Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Feb. 12–18, 2026
Spot humpback whales, see an out-of-this-world opera, be serenaded by the orchestra, visit a ceramics art show and more.
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Your opinion matters. Now through Feb. 28, support our island’s businesses by voting for your favorites in more than 80 categories.
Lights Out? Hawai‘i’s Energy Future Looks Dire
Without swift action, Hawai‘i faces more exorbitant electricity costs. What will it take to move aggressively enough with renewable alternatives?
The Best Dentists in Hawai‘i
HONOLULU Magazine helps you find the dentist you need, whether it’s for a routine checkup or more specialized work. Everyone on this list comes highly recommended by other dentists, who know the work of fellow professionals.
Tails of the City: Kōlea Go the Distance
Year after year, kōlea travel thousands of miles to winter in Hawai‘i.
Kouign of Hearts
I only indulged in the kouign amann while in Brittany, France, where it originated—until I tasted a local version that kicked it to the curb.
Good Meal Hunting With Kimi’s Kitchen: An Ocean Woman’s Guide to Wild Home Cooking
In her new cookbook, spearfisher Kimi Werner whips up delectable meals from wild-caught ingredients.
The Return of Rice Farms in Hawai‘i
UH Mānoa and the Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology explore Hawai‘i’s rice farming potential.
Two Young Filipinas, Matched on the National Marrow Donor Program, Are Now Blood Sisters
Mariel Tadena in Hawai‘i was a marrow donor for Nicole Fabela in California; since then, the two have been forever entwined by the gift of life.
Hawai‘i’s Racial Mix and Demographics
Our Islands’ demographics continue to change. Here’s the latest breakdown based on data released last June.
New in Town
Places and activities that have opened recently, featured in HONOLULU Magazine.
