How the Conflict Over the Thirty Meter Telescope Has Reawakened a More-Than-Century-Old Battle
It’s the largest movement since Native Hawaiians rallied to fight the military bombing of Kaho‘olawe in the 1970s.
Author: Christine Hitt
Divided Over TMT: We Take a Look at Where Things Stand and How We Got Here
With tensions running high and a weeks-long standoff now stretching into its third month, no one seems to be able to predict what will happen next on Maunakea. Will the state or the protectors back down? Or will the Thirty Meter Telescope bow out? We take a look at where things stand and how we got here.
The Sacred History of Maunakea
As protests against the Thirty Meter Telescope on the Big Island stretch into a fourth week, we look at the history of the summit.
Merriam-Webster Updates Definition of “Hawaiian” With a New Usage Note
The word has a new note next to it on Merriam-Webster’s online dictionary, thanks, in part, to an email from a local writer.
40 Local Dishes and Drinks That Put the Pow in Pau Hana
Remix your pau hana with these better-than-basic dishes.
The Real Story Behind Honolulu’s Haunted Morgan’s Corner
Are there really any ghosts haunting Morgan’s Corner? We Investigate.
Top 5 Must-Attend Events This Week in Honolulu
March 31–April 4: Watch a musical, listen to poetry and explore contemporary art.
Top 6 Must-Attend Events This Week in Honolulu
March 25–29: Wear your favorite anime costume, hear inspiring speeches by some of Hawai'i’s community leaders and other events to check out.
This Week’s Picks: Top 6 Things To Do in Honolulu
March 16–22: Wear your favorite green outfit, eat for a good cause and more fun things to do in Honolulu.
This Week’s Picks: Top 5 Things To Do in Honolulu
March 13–22: Watch a Shakespeare classic on stage, play carnival games and celebrate a new polo season.
This Week’s Picks: Top 6 Things To Do in Honolulu
March 3–22: Celebrate Pacific cultures, meet the world’s first female strike pilot and attend film talks around town.
This Week’s Picks: Top 7 Things To Do in Honolulu
Feb. 24–March 1: Taste six handpicked whiskies, indulge in chocolate and enjoy a night of comedy.
The Top 6 Things To Do in Honolulu This Week
Feb. 17–March 1: The Harlem Quartet performs, Chinatown turns into a Mardi Gras block party and more fun things to do in Honolulu.
The 6 Best Things to Do in Honolulu This Week
Feb. 9–15: Watch a German opera, get serenaded by Boyz II Men and check out cute seahorses.
The 5 Best Things to Do in Honolulu This Week
Feb. 6–14: Get your malassada fix, watch the walls of Kaka‘ako transform and hear Hawaiian music by an award-winning musician.
5 Must-Attend Events: January 28-31
This week, go on a mud run, listen to Zelda music on stage or party it up on a battleship.
The 5 Best Things to Do in Honolulu This Week
This week, explore the Bishop Museum for free, listen to your favorite Disney movie songs on stage and raise awareness about epilepsy.
The 6 Best Things to Do in Honolulu This Week
This week, watch a new play, celebrate civil rights and rock out to electronic music.
5 Must-Attend Events This Week: January 5-11
View 1,000 historic Hawai‘i photographs on display, laugh at unscripted comedy and watch mochi pounding demonstrations.
This Week’s Best Events: December 31 - January 3, 2015
Ring in 2015 with comedian Bill Maher, go shopping with friends on New Year’s Day and party with a DJ from Spain.
This Week’s Best Events: 12/22 - 12/28
Make the holidays count by taking part in the best events this week.
6 Must-Attend Events This Week: December 18-21
Enjoy a holiday ballet classic on stage, watch a Christmas boat parade and dance to funk music.
5 Must-Attend Events This Week: December 10-14
Run a marathon, watch environmental films and listen to music from a Grammy-winning artist.
This Week’s Best Events: 12/1 – 12/7
Attend concerts, run trails and enjoy the Honolulu City Lights.
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