Where to Shop Vintage on O‘ahu This Summer
From vintage tees and Y2K gems to collectible Hawaiiana and one-of-a-kind streetwear, these markets are the perfect places to hunt for treasures all summer long.
Sustainability
Keep Country, Country
A proposed gondola lift, zip line and all-terrain vehicle tours at Mount Ka‘ala are behind a fight pitting the North Shore and neighboring communities against outside developers who want to expand visitor attractions.
Bold Ways to Fix Our City
HONOLULU contributor Mary Vorsino spoke to key leaders about addressing some of Honolulu’s most pressing problems. Here are their ideas in their own words.
Do Genki Balls Work? Discussions Continue
Hawai‘i Pacific University scientists and leaders of the Genki Ala Wai Project took part in a symposium to discuss the effectiveness of the mud balls.
Your Insider Guide to Midsummer Night’s Gleam
Experience a magical evening of lights, live music, food, cultural performances and activities on Saturday, July 18.
Pursuits: Ben Lillibridge Is Wild About Mushrooms
Ben Lillibridge believes they can save the world—and he’s devoted himself to helping make that happen.
New Local App Helps Businesses Reduce Food Waste While You Save Big
Save a Bite partners with local bakeries, pizza shops and other eateries to sell mystery boxes of discounted excess food.
Re-use Hawai‘i Celebrates 20 Years with New and Returning Programs
Re-use Hawai‘i brings back the tool library and workshops, plus kicks off exciting new initiatives.
Lights Out? Hawai‘i’s Energy Future Looks Dire
Without swift action, Hawai‘i faces more exorbitant electricity costs. What will it take to move aggressively enough with renewable alternatives?
Can Hawai‘i Grow Rice Again?
UH Mānoa and the Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology explore Hawai‘i’s rice farming potential.
At Free Stores, It’s All for Free
Take what you want at the donation-based “stores” at no cost.
FOR Upcycles Hawaiian Quilts Into Eco-Conscious Corsets and Dresses
In the hands of Keely Nakama, tattered Hawaiian quilts are transformed into stunning heritage fashions.
Build Better With Surf Blocks Made From Recycled Surfboard Foam
A Maui architect has created an eco-friendly building material that uses surfboard Styrofoam waste in its composite concrete.
We Tried It: Urban Foraging With Dr. Nat Bletter
Snack your way through Honolulu’s forests on this guided foraging botany tour.
Photo Gallery: Native Seabird Manu-o-Kū Nesting Downtown
We spotted adorable baby manu-o-Kū in bustling downtown Honolulu.
Listen Up! Hawai‘i Podcasts You Need to Hear
These community-minded podcasts can help cut through the confusion of our state’s most pressing concerns.
We Tried It: Shark Diving with One Ocean Diving
Immerse yourself in the world of sharks and learn about ocean conservation in the waters off Hale‘iwa.
Champion Conservation with These Essential Titles
Celebrate Earth Month, Native Hawaiian Plant Month and the Year of Our Community Forests with books about native plants and conservation.
Celebrate Hawai‘i’s Trees During the Year of Our Community Forests
Learn about trees, pick up free native plants and stickers, volunteer with conservation organizations and more ways to get involved.
March 2025 Update: Where to Buy Local Farm-Fresh Eggs on O‘ahu
Farms, farmstands and grocery stores that sell organic and conventional eggs from local producers.
Say Goodbye to Plastic Water Bottles With the Mananalu Water and Boomerang Partnership
Hawai‘i-born actor Jason Momoa is committed to replacing them with recyclable aluminum bottles.
Hōkūle‘a’s 50th Anniversary
As Hōkūle‘a celebrates 50 years of sailing, female navigators carry a message of cultural resilience and hope to a worldwide community.
Your Insider Guide to Hōkūle‘a’s 50th Birthday Celebration
Tour Hawai‘i’s iconic voyaging canoe, learn about wayfinding, party at a star-studded gala and more from March 8–14.
New Waiākea x In4mation Collab Supports the Planting of Native Trees
Today’s limited-release capsule of streetwear is just the beginning of the partnership.
