for a few years now. We caught up with four of them for their reflections on the schools, the language and their futures.
The King of Chinatown
How Dave Stewart revived an ailing neighborhood with booze and six simple rules.
