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Seasonal — Late Summer in Kailua

Aug 11, 2026

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2 min read

Seasonal — Late Summer in Kailua

How one windward town lives out the last stretch of summer

Weekly

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The one square mile that still speaks Japanese

Aug 6, 2026

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6 min read

The one square mile that still speaks Japanese

Mōʻiliʻili: the walkable heart between UH and the canal

Pacific Heights

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The view from Pacific Heights

May 21, 2026

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6 min read

The view from Pacific Heights

A couple's search for something close to downtown but above it all.

Tehane Wurdeman
Tehane Wurdeman

Weekly

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Why Locals Quietly Choose Pauoa

Apr 30, 2026

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6 min read

Why Locals Quietly Choose Pauoa

The valley most buyers drive right past is the one local families keep coming home to. This week, I want to show you why.

Tehane Wurdeman
Tehane Wurdeman

Weekly

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This Is What Old Hawaiʻi Felt Like

Apr 23, 2026

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7 min read

This Is What Old Hawaiʻi Felt Like

Green, private, and closer to town than you'd expect.

Tehane Wurdeman
Tehane Wurdeman

Weekly

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Pearl City: Oʻahu's Most Connected Neighborhood

Apr 4, 2026

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12 min read

Pearl City: Oʻahu's Most Connected Neighborhood

Central location. Top schools. The real story on Pearl City.

Tehane Wurdeman
Tehane Wurdeman

Weekly

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Oʻahu's Second City Comes of Age

Feb 19, 2026

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10 min read

Oʻahu's Second City Comes of Age

Tehane Wurdeman
Tehane Wurdeman

Kaimukī

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Kaimuki:  Where Honolulu Goes to Eat

Jan 22, 2026

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10 min read

Kaimuki: Where Honolulu Goes to Eat

Tehane Wurdeman
Tehane Wurdeman

Weekly

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Hidden Heights: Kamehame Ridge's Secret Paradise

Aug 19, 2025

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5 min read

Hidden Heights: Kamehame Ridge's Secret Paradise

Plus: Unobstructed panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean

Tehane Wurdeman
Tehane Wurdeman

Weekly

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Discovering Makiki: Where Urban Sophistication Meets Island Soul

Jun 17, 2025

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11 min read

Discovering Makiki: Where Urban Sophistication Meets Island Soul

PLUS: Why Makiki is a Melting Pot of Experiences

Tehane Wurdeman
Tehane Wurdeman

Punchbowl

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Why Smart Investors Are Buying in Punchbowl While Others Wait

Jun 10, 2025

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11 min read

Why Smart Investors Are Buying in Punchbowl While Others Wait

PLUS: What makes Punchbowl special

Tehane Wurdeman
Tehane Wurdeman

Weekly

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Beyond Waikiki: Why Locals Choose Kapahulu's Authentic Island Living

May 27, 2025

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9 min read

Beyond Waikiki: Why Locals Choose Kapahulu's Authentic Island Living

Tehane Wurdeman
Tehane Wurdeman

Kaimukī

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Why Kaimuki Is Oahu's Most Beloved Neighborhood

May 20, 2025

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8 min read

Why Kaimuki Is Oahu's Most Beloved Neighborhood

Tehane Wurdeman
Tehane Wurdeman

Weekly

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May 7, 2024 - Kapolei

May 7, 2024

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6 min read

May 7, 2024 - Kapolei

Tehane Wurdeman
Tehane Wurdeman
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