Three Native Hawaiian Brands We Love
These local businesses are helping to perpetuate Native Hawaiian culture while drumming up excitement with their ingenuity and authenticity.
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Story Lines: Modern Design That Recounts Hawai‘i’s Unique Past
WCIT Architecture seamlessly fuses beautiful design with elements of Hawaiian history and culture.
Native Hawaiian Model Keau Fey at Golden Hour
We’re living for this delicate, kalo-shaped leaf top worn by Fey and available at Loewe at Ala Moana Center.
From Our Files: May Day Is Lei Day in 1958
We flipped back 65 years to see what the city was buzzing about in May 1958.
The Ala Wai Is Showing Signs of Life Thanks to Nonprofit Efforts
Midway through the Genki Ala Wai Project, the notoriously polluted waterway shows impressive results.
Heather Haunani Giugni Honored for Preserving Hawaiian Films
She has been named “Kama‘āina of the Year” for her filmography and for founding the state's film and video archive ‘Ulu‘ulu.
Things to Do on O‘ahu in May 2023
Eat your way through Poke Fest, admire the Shinnyo Lantern Floating ceremony, and find your jam at concerts and art events.
Artist Heather Brown's Ideal Day on O‘ahu
From vegan dining to nature spots and art galleries, local artist Heather Brown shares her favorite hangouts and things to do on O‘ahu.
$40 Pau Hana for 2: Sushi at ‘Ahi & Vegetable in Kapālama
Ahi & Vegetable’s Kapālama store has a daily 2 to 6 p.m. happy hour with choices from nigiri sushi to fried shrimp and chicken karaage.
6 Hawai‘i-Inspired Children’s Books to Read With Your Keiki
Including a few hip, newer picks, and a couple vintage throwbacks we know they'll love.
Obake Honolulu Brings Dry-Aged Sushi Hand Rolls to Chinatown
The former Ethiopian Love space is also a cocktail bar by night, matcha bar by day.
Shirokiya’s Tanto Gyoza & Ramen Bar Reopens in Mō‘ili‘ili
Tanto’s sole location outside of Japan is a buzzy new shop inside Puck’s Alley serving bite-sized gyoza and hearty ramen.
What You Need to Check Out at Hawai‘i State Libraries
Celebrate National Library Week, support Hawai‘i state libraries, and learn about their unique offerings beyond books.
5 Reasons to Visit Hawai‘i State Art Museum in May
Find out what's happening at the Hawai‘i State Art Museum in May 2023—live music, keiki workshops, young artists, and more.
