Hawaiian History
We try walking tours that uncover O‘ahu’s rich history and culture.
A look back at Honolulu from 1948 to 2003. Stories taken from the archives of the Paradise of the Pacific and HONOLULU Magazine.
The landmark smokestacks serve as daily reminders of these communities’ rich plantation history.
The weekend-long festival was held Friday, June 8, through Sunday, June 10, in Waikīkī, and showcased nearly 100 different performance groups and organizations from around the Pacific.
The annual King Kamehameha Statue Lei Draping Ceremony was held on Friday, June 8 at the Statue of King Kamehameha I at Aliʻiolani Hale.
A look back at Honolulu from May 1933 to 2008. Stories taken from the archives of Paradise of the Pacific and HONOLULU Magazine.
The revered kumu has taught poi board and stone classes to more than 5,000 students.
A look back at Honolulu from April 1923 to 2003. Stories taken from the archives of Paradise of the Pacific and HONOLULU Magazine.
A look back at Honolulu from March 1923 to 2013. Stories taken from the archives of Paradise of the Pacific and HONOLULU Magazine.
A look back at Honolulu from February 1933 to 2013. Stories taken from the archives of Paradise of the Pacific and HONOLULU Magazine.
Waikīkī is much more than a tourist destination and faces the same challenges of other urban neighborhoods on O‘ahu. It has public schools, family-run restaurants, places people call home. Here are their stories.
We asked our readers what they miss the most about old Waikīkī. Tell us your answer in the comments!
A look back at Honolulu from January 1948 to 2008. Stories taken from the archives of Paradise of the Pacific and HONOLULU Magazine.
Christmas might be over, but these historic photos are everlasting. Take a look back at Christmas in Hawai‘i from 1922 to 1997.
To Native Hawaiians, the kalo plant is a sacred connection to their ancestors.
