What to Read This November: 5 Hawai‘i Book Picks Recommended by Local Experts
We reached out to our friends at Da Shop: Books + Curiosities to ask their community of writers and readers for their picks.
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Last-Minute Tips to Make Sure Your General Election Vote Counts in Honolulu
Election Day is here but there’s still time for even hard-core procrastinators to get your ballot in.
The Best Things to Do on O‘ahu in November 2020
The 40th anniversary of an international film festival, a Thanksgiving concert, sunflower gazing, tree planting and more.
Your Guide to the Perfect Halloween Weekend: October 28–November 3, 2020
Skip the potential crowds and celebrate Halloween from your car, catch the end of two festivals and pick up some Okinawan treats.
HONOLULU Staff Favorites: Here’s How We’re Celebrating Halloween 2020 in Hawai‘i
Things will look a bit different this year, but we don’t need big parties to have fun this spooky season.
HiSAM Welcomes Visitors Back with “For Walls,” a new COVID-Inspired Art Exhibit
The artwork in Hawai‘i State Art Museum’s latest exhibition transforms something all too familiar into inviting and dynamic pieces of art.
How to Register to Vote in Hawai‘i and Check if Your Ballot was Counted for the General Election
Your ballots must be back at elections HQ by Nov. 3, so the city recommends sending your mail-in ballot no later than today, Oct. 27.
HONOLULU Staff Favorites: The 8 Best Noodle Soups on O‘ahu for Rainy Days
Some of our top picks for comforting slurps when a cold snap is coming.
Butcher & Bird Launches Pop-Ups Featuring Furloughed and Underemployed Chefs
It starts Sunday, Oct. 25, when you’ll have three hours to get smoked tako-chorizo gyoza and other grilled goodness.
You Should Read These Books by Hawai‘i Authors Right Now
Local authors give us new perspectives on Hawai‘i’s final queen, one of Hawai‘i’s most notorious crimes and life for Japanese Americans in World War II.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: October 21–27, 2020
Support local artists, get in the fall spirit with pumpkins and grab tickets for another drive-in event.
Hawai‘i Public Radio’s Dabney Gough Shares Her 6 Picks for Fall
Here’s what she’s streaming, reading, watching and doing in Honolulu this season.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: October 14-20, 2020
Tune in to a one-woman comedy show set to song, show your pride with a special show, listen to stories and grab tickets for a drive-thru trick or treat.
What to Listen to This Month: 5 Album and Song Picks from Local DJs
Your playlist is so played out. So we asked a few local music experts to help you hit refresh.
What to Read This Month: 5 Hawai‘i Book Picks Recommended by Local Experts
Celebrate National Book Month with a mystery novel, a book of proverbs, an illustrated trip to the market and more.
The Best Things to Do on O‘ahu in October 2020
Thankfully there are still so many reasons to stand by #LuckyWeLiveHonolulu—but we recommend calling ahead to check for any event changes.
The Best Things to do Outdoors While You Staycation on O‘ahu During Quarantine
Still bummed your adventure travel plans were canceled? Get outside!
Find Mooncakes for the Oct. 1 Mid-Autumn Moon Festival at These Shops in Honolulu
Newer options include strawberry, Okinawan sweet potato and pork floss—or stick with the traditional.
Learn About Identity From These 7 Artists at the Next Virtual PechaKucha
The Hawai‘i State Art Museum’s presentations will take place on Instagram in October.
Looking For Things to Do By Yourself During Quarantine? Here Are the Best Solo Outdoor Activities on O‘ahu
The latest emergency orders allow us to try new things outdoors, find some new local grubs and relax—as long as we do it alone.
The Best Things to Do on O‘ahu in September 2020
Start the fall by pedaling in an epic bike ride, supporting local breweries, helping to make our beaches pristine and more.
Open for Fitness: Easy, Free Online Workout Classes to Try During Lockdown
From sculpt-and-burn to boot camp, web workouts are virtual-ly all we can do. But we’re not complaining.
World War II Warbirds Will Fly Over Oʻahu for an Aerial Parade This Weekend
We have the details, including when and where you can see these vintage planes go by.
21 Local Products We Love at the Made in Hawaiʻi Festival
The biggest event for all things local is going online this weekend and we’re ready to hit checkout. Here is what you need to know.
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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.
Fruits are part of our history and culture, a way for us to feel connected to our community. And, if you’ve ever had a ripe mango or sweet tangerine, you know there’s nothing else like it.
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.
The number of coronavirus cases in Hawai‘i just surpassed 4,000, with more than 2,000 of those cases recorded in the past two weeks.
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.