Home Is Here: A Taste of Tradition, Art and Holiday Cheer
We take a closer look at Kāko‘o ‘Ōiwi’s kalo farm, 104-year-old Esther Nowell’s art legacy and the Christmas light displays at Anapau Place.
People & Profiles
Pursuits: Gregory Pai Is a Messenger for Compassion
In Pālolo Valley, a former economist’s free talks relate ancient Buddhist teachings to life in the modern world.
Bottles4College Converts Recycling Fees to College Scholarships
A teen’s community recycling program has made college possible for other local students.
We’ve Got Seoul: The Korean Wave in Hawai‘i
From K-pop and K-dramas to food, beauty and more, all things Korean have exploded in popularity in Hawai‘i and beyond.
Miss Hawai‘i 2024 Hayley Cheyney Kāne Is Unapologetically Authentic
As the first openly gay Miss Hawai‘i, Hayley Cheyney Kāne wants people to show aloha to themselves.
Pursuits: The Light and Dark in Joey Chiarello’s Ceramic Sculptures
Do you take demons with your tea?
Tails of the City: Barkhaus Instills Pack Mentality
Barkhaus owners Andres Monasterios and Natalie Sanchez share what it takes to successfully train dogs.
Solario Studio Art Unlocks Core Memories
Meet illustrator Matías Solario, whose nostalgia-fueled style pays homage to the Hawai‘i of the 1940s through ’90s.
Pursuits: Meet the Women Carrying on Trophy House's Legacy
Behind the scenes at the decades-old South King Street shop, the most-valued prize is connection to community.
Paris Bound: A Conversation With Volleyball Star Erik Shoji
Erik Shoji will be competing on Team USA at the Paris Olympics with four other volleyball players with Hawai‘i ties.
Hawai‘i Ties: Locals Making It Big
Here are some people from the Islands making headlines across the nation and world, from athletes to actors.
Dreamy Blooms at the Petal Mettle Flower Farm in Waialua
Petal Mettle farmer-artist Laarni Gedo finds strength in the delicacy of flowers.
Better Together: A New Artist Space for Weird Friends
Formerly known as Lana Lane Studios, the artist collective Weird Friends has made a new home in Kaka‘ako.
Meet the Trailblazers of Hawai‘i’s Medical Field
As medicine evolves, Hawai‘i doctors are pioneering innovative treatments, allowing residents to receive cutting-edge care in the Islands.
Tails of the City: Mr. Mejiro
He never thought he’d fall in love with a bird—or go on to rescue 10 more.
Queens of the Castle: How Hawaiian Host Group Blew Up on Instagram
The local confectionary company shot up to 330,000 followers in just 10 days thanks to a viral reel about sending its communications team to Disneyland.
Tails of the City: “They Are Our Angels”
In the first of our recurring series Tails of the City about our intimate connection with animals, we peek inside the Hettemas’ cat-centric life.
Pursuits: Dream Colors
A visit with Honolulu hairstylist Jamie Keiko specializing in transformative looks.
Carissa Moore Shares Her Inspiring Story in a New Book
Carissa Moore’s newly released book is a love letter to the Islands told through the lens of surfing.
Meet Pashyn Santos, Honolulu Comedian, Actor and Writer
Pashyn Santos has attracted followers well beyond Hawai‘i with her skits making fun of local life.
2024 Faces of Hawai‘i
(Special Promotional Section) HONOLULU Magazine celebrates some of Hawai‘i’s prominent leaders and businesses who are making waves in their industry.
Meet Hawai‘i’s Newest Literary and Film Star, Zoë Eisenberg
Zoë Eisenberg is winning praise for two works released early this year.
Writing Into Peril: A Conversation With Local Author Jessie Ren Marshall
Marshall’s upcoming book, Women! In! Peril!, has been named an Indies Introduce pick and an April 2024 Indie Next pick by the American Booksellers Association.
