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O‘ahu in 1967: The Polynesian Cultural Center Was Once Considered Outlandish
Since the Polynesian Cultural Center opened in 1963, some 38 million people have visited. But early on, many considered the concept outlandish, as HONOLULU Magazine reminded them a few years later.
O‘ahu in 1981: Extracts From an Interview With Tom Selleck, The O.G. Thomas Magnum
When the original “Magnum, P.I.,” went off the air in 1988, it was one of TV’s highest-rated shows. Twenty years later the reboot debuted. Its new season premiered Friday, Sept. 27.
O‘ahu in 1937: Stories From When the Vanderbilts, George F. Baker and Henry Robinson Luce Visited Hawai‘i
Here we see how the other half lived on vacation—sometimes breaking the law in style—and even, in one instance, dying.
Education Cheat Sheet: Is it OK to Miss School to Travel?
To miss classes for travel or not, that is the question.
Nominations Now Open for the aio Media Hawai‘i Lodging and Tourism Awards
The second annual awards will recognize outstanding achievements of tourism operators across the state.
The 5 Most Haunted Hikes on O‘ahu
There are some trails on O‘ahu that everyone knows are haunted, but did you know these five?
O‘ahu Hike We Like: Kapa‘ele‘ele Trail
This hidden gem boasts a walk through jungle greenery, a peaceful incline through pine trees and a stunning ocean view.
Dust Off Your Broomsticks! Quidditch Could Be Coming to the Hawaiʻi Convention Center
Buying portable million-dollar floors suitable for sports was a gamble for the Hawai‘i Convention Center. But it’s opened up a new international market for volleyball, basketball, indoor soccer—even Harry Potter’s favorite sport.
International All-Wahine Polo Clubs Battle Breast Cancer with Susan G. Komen Hawai‘i
The 18th Annual Wahine Challenge at the Waimānalo Polo Field on Sunday, July 29, features dishes by "Food Network Star" chef Amy Pottinger, a silent auction and lots of thundering hooves—all while helping fight breast cancer.
Oʻahu Hike We Like: Mā‘ili Pillbox
This pillbox hike on the Leeward side has stunning views of the west side of the Island and a bright pink bunker for breast cancer awareness.
Meet the Man Who Is Restoring Native Plants to Hawai‘i’s Urban Spaces
Hui Kū Maoli Ola is bringing back native habitats that once thrived across the islands.
O‘ahu Hike We Like: Kalāwahine Trail
A stunning view doesn’t always require a killer climb.
Honolulu Instagram Spotlight: April 2018
Each month we choose a photo from Honolulu’s Instagram community to highlight. Tag your posts with #luckyweliveHonolulu for a chance to be featured!
O‘ahu Hike We Like: Lanipō Trail
An up and down ridge hike with some sweet views.
O‘ahu Hike We Like: Pu‘u Pia
An easy hike in the back of Mānoa Valley.
Honolulu Instagram Spotlight: March 2018
Each month we choose a photo from Honolulu’s Instagram community to highlight. Tag your posts with #luckyweliveHonolulu for a chance to be featured!
Get Your Kicks and Root for the Pac Rim Cup at This Week’s Major League Soccer Games
Four matches on Thursday, Feb. 8 and Saturday, Feb. 10 feature teams from the U.S., Japan and Canada—part of an ambitious plan to make Hawai‘i a world soccer hub. Advance and walk-up tickets are still available.
Honolulu Instagram Spotlight: February 2018
Each month we choose a photo from Honolulu’s Instagram community to highlight. Tag your posts with #LuckyweliveHonolulu for a chance to be featured!
Exclusive: Why You Need to Keep an Eye on Hawai‘i Quarterback McKenzie Milton
The Mililani High grad spills on an undefeated season, getting booed and where he’ll play next year.
2018 Sony Open in Hawai‘i Official Pro-Am Tournament
This year’s Sony Open in Hawai‘i kicked off with a pro-am tournament at the Wai‘alae Country Club on Wednesday, Jan. 10. The celebrity lineup included Jumanji’s Nick Jonas, Baywatch’s Kelly Rohrbach and 2017 Sony Open champion Justin Thomas.
Honolulu Instagram Spotlight: January 2018
Each month we choose a photo from Honolulu’s Instagram community to highlight. Tag your posts with #LuckyweliveHonolulu for a chance to be featured!
O‘ahu Hike We Like: Maunawili Trail
Get a killer cardio workout and great views on this long hike.
John John Florence Backs into the 2017 World Surf Title, His Second in a Row
After taking care of business on his end in small Pipe, Florence gets a repeat world title in the semifinals thanks to France’s Jeremy Flores knocking out Gabriel Medina. But he loses the Pipe Masters to Flores in the finals.
