Field Notes: This Plantation-Era Japanese Card Game is Making a Comeback
Field Notes explores Honolulu’s vast and varied scenes and subcultures. This month: hanafuda.
HONOLULU Magazine - August 2017
Quote Unquote: Why the Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra Needs $997K by September
Michael Titterton was the voice, president and general manager of Hawai‘i Public Radio from the time he moved to O‘ahu in 1999 until last year when he retired. Now he’s got a new gig: president of the Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra.
7 Absolutely Free Honolulu Events to Check Out in August 2017
See the best that Honolulu has to offer, walk for a good cause and soak up the last days of summer.
Controversial “Stairway to Heaven” Hiking Trail May Be Demolished
The 3,922-step trail has been the subject of debate for years.
Welcome Home: After Three Years at Sea, the Hōkūle‘a Returns to O‘ahu
Tens of thousands of people lined the docks at Ala Moana Beach Park on June 17 to celebrate the end of its worldwide voyage.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend: Aug. 2–6, 2017
A lineup of the weekend’s best events.
5 Things You Need to Know About Medical Marijuana in Hawai‘i
As the state’s first pot lab gets the green light, two O‘ahu dispensaries may open as early as next week.
O‘ahu Hike of the Month: Hawai‘i Loa Ridge Trail
This challenging trail includes varied terrain and ends with a steep climb to a rewarding view.
10 Epic Costumes That Really Impressed Us at Comic Con Honolulu 2017
Fans went all-out with incredible outfits at this year’s science fiction and comic book convention.
The 7 Best Things To Do in August 2017
We’ve got the perfect way to end your summer: musical nights, gardening, sake tasting and more.
2017 Comic Con Honolulu
Thousands of comic, gaming and science fiction fans gathered at the Hawai‘i Convention Center July 28–30 to watch exclusive screenings and stage events, listen to celebrity panels and sci-fi/tech aficionados and compete in tabletop and video game contests.
August 2017: Table of Contents
Features On The Cover: More than anything, Hawai‘i is about family in all its diverse glory. Here, the Aluli-Meyers, one of 11 families profiled in “The Power of ‘Ohana.” Photo: Tommy Shih The Power of ‘Ohana Our Island families. by don wallace with…
Editor’s Page: Family Matters
The bonds that tie us together.
