Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Aug. 20–26, 2026
Watch fireworks at the waterpark, vote for your favorite bao, see a play about a little-known chapter in Hawaiian history and more.
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O‘ahu in 1957: The Day the Pali Highway Opened
One day in May, Hawai‘i drivers started going through the Ko‘olau mountain range to Kailua, instead of over it.
Start Grilling with the Butcher Box’s Local, Grass-Fed Steaks and Hamburgers Delivered to Your Door
Plus, a Makaweli Ranch tomahawk and Butcher & Bird’s sausages.
Hale ‘Aina Happenings: Here’s What’s New With Hawai‘i Restaurants in August 2019
A new half-off happy hour, a giant bento just in time for football season, plus a way to try nine Hale ‘Aina-winning restaurants in just one spot.
Adela’s Country Eatery: Find Fresh Noodles Made with ‘Ulu, Kalo, Ube and Moringa at this Kāne‘ohe Hole In The Wall
The noodles resemble ramen, but the preparations are Italian-ish, with a good dose of Filipino and other local flavors.
2019 Honolulu Rainbow Film Festival Red Carpet Gala
The HRFF30 Red Carpet Gala was held at the ‘Alohilani Resort Waikīkī’s new Longboard Lounge on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019.
Back-to-School Safety on the Streets of O‘ahu
Take the pedestrian pledge, download coloring books for kids and talk with your family about traffic safety.
Keiki in the Kitchen: 5 Easy School Lunches You Can Make in a Snap
Prepare one week of school lunches in less than three hours.
Your Ultimate Guide to the 2019 Aloha Festivals on O‘ahu
Say aloha to one of the biggest Hawaiian cultural celebrations starting on Saturday, Aug. 31.
J. Ludovico: The Only Island-Grown Chicken Found in Honolulu’s Best Restaurants
Now also available for retail at Kōkua Market, or slaughter one yourself at an upcoming class.
O‘ahu in 1937: Stories From When the Vanderbilts, George F. Baker and Henry Robinson Luce Visited Hawai‘i
Here we see how the other half lived on vacation—sometimes breaking the law in style—and even, in one instance, dying.
