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The Old Waialua Sugar Mill Spent March as a Relief Hub. Saturdays Look Different Now.

• 10/15/26

The Hawaiʻi International Film Festival Returns to Oahu

• Tracy Allen
• 10/13/26

Where Uncle Clay's Shave Ice Went After Its Aina Haina Counter Became Acai

• 10/8/26

What the 1998 Settlement Changed at the Laukahi Street Gate

• 10/1/26

China Walls Has Been Running Its Own Rescue Program Since 2017. The State Just Noticed.

• 09/24/26

The Headlamp Line on Koko Head Is Back to Full Length

• 09/17/26

Kailua Town Quietly Turned Into a Weeknight Music Circuit

• 09/10/26

Your Guide to Getting a Home Inspection Before Buying in Kahala

• Tracy Allen
• 09/4/26

What to Know About a Home Inspection Before Buying in Kahala.

Buying a Home in Diamond Head

• Tracy Allen
• 09/4/26

What to Know About Buying a Home in Diamond Head.

Hawaii Loa Ridge Has Two Clocks. Only One Shows Up On The MLS.

• 09/3/26

How to Negotiate Repairs After a Home Inspection in Lanikai

• Tracy Allen
• 08/28/26

Navigating Repair Requests and Inspection Negotiations in Lanikai.

What to Expect During the Home Appraisal Process in Kahala

• Tracy Allen
• 08/28/26

Understanding What Happens During Home Appraisal in Kahala and How to Prepare.

Lanikai's New Parking Rules: What Residents Need to Know

• 08/27/26

Kahala's Two Halves Just Started Talking To Each Other

• 08/20/26

Hale ‘Aina Celebration

• Tracy Allen
• 08/19/26

Celebrate Uchinanchu Culture at the 44th Annual Okinawan Festival

• Tracy Allen
• 08/19/26

Kahala Avenue Sellers: Shoreline Rules and Documents to Review

• 08/13/26

12th Annual Waimea Valley Summer Concert

• 08/6/26

Made in Hawaii Festival

• 08/6/26

A Diamond Head Saturday, Timed The Way Residents Actually Time It

• 08/6/26

Selling a Marina-Front Home in Hawaii Kai: The Waterfront Questions That Shape the Deal

• 08/6/26

Making A North Shore Home Your Second Island Retreat

• 07/23/26

The Benefits of Working with a Local Real Estate Expert in Lanikai

• Tracy Allen
• 07/17/26

Understanding the Local Factors That Influence Lanikai Real Estate.

Decoding the Relationship Between Home Age and Market Value in Diamond Head

• Tracy Allen
• 07/17/26

Why Older and Newer Homes Can Both Command Premium Prices in Diamond Head.

Real Estate Lingo Decoded: What Those Buzzwords Actually Mean in Kahala

• Tracy Allen
• 07/17/26

Understanding the Marketing Language Behind Luxury Property Listings.

Aina Haina Neighborhood Guide For Long Term Residents

• 07/16/26

Waialae Iki Or Kahala: Which View Neighborhood Fits You

• 07/9/26

Inside Hawaii Loa Ridge: Lifestyle, Views And Amenities

• 07/2/26

Preparing A Portlock Oceanfront Home To Hit The Market

• 06/25/26

Things You Might Not Know About Lanikai

• Tracy Allen
• 06/19/26

Interesting Facts About Lanikai That Reveal Its Unique History and Character.

What Does Homeowners Insurance Cover? Beginner's Guide for Diamond Head Homeowners

• Tracy Allen
• 06/19/26

What Standard Policies Include and Where Additional Coverage May Be Needed.

What to Look for in a Real Estate Agent in Kahala

• Tracy Allen
• 06/19/26

The Skills and Market Knowledge That Matter Most in Kahala Real Estate.

Guide To Marinafront Living In Hawaii Kai

• 06/18/26

A Day In Kailua: Imagining Your Life Between Beach And Town

• 06/11/26

Oceanfront Or Hillside Living In Lanikai

• 06/4/26

Architectural Trends in Hawaii’s High-End Homes

• 05/29/26

How Out of State Buyers Are Shaping Hawaii’s Luxury Market

• 05/29/26

Inside Hawaii’s $10M+ Market: What Really Sells at the Top End

• 05/29/26

Gold Coast Condos Or Diamond Head Homes: How To Choose

• 05/28/26

What Everyday Life Really Looks Like In Kahala

• 05/21/26

How To Position A Kahala Home For A Successful Sale

• 05/14/26

How to Make Sure Your Home is Safe for Children

• Tracy Allen
• 04/17/26

Simple Steps to Improve Child Safety at Home.

Fitness Centers and Gyms in Kahala

• Tracy Allen
• 04/17/26

Find Options for Different Types of Workouts in the Neighborhood.

Essential Home Office Design Tips

• Tracy Allen
• 04/6/26

How To Arrange A Home Office For Luxury Comfort And Productivity In Kahala.

How the Lanikai Real Estate Market is Evolving in 2026

• Tracy Allen
• 04/6/26

What to Know About 2026 Real Estate Market Trends in Lanikai.

Buying Near Nature: The Pros and Cons of Living Close to Parks and Campgrounds

• Tracy Allen
• 02/27/26

And How Nearby Parks and Campgrounds Enhance Life in Honolulu.

Home Renovation Trends in Kahala

• Tracy Allen
• 02/27/26

Luxury Design Insights Shaping Home Renovation Trends in Kahala.

Location vs. Lifestyle: How Commute and Travel Access Affect Home Value

• Tracy Allen
• 01/22/26

What to Know About How Commute Affects Home Value in Honolulu.

The Future of Smart Homes in Luxury Real Estate

• Tracy Allen
• 01/22/26

How Smart Technology Is Shaping Modern Luxury Real Estate in Honolulu.

What "Move-In Ready" Really Means, and Whether a Move-In Home Is Right for You

• Tracy Allen
• 01/22/26

How to Know if a Move-In Ready Home Fits Your Needs in Honolulu.

Romantic Restaurants

• Tracy Allen
• 01/18/26

Whether Valentine’s Day or any date night, treat yourself and your sweetie to these spots. For fine dining with a water view, r...

Home & Design

• Tracy Allen
• 01/18/26

Visit new home and design showrooms, including Kiba Studios and HPM Building Supply O‘ahu Design Centers for everything from ki...

Dining Dish

• Tracy Allen
• 01/18/26

Filipino-themed Mama Guava pops up at the Pig & the Lady for lumpia, Caesar salad, and salt and vinegar fried chicken. Its chef...

Fitness & Sports Events

• Tracy Allen
• 01/18/26

Indoor pickleball center Pickles at Forté celebrates its first anniversary with a complimentary Glow-in-the-Dark Pickleball par...

Nature Renewal

• Tracy Allen
• 01/18/26

The 400-acre Hoʻomaluhia Botanical Garden reopened in January with a repaved road to access popular activities like catch-and-r...

Charity Calendar

• Tracy Allen
• 01/18/26

Support local charities: Heart of Hawaii’s 2026 Heart Ball (‘Alohilani Resort Waikiki, February 21); Ballet Hawaii’s A Legacy I...

Music

• Tracy Allen
• 01/18/26

Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra performs Mozart and Mahler (Blaisdell Concert Hall, January 25), and Brahms and composer Donald Reid...

Moving to Kahala: What to Expect in Your First 30 Days as a Homeowner

• Tracy Allen
• 01/2/26

Your Guide to Settling In and Discovering the Best Things to Do in Kahala.

Weekend Trips from Diamond Head

• Tracy Allen
• 01/2/26

My Top Picks for Weekend Trips from Diamond Head to Unwind and Explore.

How to Choose Furniture That Fits Your Lanikai Home

• Tracy Allen
• 01/2/26

Tips for Finding the Best Home Decor Stores in Lanikai and Choosing the Right Furniture.

Sony Open

• Tracy Allen
• 12/18/25

The 28th Sony Open, the first stop on the annual PGA Tour, tees off at Waialae Country Club next month. The competition among 1...

New Year’s Celebrations

• Tracy Allen
• 12/18/25

Before Waikiki Beach’s fireworks, dine at Halekulani from House Without a Key’s buffet to the Veranda’s “A Refined Prelude to M...

Holiday Gifts

• Tracy Allen
• 12/18/25

Shop men’s and women’s collections at Ferragamo’s new, bilevel boutique in Royal Hawaiian Center. Customize tropical-themed jew...

Holiday Cheer

• Tracy Allen
• 12/18/25

In addition to December’s Honolulu City Lights, visit the Leeward O‘ahu community for Kapolei City Lights Celebration, a “Seaso...

Holiday Dining & Drinks

• Tracy Allen
• 12/18/25

Following locations from New York to Dallas, Japanese eatery Domodomo opened in Oahu at Ewa Beach Country Club. Find signature ...

Travel News

• Tracy Allen
• 12/18/25

Enjoy new nonstop flights to Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport this holiday season. American Airlines offers no...

Sports & Fitness

• Tracy Allen
• 12/18/25

As surfers keep watch for winter’s impromptu Rip Curl Eddie Aikau Big Wave International, football fans are gearing up for the ...

What Makes Diamond Head’s Luxury Real Estate Unique?

• Tracy Allen
• 12/1/25

Where natural beauty meets architectural prestige on Oʻahu’s iconic coastline.

Interior Design Styles for Your Diamond Head Home

• Tracy Allen
• 12/1/25

A curated guide to creating a space as stunning as the coastline that surrounds you.

Thanksgiving Week Fun

• Tracy Allen
• 11/18/25

Balance holiday decadence by jogging the Honolulu Marathon Clinic Turkey Trot (Kapiolani Park, November 27). Line Kalakaua Aven...

Charity Season

• Tracy Allen
• 11/18/25

Donate non-perishable goods to Hawaii Food Bank, which accepts online donations for Thanksgiving meals through November 27. The...

Holiday City Lights

• Tracy Allen
• 11/18/25

On November 29, Honolulu City Lights hosts Opening Night with the Public Workers' Electric Light Parade along King Street from ...

Holiday Markets

• Tracy Allen
• 11/18/25

Support local brands at holiday markets and Small Business Saturday like Keep It Kaimukī Saturday Maker’s Mart (Ali‘iōlani Elem...

The Pig & the Lady

• Tracy Allen
• 11/18/25

Patrons of Chinatown’s longtime Pig & the Lady are visiting its new home in Kaimukī. Chef owner Andrew Le, a Honolulu native an...

Surf Competitions

• Tracy Allen
• 11/18/25

Top international surfers descend on Oahu’s legendary North Shore for World Surf League qualifying series competitions. The HTA...

Premier Performances

• Tracy Allen
• 11/18/25

Japanese star pianist Nobuyuki Tsujii joins ANA ’Aha Mele Evening Concert (Tom Moffatt Waikiki Shell, November 22). Chamber Mus...

Best Coffee Shops in Kahala

• Tracy Allen
• 11/14/25

Find welcoming cafes with specialty coffee in and near Kahala.

How to Set the Right Price for Your Home in Today’s Market

• Tracy Allen
• 11/14/25

Expert strategies to position your property for success in Hawaii’s evolving real estate landscape.

Fun with Your Pets in Kahala

• Tracy Allen
• 11/14/25

Discover how Hawaii’s most elegant neighborhood caters to life with your four-legged family members.

Investing in Lanikai’s Luxury Real Estate: What You Need to Know

• Tracy Allen
• 11/14/25

An inside look at one of Hawaii’s most exclusive coastal communities.

Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival 2025

• Tracy Allen
• 10/14/25

The multi-island, 15th annual Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival’s Oahu portion hosts Slanted & Phan-tastic: A Celebration of Charles...

The North Shore Club

• Tracy Allen
• 10/14/25

Areté Collective is developing the North Shore Club, a private, luxury residential community of low-rise buildings and resort-l...

Home & Design

• Tracy Allen
• 10/14/25

Known for innovative, sustainable surfaces, Spain-based Cosentino opened a “City” showroom in Honolulu. In addition to an opera...

Harvest & Halloween Events

• Tracy Allen
• 10/14/25

Enjoy family-friendly activities and entertainment from u-pick sunflowers to hayrides during Waimānalo Country Farms’ Fall Harv...

Live Music

• Tracy Allen
• 10/14/25

The Green headlines Holo Holo Music Festival (Bishop Museum, October 18-19). Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra performs spooky scores ...

Hawaiʻi International Film Festival

• Tracy Allen
• 10/14/25

Held throughout the Hawaiian Islands, the 45th annual Hawaiʻi International Film Festival presents 72 feature films and 143 sho...

Charity Fundraisers

• Tracy Allen
• 10/14/25

People and their pets can compete in costume contests while getting in some exercise and enjoying vendors and entertainment at ...

What Sets Diamond Head Apart as a Year-Round Luxury Destination?

• Tracy Allen
• 10/3/25

These are the salient qualities of the ever-popular Diamond Head.

Do You Need a Home Warranty?

• Tracy Allen
• 10/3/25

This guide brings advice when considering a home warranty.

Where to Find the Best Wine in Kahala

• Tracy Allen
• 10/3/25

An overview of Oahu’s one winery and local wine bars.

Oahu Festivals

• Tracy Allen
• 09/18/25

Honor Hawaiian heritage from hula to crafts to ornate floral displays during the annual Aloha Festivals along Kalākaua Avenue w...

Culinary Events

• Tracy Allen
• 09/18/25

Dozens of Ward Village’s restaurants, cafés and shops are participating in this month’s Taste of Ward. Experience (and eat) the...

Art Exhibits

• Tracy Allen
• 09/18/25

Support Downtown Art Center by consigning works from your personal collection or purchasing those by Hawaiʻi-based contemporary...

Golf Lounges

• Tracy Allen
• 09/18/25

Adding to the island’s crop of indoor golf facilities like Aya Golf Lounge and Flighted Golf Sim, the Clubhouse Hawaii launched...

Hawaiian History Month

• Tracy Allen
• 09/18/25

This September kicks off the inaugural Hawaiian History Month. The Hawaii State Senate passed Act 167 designating the month to ...

Pizza Party

• Tracy Allen
• 09/18/25

Pop by these new pizzerias for easy, school-night dinners. At Kaka‘ako’s Mad Pie, choose from naturally leavened sourdough pizz...

Self-Care Agenda

• Tracy Allen
• 09/18/25

Fans of Burn Collective’s former fitness studio here can still find their infrared-heated workouts (and some of the same instru...

What Defines Luxury in Real Estate? A Closer Look

• Tracy Allen
• 08/13/25

Discover What Truly Sets Luxury Homes Apart in Honolulu’s High-End Market.

How to Find the Right Luxury Real Estate Agent

• Tracy Allen
• 08/13/25

Key Qualities to Look for When Choosing a Honolulu Realtor.

Why Invest in Diamond Head?

• Tracy Allen
• 08/13/25

A Strategic Look at the Long-Term Value and Appeal of Buying a Home in Diamond Head.