History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: Sportscaster Jim Leahey’s Legacy
Here’s a look back at the sportscaster's most dramatic moment of his career calling games.
Fitness & Sports
Leading Wāhine: MMA Star Ilima-Lei Macfarlane Fights for Women’s Safety
A force to be reckoned with—both in the MMA cage and when fighting for the safety of women and the ‘āina.
Leading Wāhine: These 5 Local Surfers Are Blue Crushing It
After decades of pressure, politicking and feats of raw courage by pioneering women, this year’s pro surf tour has an unprecedented five women from Hawai‘i.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: The Year of the Volleyball
Here’s a look back at May 1977.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: Hawai‘i’s Young Aquatic Athletes of 1925
Here’s a look back at December 1925.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: Hawai‘i's First Roller Rink
Let’s roll the clock back to 1871.
Best of 2021: Editor’s Favorite Articles on HONOLULU Magazine
From exceptional trees to Pidgin, hip bars to beloved bakeries, here are some of my favorite 10 stories about Honolulu in 2021.
Carissa’s World: How a Self-Effacing Girl from Kaimukī Surfed Her Way to Olympic Gold
Carissa Moore has become a beacon for a state, a people and a legion of young empowered women, without losing herself in the game.
How the Iconic Moniz Family Were Raised in the Waves of Waikīkī
When the iconic Moniz surfing family lost their house in East O‘ahu, the famous shoreline became home once again.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: Honolulu’s Football Legacy
Back in 1946, “Paradise of the Pacific” trumpets Hawai‘i achieving the sports dream of fielding a professional football team in the territory.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: Olympian Duke Kahanamoku
“The Playground of the World,” declares the headline on a story breathlessly describing the many sports happening in Hawai‘i in the 1920s.
Hawai‘i Gives Back: Finding Peace and Waves with AccesSurf
For more than a decade, people have been able to found joy in the waves through the work and assistance of a dedicated group started by a recreational therapist and adaptive athlete.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: Polo in the Islands
Here’s a look back at October 1921.
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.
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.
