HONOLULU Magazine October 2015

12 Halloween Songs That Will Put You in a Spooktacular Mood

Bianca Sewake,

Get ready for Halloween with these songs.

Friday Night Frights: The Ghosts Who Haunt Hawai‘i’s Historic ‘Iolani Palace

Diane Lee,

Is this historic landmark haunted by royalty?

5 Haunted Downtown Honolulu Hotspots

Brittney Nitta-Lee,

Get into the Halloween spirit with these five ghost stories from downtown Honolulu.

6 Hawai‘i Ghost Books That’ll Give You Serious Chicken Skin

Bianca Sewake,

If you’re feeling brave, read these local ghost stories.

Haunted Hawai‘i: My Personal Experience With the Supernatural and the Unexplained

Catherine Toth Fox,

Many say that Hawai‘i is full of ghosts and otherwordly beings–not just from one culture, but all of the cultures that live together in the islands. This is one writer’s experience with the supernatural.

Alzheimers on the Rise in Hawai‘i

Don Wallace,

A wave of graying boomers will change the way we live and age in the Islands. No surprise, we’re finding our own ways of facing the challenge.

The Legend of Wai‘anae’s Haunted Mākua Cave

Diane Lee,

This underground sea cave is reportedly haunted.

8 Most Popular Halloween Costume Searches in Honolulu and the U.S.

Diane Lee,

According to Google, here are the most popular Halloween costumes you’ll see in Honolulu.

The 25 Greatest Hawai‘i Songs of the New Century

Michael Keany,

As voted by a panel of experts. Plus, read the stories behind the music.

Surf into Style at the Number 808 Boutique in Hale‘iwa

Brie Thalmann,

North Shore boutique Number 808 offers easy, everyday fashion loaded with retro-surf charm.

Hallowbaloo Music and Arts Festival Guide: Everything You Need to Know

Bianca Sewake,

Here is the compete guide to Hallowbaloo.

Women’s Health

Site Staff,

(Sponsored) Since Breast Cancer Awareness month began in 1985, October has become the time of year to shed light on women’s health issues. Learn about some of the new and innovative ways O‘ahu healthcare providers are helping women look and feel their best.

5 Budget-Friendly Halloween Costume Stores Around O‘ahu

Brittney Nitta-Lee,

What are you going to be for Halloween this year?

The Best Events in Hawai‘i Where You Can Go Trick-or-Treating With Your Family

Bianca Sewake,

Have a safe Halloween at these trick-or-treating locations around O‘ahu.

“Pacific Warriors” on the Discovery Channel Features Hawai‘i Kayak Fishermen

Don Wallace,

Watch the season premiere of “Pacific Warriors” on the Discovery Channel on Friday, Oct. 23.

Field Notes: Get Funky With Live Jazz Music at Medici’s

Don Wallace,

Field Notes explores Honolulu’s vast and varied scenes and subcultures. This month: Medici’s at Mānoa Marketplace.

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Watch an Expert Carve Giant Pumpkins into Crazy Awesome Jack-o-Lanterns

Lennie Omalza,

Windward Mall’s Sixth Annual Pumpkin Carving Festival is on Oct. 25.

Start Planning With These Creative Holiday Gift Ideas From Ben Franklin

Site Staff,

(Sponsored) Ben Franklin Crafts is the place to go for all your holiday ideas and supplies.

Quote Unquote: Pam Chambers Captures Hidden Art With Her Smartphone

Natalie Schack,

Photo: David Croxford For decades, presentation coach Pam Chambers has been whipping Honolulu professionals into shape with her keen eye for form and public-speaking prowess. Her new photography book of downtown Honolulu, There and Back, shows a different side of…