Designer Profile: Jennifer Binney of Hawai‘i-Based Bag Brand, Samudra
Samudra’s new spot-on collection gave us the perfect opportunity to catch up with one of the chicest bag ladies in town.
Honolulu Magazine - May 2019
One to Watch: Hawai‘i Clothing Designer Lynn Sakutori of Local Brand, A-Line
Meet the little-known local designer behind some favorite womenswear lines.
Remembering Rap: A New Book Tells the Story of Hawai‘i Humorist Rap Reiplinger
The book shines a light on the man behind the laughs through untold stories of his success and struggles, as well as news that state officials reopened an investigation into his mysterious death.
Expanding Tastes: Roy Yamaguchi is Cooking for the Kailua Community at Goen Dining + Bar
It would be perfectly poetic to say that the local chef’s newest restaurant, Goen, which opened last fall, conjures the past just as Kailua’s developers are erasing it.
Expanding Tastes: Chinese Food in Hawai‘i Wasn’t the Same Without Chengdu Taste
This Sichuan mini-chain restaurant is back, bigger and bolder.
Expanding Tastes: What You Should Order at Rangoon Burmese Kitchen in Chinatown
Explore tribe dishes and other traditional tastes from Myanmar.
Inside HONOLULU: The Struggles of Photographing Tiny Homes in Hawai‘i
The camera adds 10 pounds and hundreds of extra square feet. So how do you shoot small?
The Best Real Estate Professionals in Hawai‘i 2019
Buying a home in Hawai‘i might be the biggest investment you’ll ever make. Get expert help from the top agents and brokers listed here.
Peaks and Valleys: The 20 Most and Least Expensive Houses and Condos on O‘ahu
We take a look at five of the most expensive homes and condominiums, as well as five of the least expensive, to see what makes a steal or a splurge.
A Tiny Home Offered This Hawai‘i Family a Fresh Start After Kīlauea Erupted
After lava from Kīlauea last year destroyed their Kapoho home of 18 years, John and Nancy Theismann decided to downsize.
Small-Kine Homes: How 4 Local Families Make the Most of Little Spaces in Hawai‘i
Locally, making do with fewer square feet has long been a fact of life for Hawai‘i families.
O‘ahu in 1978: Housing Prices on the Rise in Hawai‘i
In the late 1970s, Hawai‘i’s housing prices hit an all-time high. Fast forward four decades, and we’re still singing the same tune.
Afterthoughts: Homeward Bound
Scrimp a little, save a lot.
Trend Watch: Gem Rings For Spring
Prize possessions.
70 Thoughts We Had While Throwing Axes at Blade and Timber Honolulu
We sent our team to Blade & Timber to try ax-throwing for the first time. Here’s what they thought during a 90-minute session.
4 We Tried: We Search for the Best Local Granola on O‘ahu
From La Tour’s all-natural mix to Anahola’s range of flavors, we raided O‘ahu shelves, farmers markets and bulk bins for the best local granola.
Scientists Predict 5 to 8 Storms in a Busy Hurricane Season That Could Affect Hawai‘i
A mix of El Niño conditions, wind and warm weather means check those emergency plans now.
Quote Unquote: Honolulu’s Registrar for the Mayor’s Office of Culture and the Arts
When he’s not coordinating the Honolulu City Lights annual holiday wreath contest or dressing up for historical re-enactments, Tory Laitila is responsible for helping manage the city’s art collection.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: May 31–June 2, 2019
Kick off the summer with an ocean fest, a pet blessing plus more.
HONOLULU Staff Favorites: The 12 Best Meaty and Meatless Burgers on O‘ahu
From Punahou Carnival to Hale ‘Aina-winning restaurants, here are our team’s top spots to pile on the patties.
Your Ultimate Guide to the 2019 Pan-Pacific Festival in Honolulu
Kick off the start of summer with a cultural extravaganza from June 7 to 9.
The Super Awesome Art Squad Is Back at Hawai‘i State Art Museum This First Friday
The art collective debuts “Birthday Party” at the HiSAM Museum Gallery Shop x Mori by Art+Flea on June 7. It runs through July 27.
