What It’s Like Being a Hawaiian Airlines Flight Attendant During a Pandemic
Even with the drastic decrease in visitors to the Islands, flights continue.
People & Profiles
“This Is It, I’m Going to Die. Mom, Help.” A Hawaiʻi Man Remembers His Days as a Black College Student in New York
After Jayson Harper graduated from Kaiser High School, he was eager to make his mark in New York. But soon, an encounter with police taught him instead to be invisible.
Watch as Thousands Protest in Downtown Honolulu in Support of Black Lives Matter
A week of demonstrations against police brutality, systemic racism and a call for justice for George Floyd resulted in a reported 10,000 people protesting at the Hawai‘i State Capitol on Saturday, June 6.
What It’s Like Being a First Responder During the Pandemic
Paramedic supervisor Marie Hathaway transported one of the first known COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i.
Hawai‘i Artists Donate Proceeds From Sales to Black Lives Matter Initiatives
Buy artwork by local artists for a limited time, and 100% of proceeds will go to a nonprofit or charity that stands up for human equality and justice for all.
Hawai‘i High School Senior Talks About Life and Graduation During a Pandemic
One of Wai‘anae High School’s valedictorians shares the moment when the pandemic became very real to her and her classmates.
O‘ahu in 1985: Patsy Mink Was Already in the Political Vanguard When We Interviewed Her in 1985
Before Clinton, Gabbard, Klobuchar and Warren, there was Mink.
A Google Doodle Celebrates the Life of Israel Kamakawiwoʻole
The late Hawaiian musician, best known for his rendition of “Over the Rainbow,” was featured on Wednesday’s Google homepage in an animated video.
Heart of Honolulu: A Young Hometown Hero Helps Waimea Farmers
An eighth grader turns his passion into a kōkua project that strengthens his community during a crisis.
Meet the Model: Hawai‘i’s Neka Lanoza
After taking the L.A. scene by storm, the local model-on-the-rise is back home pursuing one of her greatest passions. She spills about making a difference, her gasp-worthy TV moments and what’s next for her in fashion.
Heart of Honolulu: A Sweet 4-Year-Old Shoutout, Menehune Magic and Dreamy Deliveries
Each week HONOLULU magazine readers and staff show aloha for small acts of kindness.
Heart of Honolulu: A Kaimukī Bakery Owner Helps Her Favorite Poke Spot
In addition to donating dozens of malassadas to health care workers, Gayla Young of Pipeline Bakeshop & Creamery recently sold 125 poke bowls from Kyung’s Seafood to help the owner ramp up business.
Hawai‘i’s World Champion Surfer Carissa Moore Wants You to Feel More Love and Aloha. Her First Film Shows What That Looks Like
Our very own Olympics rep and champion’s “RISS: A Film About More Love,” is giddy, heartfelt, intimate and family friendly—perfect for these trying times.
Everything We Wanted to Know About North Shore’s Thunderstorm Artis
Thunderstorm Artis opens up about his Hawai‘i faves, what it’s like working with the coaches and how he got his unforgettable name.
Heart of Honolulu: Ramp Remedy for Ducklings, a Holler From a Shopper and the Giving Pantry
Each week HONOLULU Magazine readers and staff show aloha for small acts of kindness.
Even With the New Push for Universal Preschool, Families With Younger Kids Will Still Struggle
Even with the new push for universal preschool, families with younger kids will still struggle.
Heart of Honolulu: How This 11-Year-Old HONOLULU Family Virtual Fun Run Finisher is Helping Others
When his five sports teams had to stop practicing, 11-year-old Brennan Yamaguchi was sad. But what was even harder was watching the bill he worked on stall at the legislature.
Heart of Honolulu: An Aunty on the Big Island, a Kick-Butt Dancing Queen and a Really Hot Dinosaur
Each week, HONOLULU Magazine staff and readers show aloha for small acts of kindness.
Shark Strong: Join Da Shop’s Virtual Q&A with 2020’s Breakout Novelist Kawai Strong Washburn
With raves from “The New York Times,” “Vanity Fair” and, ahem, HONOLULU, Washburn’s “Sharks in the Time of Saviors” has become an international publishing phenomenon.
Heart of Honolulu: HONOLULU Magazine Staff and Readers Show Aloha for Small Acts of Kindness
Whether it’s a neighbor baking delicious banana bread or a stranger showing love to a loved one, our community is filled with stories of compassion, generosity and aloha.
Heart of Honolulu: Local Boy and Former Lady Gaga Dancer Gets The Party Started at Home
Mark Kanemura’s bright moves will get you out of your couch-ella mood and step up your positivity with these fun and free dance classes.
The 2020 Census Deadline Has Been Extended So You Have More Time to Send in Your Questionnaire
Make yourself count by taking 10 minutes to fill out the very important 2020 Census questionnaire.
Hawai‘i People Show Kindness in the Time of Coronavirus
Many people are quietly reaching out; donating food, flowers, masks and even Easter lilies to those on the front lines of the pandemic in Honolulu.
