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Shopping Guide

Kama‘āina Deals: Shopping Discounts and Promos for Locals

Andrea Lee, Brie Thalmann,

Hawai‘i residents can score awesome kama‘āina deals at these O‘ahu retailers.

Montage of photos of lahaina restaurant workers

Kāko‘o Maui

Where They Are Now: 90-Plus Lahaina Restaurants, Bars, Snack Shops & Food Trucks

Mari Taketa,

More than a third have reopened or are working to reopen, mostly along the Kihei-Lahaina-Ka‘anapali stretch.

What’s New at the 2026 Made in Hawai‘i Festival

HONOLULU Branded Content Team,

(Partner Content) Made in Hawai‘i Festival is coming up August 15–17.

Arts & Culture

Photo Gallery: See Stunning Artwork from Local Woodworkers at Hawai‘i’s Woodshow 2026

Katrina Valcourt,

Downtown Art Center hosts the Hawai‘i Forest Association’s 34th annual exhibit Aug. 7–29. Here’s a preview.

The Pursuit By Luke Shaffer 2025 Best In Show Award Photo Courtesy Of Hawaiis Woodshow

The Perfect Weekend

Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Aug. 6–12, 2026

Laura Dornbush,

Marvel at woodworking craftsmanship, admire Micronesian art, explore a pop culture expo, get a free musubi and more.

Burgers

That Time I Brought Home In-N-Out Burgers for Nana

Kayla Luke Colon,

Unlike Shake Shack, In-N-Out isn’t coming to Hawai‘i anytime soon. So I vowed my 84-year-old Nana would get a taste of its full and complete glory.

The Buffet At Hyatt Dining Table Courtesy Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort Spa

Cheap Eats

Kama‘āina Deals: Restaurants and Eateries

Mari Taketa, Annabelle Ink, Andrea Lee,

40-plus places where it pays to show your Hawai‘i ID—just remember to ask before the check comes.

Ethnic Festivals

O‘ahu Bon Dance Schedule 2026

Andrea Lee, Maria Kanai,

Save the dates for these Obon festivals and bon dances happening across O‘ahu this summer.

Best of Honolulu

Best of HONOLULU Family 2026

Laura Dornbush, Andrea Lee, Katrina Valcourt,

It’s time to celebrate the family-friendly winners of our annual readers’ choice awards, with a few editors’ picks to round them out. Discover the best brownies ever, local stores for keiki books, play spaces, golf activities, party rentals and more!