Making Waves: 6 Women in Hawai‘i with Careers in STEM Share Their Stories
Only a quarter of STEM jobs in the U.S. are filled by women. Here are six making a difference in Hawai‘i.
Author: Kim Steutermann Rogers
After the Flood: What Happened to our Native Waterbirds on Kaua‘i?
We asked the experts how Hawai‘i’s waterbirds could have survived April’s historic flooding on Kaua‘i.
These Local Dog Detectives Sniff Out Everything From Drugs to Diseases
We’ve long used dogs in police work for drug detection and in disasters to find people trapped in rubble. Now, their great sniffing ability is being used in a wider array of fields—from medicine to security to conservation.
Could Hawai‘i’s Endangered Native Crow Be Saved From Extinction?
Conservationists have spent decades working to re-establish Hawai‘i’s last remaining crow—the ‘alalā—in the wild.
Endangered Hawaiian Crows Survive First Few Weeks in Native Hawai‘i Island Forests
Conservationists are monitoring the native birds after last year’s crushing setbacks.
Why the Brutal Killing of 15 Albatrosses at Ka‘ena Point Matters
After a plea deal, on the eve of sentencing, we take a long look at this disturbing attack.
Feral Cats are a Serious Threat to Hawai‘i’s Endangered Birds, Monk Seals and Dolphins
How can we solve Hawai‘i’s cat problem?
The Harrowing Journey of the Hornet That Gave Mark Twain His Big Newspaper Scoop
How 15 shipwrecked sailors endured a trek that eventually dropped them on the east side of the Big Island 150 years ago.
“Lab Girl”: 7 Reasons to Read Hope Jahren’s Fierce New Memoir Getting National Buzz
This new book by University of Hawai‘i geophysicist Hope Jahren is getting national attention. Here’s why you should check it out, too.
The Adventures of Mark Twain: How He Launched a Literary Career in Hawai‘i
We recount Mark Twain’s adventures in the Islands as a young rascal, 150 years ago, and the impact that Hawai‘i had on the rest of his career.
38 Best New Dishes and Drinks You Must Try in Hawai‘i
The best new dishes and drinks around the state.
Restaurant Guide: 25 Reasons to Eat Breakfast
Put down that boring box of bran, because we have found the most delicious, wake-me-up and go-go breakfasts available from Island restaurants.
Restaurant Guide: Four Perfect Days
We have assembled the ideal breakfast, lunch and dinner itineraries for Oahu, Maui, Kauai and the Big Island. These are our recommendations for four perfect days.
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Need something to read—or hand to someone who does? Here’s HONOLULU’s first-ever list of the most iconic, trenchant and irresistible Island books, as voted by a panel of literary community luminaries.
Fruits are part of our history and culture, a way for us to feel connected to our community. And, if you’ve ever had a ripe mango or sweet tangerine, you know there’s nothing else like it.
After Jayson Harper graduated from Kaiser High School, he was eager to make his mark in New York. But soon, an encounter with police taught him instead to be invisible.
The number of coronavirus cases in Hawai‘i just surpassed 4,000, with more than 2,000 of those cases recorded in the past two weeks.
Hawai‘i is full of amazing places. Most of them you’re free to visit, but there are a few where you’re just not allowed. Here’s a peek into Hawai‘i’s coolest off-limits corners.