Environment: Weed Wars
In the fight against invasive plants, conservationists are bringing out the small guns.
Author: Sheila Sarhangi
Psychotherapy with Horses on Oahu's North Shore
Horse Sense: Got a long face? Maybe a horse can help.
Hiking the Koolau Mountains
Koolau Conquerer: One man, one backpack, one mountain: Chase Norton recently hiked the entire summit in one go.
Bishop Museum Botanist Finds Undiscovered Plants in Papua New Guinea
The Plant Hunter: This Bishop Museum botanist travels the world to find undiscovered species.
Endangered Kahuli Snails on Oahu
Hail Snails!: Sometimes, you build a jail to keep bad guys out.
Millerbirds on Laysan Island
Nest Building: A Northwestern Hawaiian Island is getting back the birds it lost almost 100 years ago.
Crop Sharing in Hana, Maui
A cooperative farm in Hana, Maui, shares the wealth among the community.
Coqui Frog Pests in Hawaii
Coqui Capture: Need to nab an amphibian? There’s an app for that.
Original Hawaiian Note Cards
Inspired by Hawaii’s environment, these note cards invite you to put away your keyboard and pick up a pen.
Coping with Mold in Hawaii
Fuzzy Logic: Mold—actually tiny fungi—is a fact of life in Hawaii. Here are some coping strategies.
Solar Powered Beer
Light, Beer: Kona Brewing Co. reaps savings—and makes a good brew—using solar power.
New Bulk Trash Law in Honolulu
A new law targets Honolulu's bulk-trash eyesores.
Sharing the Road in Kailua
Leave your car in the garage and start commuting on two wheels.
Plant a Wish Project
A Maui couple is traveling across the U.S., planting trees as they go.
Unloading Holiday Clutter
As gifts pile up after the holidays, many people unload clutter in January. Here’s how to properly lighten up, without harming the environment.
The Opihi Ohana
A partnership has been created to study opihi and better manage the population.
The Kalihi Stream Revival
A Kalihi nonprofit heals a stream to connect a community and develop a network of stewards.
Hawaii Steals and Deals
HONOLULU found 53 ways to shave the costs off retail therapy, sprucing up your home, collecting art, grocery shopping and more. All without breaking the bank.
Bedbugs in Hawaii
Think bedbugs haven’t hit Hawaii? Think again.
Eco-Friendly Stand-Up Paddles
Everpaddle makes paddles in Hawaii using reclaimed wood from construction sites and wood mills on Oahu and the Big Island.
Preserving Hawaii's False Killer Whales
Action is being taken to preserve a rare Hawaiian creature.
Hawaii's Invasive Species
They aren’t cute, cuddly or shy. Here are six new—or just pesky—invasive species you should know about.
Exploring Kapolei
We discover 27 reasons to head out west.
Legislative Score Card
The 2010 legislative session is pau, so let’s recap the status of five environment-related bills and see how they did.
Ash Alert?
Hawaii volcanoes are unlikely to cause massive airline delays. Here's why.
A Fresh Idea for Feeding the Hungry
For Vivian Chau, feeding the less fortunate doesn’t require a stockpile of canned goods. In January, she started the program, “Give It Fresh Today” at the Kapiolani Community College Farmers’ Market. Here’s how it works: Shoppers donate a fraction of…
Knee-High Volunteers Are Rewarded with Their Own Private Kokua Festival in 2010
Knee-high volunteers are rewarded with their own private Kokua Festival.
Trickle-down Effect
A guide to our watersheds.
Our Geniuses
They give voice to paralyzed patients, detect exotic particles, solve mathematical conundrums and more. You can even blame one of them for all the hours you spent playing Tetris. Meet eight Islanders who are, quite simply, geniuses.
The Waikiki Aquarium's Coral Collection
The Waikiki Aquarium has one of the largest coral collections in the world. Here’s why.
The Best Bars in Honolulu 2009: Liquid Assets
When anxiety runs high, we remember that these bars are assets to our community. For our annual Best Bars feature story, we found these places and we lift our glasses high in salute.
Trash-Free Holidays
Five ecofriendly gift-wrapping ideas.
Locally Made Gift Ideas
Here are three great gift ideas—all from emerging local artists.
Near Enough to Touch
Unknown to many, an island right off Honolulu is being slowly restored to health.
Green Galas
A local party planner brings eco-friendly ideas to a notoriously disposable-loving industry.
Airway to Heaven
Free-rein college station KTUH has been igniting the radio airwaves for 40 years.
The Healing Place
As The Queen’s Medical Center marks its milestone sesquicentennial, we take a closer look at the historic landscape that surrounds it.
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.
Fur Ball
The problems posed by feral cats seem to have nine lives.
The Aerobics Guy on the Beach
He’s been on television for years, leading a troupe of aerobics dancers. Who is this Gilad?
Q&A: Healing Touch
An Oahu psychologist brings mental-health services to Rwanda.
Home School
To teach environmentalism, Betty Gearen turned her home into a classroom.
Towing the Line
It’s hard enough when your car gets towed. Here’s how to avoid getting gouged, too.
What Happened to the Birds?
The disappearance of an entire colony of albatrosses leads to a high-level investigation.
Growing Interconnected
In community gardens, lives become intertwined, just like the vines that cross from one plot to another.
Preserving Paradise
Want to pitch in to help the Islands, but short on time? A new book is a welcome resource.
Stop the Fear, Take Action
Instead of worrying about what the future may hold, we want to encourage you to take action. Here's tips from 10 experts.
Playing Our Song?
An Oahu-based biologist studies an endangered bird species using recordings of its songs.
Driving Electric
What does the state’s electric car plan mean for drivers?
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From plantation towns to planned communities, Central O‘ahu has its share of secret spots, a bumper crop of bowling alleys and neighborhood eats.
We celebrated National Take a Hike Day (Nov. 17), with a round up of our top picks for the best hikes on the Island.
Not willing to change her identity to be part of the industry, Mahina Florence is at the height of her career because of her flawless Hawaiian complexion, strong athletic build, and friendly aloha spirit.
These restaurants and cafés hold themselves to a higher eco-standard that make deciding where to eat for ocean-minded people an easy decision.