What’s Open and Closed in Honolulu for Memorial Day
Your guide to which Honolulu City and County and state services will be available or suspended in observance of Memorial Day on May 25, 2026.
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Where to Eat If It’s Not Your First Time to O‘ahu
’Tis the season when your mainland friends start texting you for recs. So just ahead of Memorial Day, we're reprising this much-searched post.
Home Is Here: A Stadium Full of Moments and Memories
This month’s Home Is Here takes a trip down memory lane with locals reminiscing about Aloha Stadium.
The Winner of the Fan Favorite Vote at Frolic’s 2026 Poke Fest Is …
Can you say kaffir? Plus a surprise new runner-up: Check out the results of the fan favorite vote for the King of Frolic’s Poke Fest.
My 15 Favorite Restaurants Off the Strip in Las Vegas
Where else to eat on the Ninth Island? Here’s one of Frolic’s top posts, by a local with family in Las Vegas.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: May 14–20, 2026
Eat inventive poke dishes, foster a kitten, ride your bike to work, take a wellness walk and more.
All Our Favorite Curries in Honolulu
Japanese, Indian, Thai, Malaysian—curries from around the world converge on O‘ahu and enrich our palates. Here are our go-tos.
Olohana Brewpub’s Closing Announcement Is a Love Letter and Plea for Chinatown
The pub closes out less than a year on King Street this Saturday with a shoutout for its neighbors.
Celebrate AANHPI Month with These Can’t-Miss New (and Forthcoming!) Titles
Our favorite new works by Native Hawaiian, Pasifika and Asian American authors for readers of all ages.
A Commitment to Care for Hawaiʻi’s Communities
Glen Kaneshige, president of Nordic PCL Construction, has never lost sight of how his company’s work makes lives better.
Stunning Lei from O‘ahu’s Lei Day Contest 2026
Hawai‘i lei makers once again graced the May Day lei contest with gorgeous submissions.
Parade of Poke: All the New Poke Coming to Frolic’s May 16 Poke Fest
Here’s who‘s coming to the 2026 Poke Fest and the exclusive poke creations they’re serving.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: May 7–13, 2026
Shop thoughtful Mother’s Day gifts, admire amazing flower displays, join a wearable art parade, play at a kid-focused festival and more.
Who’s Celebrating Cinco de Mayo on This Taco Tuesday
The last time the stars aligned for this twofer was in 2020. Here’s where to celebrate doubly around O‘ahu.
