You may have seen Lindsay Watson around. The local girl—she grew up in Upcountry Maui, mainly in Kula—is making a name for herself in Hollywood, starring in Netflix’s “Finding ‘Ohana” as Hana who—like herself—has big dreams. And in “The Wind & The Reckoning” she portrays Pi‘ilani in an unapologetic and movingly real look at the […]
Don’t judge a book by its cover, and don’t judge The Lei Stand by its front door. This Honolulu speakeasy pays homage to its Chinatown roots with its authentic-looking storefront and sign on Bethel Street. But once you shimmy through the plastic drapes separating the storefront from the bar, you’re in for a pleasant surprise.
In 1980 Han Sung “Has” Barry quit her job as a schoolteacher and started a cookie business. All because of a horoscope. She grabs her wallet and pulls out the astrological forecast, cut from the newspaper decades ago, and hands it to me. “You are ready for changes in business matters,” it reads. “Don’t let
For many of us, a day at the beach is a snap. We call up our friends, pack the necessary beach supplies, get in our cars and drive down to whatever shoreline we fancy on that particular day. But for people with physical or mental disabilities, it’s an entirely different story: From managing transportation to
In a space that was once a Christian bookstore, then a vape shop and now a bar, a pleasant scene plays out. In one corner of the establishment, longtime friends reminisce, telling stories and inside jokes only they would understand. A group of visitors pop in for a round of cocktails while a pair of
We’ve all been there. You arrive at your destination only to be greeted by hoards of other tourists rolling suitcases along congested sidewalks and standing in line outside chain restaurants. This isn’t what you envisioned. If you’re looking for an authentic experience and a deeper connection to the islands while vacationing in Hawaiʻi—and who isn’t?—here
The news you all have been waiting for has finally arrived. HAWAIʻI Magazine is back in print, and will be marking its return in our 2022 Readers’ Choice Awards issue, which is set to be mailed out to our loyal subscribers at the beginning of April. After nearly a year of being exclusively digital—we do
Being on Hawai‘i Island is unique in its own way. The largest of its island brethren, Hawaiʻi Island—often referred to as the Big Island—has so much to see, thanks in large part to its massive and ever-growing size. And among the lava fields, tropical rainforests and volcanic foothills are a myriad of fun and unique
Over 700 years ago, ancient Hawaiian settlers founded Lapakahi, a small seaside village that for years prospered within Koai‘e Cove. The waters were abundant with marine life, the location was sheltered from the harsh Kohala winds and numerous thatched-roof hale (houses) were erected in the area. Today, it’s easy to see what once was at Lapakahi, now a historical
