In summer, Japanese Buddhist temples across the Islands come alive with lanterns and bon dancers. But temple membership has dwindled. When the most active participants are elderly, is Hawai‘i about to lose something unique?
Today, Bank of Hawaii is redesigning its ATMs to allow customers to conduct their transactions in Olelo Hawaii, in addition to the existing English, Japanese and Chinese choices.
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The IRS scandal reached even Hawaii. But why worry when the IRS asks for a list of everyone who ever attended your events?
What happens to Kakaako’s creative community when Kamehameha Schools kicks into high gear?
Today, three Native Hawaiian-led organizations and thousands of volunteers are at the forefront of efforts to restore an ahupuaa neighboring Kaneohe to its ancient functions—with lessons for the future.
An antique neon clock from Club Hubba Hubba has popped up in L.A. But is it real?
At an increasing number of businesses, there’s no smoking allowed. Even fake smoking.
The Windward Side has been mushrooming with tourism, but no one wanted it to turn into another Waikiki.
Baltimore, Md., hosts the Grand Prix of Baltimore every Labor Day, closing its waterfront streets for a road race in which cars zoom around at 180 mph.
A new Hawaii state law makes banks pay their fair share.
A new Walmart in downtown Honolulu would bring the total number of Walmart stores in Hawaii to 10.
Hawaii has hundreds fewer physicians than it needs, particularly in primary care. Here's what's being done to fix the growing shortage.
HONOLULU Magazine readers provide feedback for May and April 2013 issues.
Two articles this month focus on communities that took charge of their destinies.
You, dear reader, are a sharp cookie. We know that. Still, there’s always a better “you” out there. Someone who can work better, whip up a tastier meal or even rock harder at karaoke. Start with any one of these 32 local classes or tips and see what happens. We won’t tell anyone how you became so awesome.
Micronesians are Hawai‘i's newest arrivals. We wanted to find out more about what it’s like to make a new life here.
