New Latin Foodscape: The New Generation at Mercado de la Raza
New owners of the 30-year-old grocery store are turning it into a hub for Latino food entrepreneurs and the community.
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Can We Return to Ahupua‘a?
A movement is underway to resurrect the traditional Hawaiian land division and management system to better care for the ‘āina, water and people.
Sage Imber Fashions Give Back to the Earth
Yuko Palazzo’s next chapter is all about intentional, conscious design.
Hui Mahi‘ai ‘Āina Has Created a Community for Formerly Homeless People
In Waimānalo, Aunty Blanche McMillan houses people at a kauhale, or community of tiny homes, through her nonprofit.
Things to Do on O‘ahu in April 2025
Celebrate Scottish culture, see a rousing musical about Tina Turner’s rise to fame, nom on fair food and Spam creations and more.
Sport Native Hawai‘i Birds as Adorable Hair Clips
A team-up for endemic species awareness by local artist and conservation biologist Ariel Imoto and Danya Weber, founder of Laulima.
North Shore Residents Push Back Against a New Luxury Development by Areté Collective
Developer Areté Collective is building 20 resort condos amid community concerns about coastal erosion, habitat loss and cultural preservation.
Onepa‘a Hawai‘i Turns Industrial Trash into Beachwear Treasure
Using Econyl, a nylonlike fabric regenerated from discarded industrial plastic, Onepa‘a Hawai‘i makes sustainable swimwear and hats.
“A Little Gardening” Over the Years Grows Into a Lush Sanctuary
Sheldon Nagata transformed his weed-filled Punchbowl property into a green wonderland, finding his passion in the process.
Ceramicist Kana Ogawa Finds Joy Between Kintsugi’s Gilded Lines
“While I’m physically putting those puzzle pieces back together, it recreates a beautiful connection between the things we use and each other.”
Hawai‘i Prepares to Welcome America’s First Atlantis Resort at Ko Olina
Atlantis will build a lavish $2 billion resort next to Disney’s Aulani.
Kaukau and Kūkākūkā: A Talk with Hawai‘i State Senator Brenton Awa
Thankfully, Hawai‘i state Sen. Brenton Awa’s colorless lunch didn’t keep him from saying some colorful things.
The Best Playgrounds on O‘ahu
With basketball courts, ocean views and amazing play structures, these playgrounds are among our favorites from across the island.
