How to Register to Vote in Hawai‘i and Check if Your Ballot was Counted for the Primary and General Elections
Vote by mail or in-person by Aug. 13 for the primary, and Nov. 8 for the general election.
City & State
Leading Wāhine: Sylvia Luke Serves as a Role Model for Lawmakers
Striving to transform into a new kind of lieutenant governor who works more as a chief operating officer.
Leading Wāhine: Shelee Kimura Wants to Transition Hawai‘i Away from a Reliance on Fossil Fuels
Making Hawai‘i more energy efficient and sustainable.
Leading Wāhine: Debbi Eleneki Paves the Way for First Responders
Inspiring current and future generations of female firefighters.
What’s Open or Closed in Honolulu on Kamehameha Day 2022
Your guide to which city and county and state services will be available or suspended in observance of Kamehameha Day on Friday, June 10, 2022.
The Nonprofit Institute for Human Services Takes on Ownership of Honolulu’s Kahauiki Village
Once-houseless residents describe how their lives have changed and what’s next.
What’s Open and Closed in Honolulu for Memorial Day 2022
Your guide to which Honolulu City and County and state services will be available or suspended in observance of Memorial Day on May 30, 2022.
A Chinatown Chocolate Factory Whose Entire Profits Help the Homeless
Chocolate on a Mission even has some Easter treats—but you need to preorder today.
2021 Sour Poi Awards: Looking Back at the Loathsome, Laughable and Loopy News
We take a look at the best of the worst news as we close the book on 2021.
How To Be A Better Hawai‘i Local
We asked a diverse group of savvy folks for their tips on being a better local whether we’re on a trail, a plane, on the road or on a rant.
Are Hanauma Bay’s Higher Fees for Nonresidents and Reservation Systems a Sign of More to Come?
A snorkeling spot and a crater are the focus of O‘ahu’s first attempts to manage and profit more from surging visitor numbers.
O‘ahu to Require Customers to Show a Vaccine Pass or Test
Better start packing that vaccination card or investing in COVID-19 tests. The new Safe Access O‘ahu program starts Sept. 13 with new requirements to enter restaurants, bars, movie theaters and more.
What’s Open and Closed in Honolulu for Hawai‘i Statehood Day
Your guide to the bus, open markets and what city services will be available for Aug. 20, 2021.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: In 1946, Some Wanted Hawai‘i to Be the 49th State
Here’s a look back at August 1946.
University of Hawai‘i’s Football Field History
The Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex will be home turf for the UH Rainbow Warriors’ games in 2021. But this isn’t the first move for the football team in the past 100 years, or the last.
Ones to Watch: 14 Hawai‘i Athletes Who Qualified for the Tokyo Olympics
Keep your eyes on more than just the surfing contests—local Olympians will be competing in rugby, volleyball, skateboarding, swimming and more.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: Francis Keala Talked About Crime, the Courts and Frustrations with the Media in 1980
Here’s a look back at a story that ran in the magazine in February 1980.
Whats Open or Closed in Honolulu on Kamehameha Day 2021
Your guide to which city and county and state services will be available or suspended in observance of Kamehameha Day on June 11, 2021.
Hawai‘i Drops Outside COVID-19 Mask Requirements
You’ll still need to pack your mask when you head indoors. But other restrictions may soon be relaxed on all islands.
When it Comes to Survival During the Pandemic, Everything’s on the Table for These Hawai‘i Restaurants
For 15 years, Hawai‘i’s reputation as a food destination soared. Then COVID-19 came. During shutdowns and visitor fall-off, Hawai‘i’s chefs and restaurateurs have been scrambling to stay afloat and thinking about what lies ahead.
Meet Honouliuli National Historic Site’s First Superintendent
The granddaughter of internment camp survivors talks about what’s next for Hawai‘i’s largest internment camp site, her own journey through history and how an order at a Honolulu Starbucks helped the Idaho native feel at home in the Islands.
Honolulu’s New Urban Garden Project Helps People Living in Vulnerable Communities Grow Their Own Food
“I’m a gardener, I love gardening and I love saving the world one garden at a time. That’s my motto.”
Is Mayor Blangiardi’s New DPP About to Allow More Vacation Rentals?
A legal battle in 2018 culminated in a “final” law to stop illegal vacation rentals. So it seems a little strange that the Department of Planning and Permitting’s docket April 6 wants to put the law back on the table for revisions.
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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.