Haʻikū Stairs, a 3,922-step trail to the summit of the Koʻolau Mountains on Oʻahu’s Windward Side, moved one step closer to legally opening to the public. Someday. On Monday the Honolulu Board of Water Supply, which owns and manages the land under the stairs, voted unanimously to transfer the land to the city. (The preferred […]
There’s a new normal in Hawaiʻi. Visitors to the Islands are next to nil. Residents are staying home. And the beaches are empty. Aliʻi Beach Park in Haleʻiwa, Oʻahu. Photo: Catherine Toth Fox While this may be depressing news to those who love to lounge on our beautiful beaches, there has been an upside to
Canceled your Hawaiʻi vacation—or worse, never been here yet? The Four Seasons Hawaiʻi properties have put together various ways to experience the Islands in your own home. Spa Like You’re at the Four Seasons Resort Hualālai Located on the Kona-Kohala coast of Hawaiʻi Island, this resort strives to provide a rich Hawaiian experience for its
Updated April 17, 2020 All Hawaiʻi beaches remain closed—and ocean-related activities such as surfing, paddling and swimming are still permitted—but hiking, boating and fishing in groups of two or more is not allowed, with the exception of members of the same family or others living at the same address. The beach closure means no
While many running events, from leisurely 5K races to half-marathons, have been canceled around the state to promote social distancing, HAWAIʻI Magazine’s sister brand, HONOLULU Family, is looking to fill the void—virtually. The HONOLULU Family Virtual Fun Run is open to anyone in the U.S. to participate in either its 5K fun run or keiki (kids) 500-meter dash.
Last month, when COVID-19 forced a statewide shutdown, shuttering shops and restaurants across the state, Honolulu designer Jana Lam was sick in bed with pneumonia. (Not the coronavirus, thankfully.) Two of her friends messaged her on the same day—with the same message: Make masks. “I was like, ʻOh, duh,’” she says (now healthy and back at
When COVID-19 struck the Islands and the rest of the world, people were canceling anything and everything they could. This hit our local musicians particularly hard. It’s been challenging for many artists who make a living gigging seven days a week to find work and income. Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award winner and Grammy nominee Kimié Miner lost
Books offer the perfect escape during these uncertain times. And you can literally travel anywhere—even to Hawaiʻi—while you’re stuck at home. Here are a few suggestions of books to order (or download) for whatever mood you’re in. You’re Into True Crime In the early hours of Sept. 13, 1931, Thalia Massie, a young Navy wife,
Maybe you canceled your vacation to Oʻahu this year. Or maybe you’re just looking for something cool to do while you’re quarantined at home. ʻIolani Palace, the only official residence of royalty in the U.S., launched free virtual experiences and online educational resources that allow you to tour the palace without leaving your living room.
For many, a trip to Hawaiʻi is not complete without a visit to Pearl Harbor, an American lagoon harbor west of Honolulu that’s brimming with World War II history and culture. And while visiting Pearl Harbor—and Hawaiʻi—may not be possible now, Pearl Harbor at Home looks to fill the void. Set up by the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum,
You had to cancel your vacation to Hawaiʻi—and you’re bummed. We get it. Even we can’t travel around the Islands like we’d want to, either, with a statewide stay-at-home mandate in effect through April 30. No one is allowed in state parks or on beaches, and nearly every retailer and many restaurants are closed. But that
We’re all living the #quarantinelife right now—and we could all use a mood boost. So the staff at HAWAIʻI Magazine put together some of their favorite Hawaiʻi hits, from a classic by Willie K to a groovy set by Kimie Miner, all perfect to listen to while you’re working, cooking dinner, walking your dogs or trying
