Once-Homeless Families Move into Sand Island’s New Kahauiki Village
Government, private companies and volunteers built a plantation-style community that welcomed its first families into their new homes on Friday, Jan. 12.
HONOLULU Magazine - January 2018
Here’s the Story Behind 2018 Hale ‘Aina Award-Winner Agu Ramen’s Hot Mess
How Parmesan and ramen got together.
Local Shops Eden in Love and Homecoming Honolulu Now Have New Digs
Two local boutiques sets their sights on expansion.
What’s Open or Closed in Honolulu for Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2018
Your guide to which Honolulu City and County services will be available or suspended in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Jan. 15, 2018.
From Our Files: Moments from Hawai‘i’s Past–January Edition
A look back at Honolulu from January 1948 to 2008. Stories taken from the archives of Paradise of the Pacific and HONOLULU Magazine.
Sour Poi Awards: Chronicling the Wild, Wacky and Just Plain Weird of 2017
The best of the worst of 2017.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Jan. 11–14, 2018
Experience a Japanese-style New Year’s celebration, find out what’s new with the Shanghai circus, see Hannibal Buress live and more.
How Side Street Inn’s Colin Nishida Went From Bar Owner to Restaurateur of the Year
All Colin Nishida wanted to do was run a bar—and now he’s 2018 Restaurateur of the Year, with Hale ‘Aina Gold awards for Best Bar Food and Best Gourmet Comfort Food.
Field Notes: Have a “Star Wars” Costume? You Could Help the Dark Side Do Good
Field Notes explores Honolulu’s vast and varied scenes and subcultures. This month: The Pacific Outpost of the 501st Legion.
Finalists Announced for aio Media and HLTA’s Inaugural Awards Program
(Sponsored) The new aio Hawai‘i Lodging & Tourism Awards will recognize outstanding achievements in tourism statewide.
Coming Soon: Artist Eddy Y’s Designs in Your Home and Even on Your Slippahs
Longtime Hawai‘i artist Eddy Y has designed surf scenes and vintage automobiles on clothing for more than 30 years. Now, he’s expanding to include casual home furnishings.
8 Feng Shui Fixes for the New Year
Hoping for a rush of fresh energy to start 2018? We asked Big Island feng shui expert Clear Englebert for some quick chi do’s and don’ts.
You Can Now Keep Track of Water-Quality Conditions at Hawai‘i Beaches
New state website provides up-to-date information on water-quality conditions at beaches.
Your Guide to Attending the 2018 Sony Open in Hawai‘i Like a Real Pro
How to ace your attendance at this year’s Sony Open in Hawai‘i, Jan. 8-14. Plus, do’s and don’ts to know before you go.
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!
18 Honolulu Restaurants That Treat You to Freebies on Your Birthday
Everybody loves getting a little something for free, especially if it’s covered in chocolate. We’ve rounded up the best places in Honolulu that will make your birthday even more special. You deserve it.
O‘ahu Hike We Like: Maunawili Trail
Get a killer cardio workout and great views on this long hike.
Moms à la Mode: These Local Moms Run Their Companies and Families in Style
These three fabulous women run successful businesses, sprint to baseball games, dash to fashion shows and still have time to make a statement in their Manaola and Pradas. It’s apparent why their children (and we) look up to them, even when they’re not wearing stilettos.
Publisher’s Page: Milestones
A big anniversary calls for a look back and a steady eye forward.
January 2018: Table of Contents
Features On The Cover: The Bistecca alla Fiorentina from Arancino at The Kāhala features a 32-ounce sous-vide tomahawk steak. Read about it and other Hale ‘Aina Award-winning restaurants on page 52. Photo: Steve Czerniak The Sour Poi Awards Celebrating the best…
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Jan. 5–7, 2018
Start the year off with K-pop, yoga and the magic of Disney.
These Colorful Specialty License Plates Raise Money for Hawai‘i National Parks
Ten thousand specialty plates depicting Haleakalā National Park and Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park were released in August.
Testing, Testing, Can You Hear the New Emergency Attack Siren in Your Area?
State agency says fewer complaints for first monthly test of 2018.
The 8 Best Things To Do in January 2018
Start off the year right with a family-friendly fun run, a two-day conference for entrepreneurs, an epic citywide race for buried treasure and more.
