How 5 Popular Ethnic Festivals in Honolulu Adapt While Keeping Traditions Alive
Hurricane threats, new fees and money troubles have suddenly forced some of Honolulu’s decades-old ethnic festivals to pivot and change course in the past few years.
HONOLULU Magazine - January 2019
A Walk in the Park? Why So Many Major Events Are Leaving Kapi‘olani Regional Park
Kapi‘olani Regional Park is somewhat of an anomaly: It is managed by the city but governed by a trust.
6 Things That Stood Out at Gov. David Ige’s State of the State Speech
The Governor reached out and lawmakers seemed more open to his ideas.
Inside Honolulu: Drumming Up Inspiration
A work assignment inspired me to reconnect with my Japanese heritage.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Jan. 25–26, 2019
From beer to music to a beach cleanup, we’ve got your weekend covered.
Horsing Around on O‘ahu’s North Shore with Happy Trails Hawai‘i
Don’t let the tourists have all the fun.
[Video] Renowned Hawaiian Musician Cyril Pahinui Remembered
Hundreds honored him for his slack-key legacy as of Hawaiian culture and music.
How to Watch the Only Total Lunar Eclipse This Year in Hawai‘i
If you miss it on Sunday, Jan. 20, you'll have to wait until 2021.
Twitter Reacts to Ed Case Being an “Asian Trapped in a White Body”
The national audience was not amused.
Top 5 Best Affordable O‘ahu Homes
(Sponsored) From your neighborhood experts at Locations.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Jan. 17–20, 2019
Learn calligraphy, get fit with two sudsy 5Ks and hear Joshua Radin live.
It’s Been a Year Since a Hawai‘i False Missile Alert Launched a Wave of Fear Across the State
We look back at that stressful Saturday and what happened since.
5 Honolulu Concerts You Can’t Miss in January 2019
Start your year with music from the past and present, from the best of the ’80s with Lionel Richie to club hits from Rae Sremmurd.
Honolulu Festival Night in Chinatown is a Go for Lunar New Year Celebrations
After a sudden cancellation in 2018, this year's event, set for Feb. 2, is expected to feature about 100 vendors and 80 performing groups.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Jan. 10–13, 2019
Art performances, cultural experiences and feline fun await.
Remembering the Energetic, Inspiring and Always Super Christa Wittmier
Many knew her simply as CW. Everyone who knew Christa Wittmier called her a friend.
Experience Shakespeare’s Influence at HoMA’s 2019 Bollywood Film Festival
The 12th annual festival takes place Jan. 5 to Feb. 1 at the Doris Duke Theatre.
RIP, Lonesome George: The Last Known Hawaiian Land Snail Has Died
The tiny creature was called Lonesome George because he was the last of his kind. A single snail living alone in a special lab until New Year’s Day.
5 Free Events in Honolulu in January 2019
Start your year by giving back and remembering a simpler time, participating in a beach cleanup on the North Shore and attending a two-day Pacific Island Arts Festival.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Jan. 4–6, 2019
Take a hike, support local artists and more.
January 2019: Table of Contents
Features Thrifty Rich Locals How four locals who weren’t born into family money have made it, saved it and are passing it on. Plus: 33 money-saving tips, life hacks, shopping savvy and more. How 4 Savvy Locals Who Weren’t…
Editor’s Page: My Two Cents
Our hunt for money-saving tips is personal, at least for me.
The 9 Best Events on O‘ahu in January 2019
Mark your calendar for a run through black-lit bubbles, 1800s-style Hawaiian music, mochi pounding and more this month.
