Mrs. Tanaka’s Sweet Potato Haupia Squares
This piece from March 2011 has been trending in our page views, so we’re reprising it here as a sweet Friday treat.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Oct. 16–22, 2025
Learn about space, explore the Queen Emma Summer Palace, chill out to reggae beats, go on an after-hours history tour and more.
The Pig & the Lady 2.0 Opens in Kaimukī This Week
Twelve years after opening in Chinatown, one of Hawai‘i’s hottest restaurants brings global-modern Vietnamese to the top of Wai‘alae Avenue.
Ready, Set, Create! Hiki Nō Inspires the Next Generation of Storytellers
Check out the new season of Hiki Nō on Tuesday, Oct. 21, with weekly news programs produced by local students.
Where to Find Spoopy Halloween Treats on O‘ahu
From pumpkin pastries to creepy cakes to diabolical donuts, there are plenty of tricksy treats to be had this Halloween season.
Yonpachi Is a New Star Among Honolulu’s Udon Shops
Find chewy, silky house-made noodles, lunch sets and izakaya dishes at the corner of McCully and Young.
2026 Hawai‘i College Guide
Give your future college student the best leg up with our Hawai‘i College Guide that covers preparation guidance like finances and testing.
2026 Hawai‘i College Guide: A Local Kid's Guide to Surviving College
Tips to stay on top of academics, money and more.
2026 Hawai‘i College Guide: Preparing for College in High School
A student’s involvement sets the foundation for college acceptance—and beyond. Here’s how to build that foundation with strength and purpose.
2026 Hawai‘i College Guide: Timeline to Success
Here’s how to manage the road to college admission over the four years of high school.
All Our Favorite Pasta in Honolulu
Finally, all the spaghetti, pappardelle, gnocchi and other pasta dishes our foodie team craves.
Pumpkin Patches and Fall Festivals on O‘ahu
Take a tractor ride, choose the perfect pumpkin, pick your own produce and celebrate the season at bustling block parties.
A Local’s Guide to an O‘ahu Road Trip: Waimānalo to Kahana
Another look at a classic gem: Drive through 13 ahupua‘a as you shop, explore a hidden garden and eat your way up the Windward coast.
More Katsu: Hawai‘i’s First Beef Katsu Specialist Opens in Stix Asia
Seriously, four new tonkatsu spots this year is a lot for Honolulu. Kyoto Katsuda is the latest.
Roll With It: Amazing Fish Tacos at Miguel’s Cocina Food Truck
Miguel Gutierrez buys marlin daily from nearby fishing boats at Kewalo Harbor for the best fish tacos this writer’s had in 15 years.
Best Breads: My Tour of Fresh Loaves Around Honolulu
Frolic’s former intern embarks on a loaf-by-loaf quest to find her favorite bread on the island.