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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Pitch in for 19th Century Baseball With the Aloha Vintage Base Ball Association
A Waikīkī artist is reviving 19th century baseball in Hawai‘i—and he’s looking for players to field more teams.
Hot Jobs of the Future: A State Forecast for 2032
Here are the industries where new jobs are expected to open in Hawai‘i.
2026 Hawai‘i College Guide: Timeline to Success
Here’s how to manage the road to college admission over the four years of high school.
It’s True: Shake Shack Is Bringing ShackBurgers and Frozen Custards to O‘ahu
Danny Meyer’s first Hawai‘i eatery is coming in 2027.
Honolulu Rail Expands With Four New Stations
The oft-criticized Honolulu Rail project’s next stops will be at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, the airport, Lagoon Drive and the Middle Street Transit Center.
Is Tourism Really Way Down?
We got visitor data to see where the tourism industry stands since COVID.
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. 1, 2025.
Where to Park in Kaimukī
Want to shop or dine in Kaimukī? Here’s an insider guide on where you should park.
Get Behind the Scenes of Filming PBS Hawai‘i’s Kākou: Hawai‘i’s Town Hall Program
The topic of the upcoming town hall on Aug. 28 is The Arts: Why We Need Them—in light of that, dive into the art of producing the program.
What’s Open or Closed in Honolulu for Statehood Day
Your guide to which Honolulu City and County services will be available or suspended in observance of Hawai‘i’s Statehood Day on Aug. 15, 2025.
Why Your Plate Lunch Is Becoming a Luxury
Restaurateurs break down the rising cost of dining out.
HONOLULU Magazine Wins 12 Local and National Awards for 2024
We’re honored to take home awards from the Society of Professional Journalists Hawai‘i Chapter and the City and Regional Magazine Association for work we published last year.
Bold Ways to Fix Our City
HONOLULU contributor Mary Vorsino spoke to key leaders about addressing some of Honolulu’s most pressing problems. Here are their ideas in their own words.
New Hawaiian TV Series Chief of War Is Ready for Prime Time
The Jason Momoa series depicting the unification of the Hawaiian Islands debuts in August on Apple TV+.
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We sit down for a Q&A with new Honolulu Mayor Peter Carlisle about his plans to trim government, build rail, fix the sewers and clean up the city's clutter.
Decades of harsh treatment toward plantation workers resulted in several riotous strikes beginning in the 20th century. One turned deadly. It has since been all but forgotten.