Over the weekend, Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell signed into effect one of the strictest disposable plastic bans in the nation, Bill 40. The bill, which was supported by local environmentalist groups, was approved by the Honolulu City Council on Dec. 4 in a 7-2 vote. Bill 40 will partially go into effect on Jan. 1, 2021, […]
On Dec. 12, the coveted 2019 Jaws Big Wave Championships went off, with 35 to 45-foot waves rolling into Maui’s premier big wave surf spot, Peahi, aka Jaws. Kemper was a standout the entire competition, sitting deeper than the rest of his fellow competitors and picking off some of the day’s biggest waves. He clinched
Got yourself a Christmas tree yet? Maybe you’ve already pulled out the artificial one from the closet or picked up a Norfolk pine from Helemano Farms in Wahiawa on Oahu. Regardless, no Christmas tree is complete without its ornaments, and we’ve picked out a few of our favorites that might make you want to hum along to the tune
It’s pretty hard to have a proper road trip in Hawaii. Driving from Oahu’s central city of Honolulu to the North Shore, for example, takes less than an hour (without traffic). This is not the case on Hawaii Island, which rightfully earns its moniker, the Big Island. Driving to and from the island’s two largest
How is it that the Have Aloha Will Travel podcast is already on its 20th episode? The weeks have really flown by. For this special episode, Cat and Kevin talk to a very special guest—of course, all of our guests are special—Michael Wilson, who works as an exhibit designer for Bishop Museum on Oahu. His
Family-owned mom-and-pop shops are harder to come by these days amid all of Hawaiʻi’s chain stores and off-island brands. Fortunately, the island of Hawaiʻi still has plenty of small, locally owned, often family-run businesses. Nowhere is that more apparent than in the small town of Hōlualoa, located on the upland slopes of Kona. This area—at
The cute wedding chapel at the Grand Wailea. Photo: Courtesy Hilton Hawaii 3. Find Ways to Save The perfect Maui wedding doesn’t have to break the bank. Just like planning a vacation, there are plenty of small cost-cutting maneuvers you can implement to make sure your wallet is as happy as you are on that
OAHU Honolulu City Lights 12/7–12/29 Photo: Courtesy of The Royal Hawaiian Resort Want to up your holiday dessert game? Attend one, or both, of the cookie and cupcake decorating classes hosted by The Royal Hawaiian Resort and taught by the resort’s very own pastry chefs. On Dec. 19, chef Miki Iwai will teach participants how
Did you know Santa’s elves are real? At least, in Hawaii they are. But instead of working at a toy factory at the North Pole, these holiday helpers work in government buildings, juggling their day jobs as Honolulu city employees with their holiday seasonal assignments. And while they might not be making toys for the
The Hookipa Terrace restrooms located near GEN Korean BBQ House. Photo: Kayla Rivera It’s probably the most important question you can ask. For starters, there are six main bathrooms at Ala Moana Center (the ones inside retail shops don’t count). Center Court near Centerstage (the biggest) In Makai Market Food Court In The Lanai between
The Mauka Ewa parking structure is your best bet at finding a stall. Photo: Courtesy of Ala Moana Center If you’re not picky about where you park, the newly constructed mega parking lot on the mauka (mountain-side) and Ewa (west-side) corner of the mall is a solid choice. There are roughly 4,500 spots here, which
For some musicians, “making it” is the ultimate goal: winning awards, touring the world, being adored by fans. But for Mark Yamanaka, a Hilo-based musician who won big at the 2019 Na Hoku Hanohano Awards, it’s all about staying grounded. And although Yamanaka has undoubtedly made it with his latest solo release, “Lei Lehua,” which
