Wo Fat Building in Chinatown Is Becoming a Chic Boutique Hotel
The nearly 85-year-old building is being restored and the new hotel and restaurant is scheduled to open in late 2023.
News Archive
Sprucing Up the Neighborhood Around ‘A‘ala Park
American Savings Bank opened its $100 million, 11-story, 373,000-square-foot campus across the park on the edge of Chinatown.
Remington Redo to Turn Former College into Downtown Hotel
The new AC by Marriott calls for chic makeover, new restaurant and craft cocktails on Bishop Street.
What Do Some Hawai‘i Voters Stick into Their Ballot Envelopes?
Sometimes they include notes, apologies and random surprises.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: Racing in the Moloka‘i Hoe
In 1957, Paradise of the Pacific gave readers a glimpse at the exhausting 37-mile competition.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: Theater at UH Mānoa
In November 1932, Paradise of the Pacific notes that the then-new idea of combining actors and actresses of different ethnicities and international theatrical styles was surprising.
Vote Now to be Counted by Nov. 8 Deadline for Hawai‘i Elections
Residents can still vote by mail, in-person or register and vote on the same day.
Editor’s Note: Water, Dives and Disappearing Late-Night Dining
This is the first part of Preserving the Elements, a climate series that begins with a deep dive into water.
“Ka Leo” Celebrates Centennial
Over the past 100 years, the University of Hawai‘i publication has displayed a fearless drive for truth.
History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: Sportscaster Jim Leahey’s Legacy
Here’s a look back at the sportscaster's most dramatic moment of his career calling games.
HONOLULU Magazine Wins National and Local Awards
Our team recently took home awards from CRMA and Hawai‘i SPJ for work done in 2021. Revisit the winning stories here.
Hear the Story of Hawai‘i’s First Serial Killer on “What School You Went?”
The next episode of PBS Hawai‘i’s weekly podcast discusses details of this unsolved crime.
How to Register to Vote in Hawai‘i and Check if Your Ballot was Counted for the Primary and General Elections
Vote by mail or in-person by Aug. 13 for the primary, and Nov. 8 for the general election.
Leading Wāhine: Sylvia Luke Serves as a Role Model for Lawmakers
Striving to transform into a new kind of lieutenant governor who works more as a chief operating officer.
Long Reads
One poke aficionado who’s lived in both New York City and Honolulu rates the top poke bowls in N.Y.C.
Alexander Liholiho shot one of his closest friends, leaving physical and emotional wounds from which neither man would recover.