HONOLULU Magazine’s Top 10 Stories of 2025
It was a full year of events, holiday celebrations and lots of love for our local restaurants.
News Archive
What’s Open or Closed in Honolulu for Christmas
Your guide to which Honolulu City and County services and retail stores will be available on Christmas Eve and Christmas 2025.
Hawai‘i Is Your Place, So Fight for It
Former two-term governor John Waihe‘e III calls for young people to rise up. Now.
When You Have a Little, Share a Little
As a Vietnam War refugee, Elizabeth Thu Hai Pham has learned the power of giving and receiving a helping hand.
Tails of the City: Meet Super Foster Darlene Ogoshi
Darlene Ogoshi has taken in nearly 100 animals since 2020, helping them develop so they can find forever homes.
Honouliuli, Hawai‘i’s Longest-Running Internment Camp, Will Open for Tours
The national historic site marks where Japanese American citizens and prisoners of war were detained during World War II.
Should You Still Get Vaccines?
We asked our state epidemiologist to help clarify the confusion.
At Free Stores, It’s All for Free
Take what you want at the donation-based “stores” at no cost.
What’s Open or Closed in Honolulu for Thanksgiving Day
Here’s your guide to which Honolulu City and County services will be available or suspended in observance of Thanksgiving on Nov. 27, 2025.
Hawai‘i High Schools Finally Add Surfing to Their Lineup of Championship Sports
The inaugural HHSAA Surfing State Tournament will debut next May on Maui.
With Traffic Fatalities Rising, Campaigns Have Been Launched to Make Our Roads Safer
To curb the alarming increase of traffic fatalities, the state, city and police are urging the public to do their part with the Safer Roads, Together and Vision Zero campaigns.
2026 Hawai‘i College Guide
Give your future college student the best leg up with our Hawai‘i College Guide that covers preparation guidance like finances and testing.
2026 Hawai‘i College Guide: A Local Kid's Guide to Surviving College
Tips to stay on top of academics, money and more.
2026 Hawai‘i College Guide: Preparing for College in High School
A student’s involvement sets the foundation for college acceptance—and beyond. Here’s how to build that foundation with strength and purpose.
4 Toys Adults and Kids Can’t Get Enough Of
Adults are purchasing blind boxes and other toys alongside kids. Here’s a closer look at some of the most popular ones.
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Long Reads
The shark swimmer, the shark attack victim and the filmmaker who saved him: Five years after a fateful day, they’ve reunited in Hawai‘i.
A new city bill purports to solve the simmering issue, but it still won’t be enough. The real problem? The city can’t enforce the current law. We tell you why.