How Important Is the Military to Hawai‘i?
As critical land-lease negotiations loom, discussions about the military presence in the Islands have escalated.
HONOLULU Magazine - November 2026
A Crisis of Sleep
More of us struggle with sleep than you might think. We asked doctors and sleep specialists for advice.
Through an Okazuya Window: Behind the Scenes at 87-Year-Old Fukuya Deli
From 4:30 a.m. to noon, we saw all the hustle in the Fukuya Deli kitchen and the community life that this old-school okazuya preserves.
Give Big Hawai‘i
To support the wide range of services and programs offered by nonprofits, we hope you’ll join us in supporting organizations who are pushing forward with their visions for a better Hawai‘i.
Give Big Hawai‘i: Kona Low Kōkua
Local nonprofits came together to help hard-hit communities during and after the devastating storms this spring.
Hawaiʻi’s Chess Team Is Making All the Right Moves
Team Hawai‘i knows how to play the long game—onscreen and off—for chess success.
More Than Skin-Deep With Kecia Littman
We caught up with Kecia Littman, an emerging presence in Hawai‘i’s beauty industry.
‘Ukulele Artist Brittni Paiva Makes a Comeback
Her new album Through the Chaos showcases her songwriting and ‘ukulele chops.
Pursuits: The Tea Evangelist, Kursten Brewer
Kursten Brewer believes everyone could benefit from the simple ritual of sitting around a table, slowing down and drinking tea.
Sea Life Park Hawai‘i’s Next Chapter With the Hawaiian Council
Hawaiian Council’s acquisition brings a renewed focus on culture, conservation and community to the longtime Waimānalo attraction.
Give Big Hawai‘i: Your Support Matters!
Take a look at how your donations benefit local organizations.
Ode to Generation X
Now in our 40s and 50s, we’re too old to be young, but too young to be old.
Tails of the City: Giving Nonnative Birds a Flying Chance
To Betty Kanai and other volunteer rehabbers, all birds are created equal.
A New Way to Play Kōnane
A free online version of kōnane, a game often called Hawaiian checkers, is now accessible worldwide.
New in Town
Places and activities that have opened recently, featured in HONOLULU Magazine.
Is Padel the Next Pickleball?
A passionate group of padel players hopes to bring the sport to life in the Islands.
The Downtown Honolulu Business Improvement District Brings New Life
The city’s Downtown Honolulu Business Improvement District has been working to clean up the neighborhood, make it safer and give people more reasons to come.
Things to Do on O‘ahu in November 2026
Play pickleball for a good cause, try new board games, score dining deals, sip and shop around Kāhala Mall and more.
