How Important Is the Military to Hawai‘i?
As critical land-lease negotiations loom, discussions about the military presence in the Islands have escalated.
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New in Town
Places and activities that have opened recently, featured in HONOLULU Magazine.
Does It Still Stink at Happy Days? We Did a Sniff Test in Kaimukī
Two months after the roof collapsed at Happy Days, we check out the stink factor at ground zero and nearby restaurants.
Celebrating Wāhine Awards 2026
We highlight 37 women who have made impactful contributions to the community, asking them about the purpose they find in their work and to offer advice to others.
2027 College Guide: Getting Ahead
In a challenging job market, it’s critical for students to seek internships and other work opportunities, along with on-campus experiences, throughout their college years.
What the Aloha Stadium Swap Meet Means to the Community
Behind the T-shirts and trinkets, the Aloha Stadium Swap Meet has maintained its community vibe for 47 years.
The Waikīkī Community Center Is for Kūpuna, Keiki and Everyone in Between
This resource in Waikīkī offers something for everyone, from senior fitness classes to craft workshops.
New Local App Helps Businesses Reduce Food Waste While You Save Big
Save a Bite partners with local bakeries, pizza shops and other eateries to sell mystery boxes of discounted excess food.
Lahaina Is Still Healing Three Years After the Wildfires
A Buddhist priest, a Hawaiian cultural practitioner and husband-and-wife restaurateurs reflect on what has happened since the Maui fires.
Pursuits: Lifeguard Joey Cadiz’s New Calling Brings Him Full Circle
His instincts kicked in when he raced to rescue North Shore families during the Kona low floods. Now, that’s opened a new chapter.
New York Times Lists Maze Honolulu Among Its 50 Favorite Restaurants in the Country
The Kaka‘ako prix-fixe destination is getting a lot more recognition lately.
What’s Open or Closed in Honolulu for Labor Day
Your guide to which Honolulu City and County services will be available or suspended in observance of Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 9, 2026.
Music for the Airport by Aloha Got Soul Responds to the Airport’s AI Songs
The new record album compiles human-made music from Hawai‘i as a rebuttal to the AI selection played at the airport.
Goodbye to Ward Centre and Kilohana Square
We lament the generations-old buildings, the latest closures in an unending cycle.
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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.
After 15 months of nail-biting delays—and 17 years after the state decriminalized pot for patients—medical cannabis is finally available for legal sale. Who does it help? How does it work? Is this the crop that will replace sugar? And, if it is, who profits?