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Exclusive: Why You Need to Keep an Eye on Hawai‘i Quarterback McKenzie Milton

Robbie Dingeman,

The Mililani High grad spills on an undefeated season, getting booed and where he’ll play next year.

2018 Sony Open in Hawai‘i Official Pro-Am Tournament

Gregory Yamamoto,

This year’s Sony Open in Hawai‘i kicked off with a pro-am tournament at the Wai‘alae Country Club on Wednesday, Jan. 10. The celebrity lineup included Jumanji’s Nick Jonas, Baywatch’s Kelly Rohrbach and 2017 Sony Open champion Justin Thomas.

Your Guide to Attending the 2018 Sony Open in Hawai‘i Like a Real Pro

Maria Kanai,

How to ace your attendance at this year’s Sony Open in Hawai‘i, Jan. 8-14. Plus, do’s and don’ts to know before you go.

Honolulu Instagram Spotlight: January 2018

HONOLULU Magazine Team,

Each month we choose a photo from Honolulu’s Instagram community to highlight. Tag your posts with #LuckyweliveHonolulu for a chance to be featured!

O‘ahu Hike We Like: Maunawili Trail

Tiffany Hill,

Get a killer cardio workout and great views on this long hike.

John John Florence World Surf League 2017

John John Florence Backs into the 2017 World Surf Title, His Second in a Row

Don Wallace,

After taking care of business on his end in small Pipe, Florence gets a repeat world title in the semifinals thanks to France’s Jeremy Flores knocking out Gabriel Medina. But he loses the Pipe Masters to Flores in the finals.

Afterthoughts: Alone Time

Katrina Valcourt,

What it’s like for a control freak to travel solo.

Pipe Masters John John Florence Gabriel Medina

Can John John Florence Clinch His Second World Title in a Row at the Pipe Masters?

Don Wallace,

Unlike last year, the North Shore native has three rivals nipping at his heels.

Hikes

O‘ahu Hike of the Month: Kuli‘ou‘ou Ridge Trail

Tiffany Hill,

Take in views of east Oʻahu at the top of this ridgeline trail.

John John Florence Discusses His Chances of Being World Surf Champion (Again!)

Don Wallace,

As the 2016 champ returns to his North Shore home to compete in the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing, he’s taken a slim lead going into the Billabong Pipeline Masters.

John John Florence Wins Hearts at the Hale‘iwa Hawaiian Pro

Gary Saito,

Moments after emerging, dripping, from fighting his way into second place in his Nov. 19 heat in sloppy surf, Florence takes a half hour to chat and sign autographs for the next generation of John Johns. “It’s unruly, but it’s fun,” he says to HONOLULU.

Your Essential Guide to the 2017 Vans Triple Crown of Surfing

Tiffany Hill,

Winter in Hawaiʻi means epic surf and world-class competitions on the North Shore. Here’s where these annual contests happen and how to spectate like a pro.