The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: Polo in the Islands
Here’s a look back at October 1921.
Sports
A Beginner’s Guide to Pickleball in Honolulu
Yes, pickleball is cool. Just ask my 16-year-old daughter.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: Hawai‘i's Olympians
From Duke to Carissa, Hawai‘i athletes have had a presence in this prestigious competition dating back to 1912. Here’s a look at their stories.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: The Hawai‘i Islanders Baseball Team’s First Season
Here’s a look back at a story that ran in the magazine in July 1961.
University of Hawai‘i’s Football Field History
The Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex will be home turf for the UH Rainbow Warriors’ games in 2021. But this isn’t the first move for the football team in the past 100 years, or the last.
Olympic Surfing Gold Fulfills Duke’s Dream—and Moore
Gold medal winner Carissa Moore puts Hawai‘i on the Olympic podium at the first-ever Olympic surfing competition in Japan. Here’s how it went down.
Ones to Watch: 14 Hawai‘i Athletes Who Qualified for the Tokyo Olympics
Keep your eyes on more than just the surfing contests—local Olympians will be competing in rugby, volleyball, skateboarding, swimming and more.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: The Ancient Traditions of Makahiki Was the Olympic Games for Hawaiians
Here’s look back at May 1936.
We Tried It: The Best Mini-Golf Courses for Families on O‘ahu
We test out the putting greens at five courses on O‘ahu.
Why to Watch and What to Eat for the Super Bowl of the Decade (At Least, For Now)
You made it through January so here’s every excuse to eat wings, loaded nachos and tater tots.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend: November 4–11, 2020
Make like a (free) tree, let your photo cheer on the Warriors at Aloha Stadium, watch a hula festival and get tickets to Hawai‘i’s biggest film festival.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: July 22–29, 2020
Explore the surprising history of Island strings, watch polo ponies on the North Shore, check out a reopened Waikīkī concert venue and learn about local leadership.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: June 24–30, 2020
Go to a drive-in concert, watch an award-winning Korean film and stroll down Kalākaua Avenue without cars.
UH Mānoa Athletics Director David Matlin Answers Your Questions About Reopening Hawai‘i
Watch the interview live, here on HONOLULU Magazine.
Experts Look at What’s Ahead for Hawai‘i’s Student Athletes in “Life Interrupted: Sports”
The third segment in our free talk-story webinar focuses on next steps and also addresses the question, what will happen to those high fives?
Here’s What’s Opening Next in Honolulu: May 28 Update
Beauty salons, skate parks, dog parks, the Honolulu Zoo, Wet’N’Wild Hawai‘i and more have all set opening dates based on Mayor Kirk Caldwell’s latest Restore Honolulu order.
14 Hawai‘i Races to Run, Bike and Swim in 2020
Trying to stick with that keep-fit resolution? Then check out the marathons, triathlons and wheel-y, amazing rides to help keep you on track.
O‘ahu in 2000: University of Hawai‘i Football Coach June Jones is Islander of the Year
He turned down a job with the NFL’s San Diego Chargers to head up a UH team.
Hone Your Light Saber Skills Just in Time for “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker”
Always wanted to be a Jedi? Bring balance to the galaxy (or at least Salt Lake) with LudoSport Hawai‘i.
The Hawai‘i Convention Center is About to Freeze Over for a First-Ever Skating Event
Get ready for some figure 808s with Olympic gold medalist Kristi Yamaguchi.
My Honolulu: Trying (and Failing at) Traditional Hawaiian Sledding
Letting things slide isn’t always a good way to go.
5 Restaurants, Bars and Breweries for Football Sunday Brunch in Honolulu
Thanks to early kickoff times, Sunday now means new breakfast and brew options.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: October 16—22, 2019
Pumpkin patches, rocking the Stan Sheriff and eating street meat like an O.G. are on tap this weekend.
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Hawai‘i is full of amazing places. Most of them you’re free to visit, but there are a few where you’re just not allowed. Here’s a peek into Hawai‘i’s coolest off-limits corners.
We take a look inside your high school yearbooks to find what’s changed about the local high school experience over the years, and what’s stayed exactly the same.
Hole-in-the-wall general stores dishing up their own eats—even if it’s just one ‘ono item—are a beloved part of Island life. Here are a few of Hawai‘i’s best.
Need something to read—or hand to someone who does? Here’s HONOLULU’s first-ever list of the most iconic, trenchant and irresistible Island books, as voted by a panel of literary community luminaries.