Diane Lee

Diane Lee joined HONOLULU Magazine as a web producer in February 2013 and worked as the digital media manager from March 2015 to May 2018. She graduated with a Master’s degree in Public Affairs Reporting from the University of Illinois at Springfield and a Bachelor’s degree in Communication from Bradley University.

Articles

Chinese

How to Celebrate Lunar or Chinese New Year in Hawai‘i

Revisiting a classic guide: If you want to usher in good luck in 2025, here are timeless tips from a local Chinese American family.

Halloween

Friday Night Frights: Chilling Ghost Stories from Nu‘uanu Pali Lookout

Mysteries of Hawai‘i takes us on a guided ghost tour of O‘ahu. First stop: Pali Lookout.

Local Culture

Friday Night Frights: The Legend of Hawai‘i’s Night Marchers

We consulted with Lopaka Kapanui, owner of Mysteries of Hawai‘i, for some spine-tingling Island ghost stories. This week: Night marchers.

Halloween

4 Places You Probably Didn’t Know Are Haunted in Honolulu

The stories behind these lesser-known haunts.

Halloween

Friday Night Frights: The Ghosts Who Haunt Hawai‘i’s Historic ‘Iolani Palace

Is this historic landmark haunted by royalty?

Halloween

The Legend of Wai‘anae’s Haunted Mākua Cave

This underground sea cave is reportedly haunted.

Watch HONOLULU Staffers Experience a Haunted House by Jorge Garcia

Back in 2017, we got a sneak peek of Skeleton Key presents Mummy: Curse of the Crypt Haunted House by Jorge Garcia.

Best of Honolulu 2018

Discover all the 2018 Best of Honolulu winners—both editorial and reader picks.

Best of Honolulu 2018: Family

The 5 editorial and reader picks for the best for you and your ʻohana.

Best of Honolulu 2018: Home

These editorial and reader picks will make your home picture perfect.

Best of Honolulu 2018: Food

26 editorial and reader picks for the tastiest food in town.

Best of Honolulu 2018: Services

The 9 editorial and reader picks for the places in Honolulu that make our lives just a bit easier.

Feature

Best of Honolulu 2018: Fitness and Outdoor

The 6 editorial and reader picks for the best ways to get out and active.

Best of Honolulu 2018: Shopping

The 14 editorial picks for the chic-est shopping in the city.

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Live Blog: Hawai‘i Memorial Service for the Late U.S. Senator Daniel Akaka

Our blog covering the services for the late Senator Daniel Akaka.

HONOLULU Magazine 2018 BrunchFest presented by American Savings Bank

(Sponsored) This sold-out brunch event featured seven local restaurants, a bloody mary and mimosa bar, entertainment and more.

Pac Store Hawaii Beef Curry Photo By Diane Lee

First Look: Pac-Store Hawai‘i, a Pac-Man-Themed Restaurant at Bread & Butter

This Pac-Man pop-up restaurant will transport you back in time to the 1980s.

14 Fresh Murals From Pow! Wow! Hawai‘i 2018 You’ll Want to Instagram Now

Time to bust out that selfie stick.

8 Lucky Chinese New Year Foods to Celebrate the Year of the Dog in 2018

Make a stop in Chinatown and downtown Honolulu for these foods to welcome a lucky 2018.

City & State

Here’s How Hawai‘i Responded on Social Media to the False Ballistic Missile Alert

A false alarm caused by human error sent the entire state of Hawai‘i into panic mode.

Ring in 2018 with These Fun New Year Cultural Celebrations in Honolulu

Skip the NYE hangover and welcome a prosperous new year by embracing these cultural traditions instead.

Watch This Woman Turn into a Creepy Zombie With Incredible Special FX Makeup

You’ll want to make a run for it after watching this video.

October 2017: Your Guide to the Scariest Haunted Houses in Honolulu

Are you a brave soul? If so, these haunted attractions are perfect for the adventurous spirit.

Here’s How to Survive a Possible North Korea Nuclear Strike in Hawai‘i

Here’s what you need to do according to the Hawai‘i State Department of Defense.

Travel-Ban #BoycottHawaii Backfires as Twitter Laughs It Off

Aloha, #BoycottHawaii.

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These Yummy Thin Mints Ice Cream Sandwiches are Available for a Limited Time

Thin Mints ice cream sandwich? Yes, please.

Watch Mesmerizing Video of the Kīlauea “Firehose” Lava Spewing into Sea

Pele puts on a fiery show.

8 Chinese New Year Foods You’ll Need to Eat for Good Luck in 2017

You don’t need to be Chinese to celebrate.

15 Most Creative and Powerful Signs From the Women’s March in Honolulu

These local women want R.E.S.P.E.C.T.

12 Incredible Photos of Barack Obama in Hawai‘i From His Time as POTUS

#ThanksObama: For the Hawai‘i memories.

There’s a New Coral Reef Fish Named After President Barack Obama

Meet the president’s fishy side.

Watch These Pearl Harbor Survivors Conquer the Mannequin Challenge Twice!

Mannequin challenge: Pearl Harbor edition.

October 2016: The Scariest Haunted House Attractions in Honolulu

If you love a good fright, you’re in for a treat. Let the screaming begin.

Halloween 2016

Scary Ghost Stories from Hawai‘i’s “Haunted” Plantation Village

We met with Hawai‘i Plantation Village executive director Jeffrey Higa, who shared some chilling ghost stories from Waipahu’s historic sugar plantation.