Celebrate the Best of Summer with These Exclusive Offers for Locals
These deals on hotels, dining and activities—many available only to kama‘āina—remind us why we’re lucky we live Hawai‘i.
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2021 Hale ‘Aina Awards: 4 Great Drink Crawls on O‘ahu
Sure, you can rosé all day, but why should you when there’s a wealth of drink options across the city?
Beat the Heat and Stay Cool This Summer
(Sponsored) No matter the size of your home, there are plenty of hacks to avoid paying a hefty electric bill at the end of the month.
First Look: Broken Boundary Brewery in Kalihi
Kalihi’s first brewery since 1893 sets up in O‘ahu’s only homebrew supply store. Try the Jean Claude Van Blonde.
Did You Know Vaccines Are Being Developed in Hawai‘i? The Story Behind That and 5 Other Things Made, Grown and Designed in the Islands
We’re more than ‘ukulele, mac nuts and kona coffee, although we love all three. Here’s a look at a few unusual industries making waves in the Islands, as well as some decades-old companies that are still committed to handcrafting in Hawai‘i.
Mian’s Spicy Cold Noodles Will Set Your Mouth Abuzz
The Sichuan noodle shop and its sister restaurant Chengdu Taste are back for take-out and dine-in service.
Try Upscale Sushi in ‘Ohana Hale Marketplace at @Sushi
Atsushi Kumagai’s sushi bar is open for takeout and dining in at lunchtime.
As Places Continue to Reopen in Hawai‘i and We Can Do More Things, Why Are We Feeling Even More Anxious?
Living during a pandemic can feel like getting stuck in a human-sized flow chart. Worried about the risk of getting COVID-19? Stop. Stressed about family finances? Take two steps back. Businesses, bars and bike paths open. Go out, but …
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: Our Interview With Louis Kealoha 9 Years Before He and Katherine Kealoha Are Found Guilty
In 2010, prosecutors find that the pair had been abusing their power nearly from the get-go.
This Outdoor Burger and Beer Garden Is All the Best Summer Things
(Sponsored) No need to bust out the charcoal—Merriman’s Honolulu is offering to do the grilling for us.
These Food Industry Veterans Remind Us to Support Each Other in Times of Need
In uncertain times, one nationally renowned restaurant group and one local bakeshop owner are keeping the aloha spirit alive.
Ralph Gaston, of Rusty’s Hawaiian Coffee and Isla Custom Coffees, on Presenting Himself as a Nonthreatening Black Man
The coffee farmer talks about the culture in Pāhala, Big Island, versus in cafés in Mainland cities.
What It’s Like Being a Hawai‘i Nurse During a Pandemic
Here’s how local hospitals adapted to treating COVID-19 patients.
3 Tips to Upgrade Your Fridge and Save You Money
(Sponsored) Hawaii Energy will even pay you $250 to upgrade to an energy-efficient one.
Sneak Peek at Foodland’s First In-Store Restaurant
Mahi‘ai Table opens July 15 along with Foodland Farms in Kapolei.
