Hawai‘i Private Schools Offer Tuition-Free Education for Displaced Maui Students
Many independent schools across the state are taking in new students affected by the recent wildfires, with some waiving tuition for at least a year.
City & State
Maui Fires and Climate Change: Will They Raise Insurance Rates in Hawai‘i?
As natural disasters become more prevalent, a local insurance executive answers questions about what homeowners can expect and how they can protect their property.
What Other Areas of Hawai‘i Are at High Risk for Wildfires?
Lahaina was one of the areas deemed most at risk, but maps from a Hawai‘i nonprofit dedicated to wildfire prevention reveal other communities that face potential threats.
Everything You Need to Know About Skyline, Honolulu’s Rail System
Skyline is now in operation between Aloha Stadium and Kapolei, taking riders from end to end and back in less than an hour.
Hawai‘i Supreme Court Justice Sabrina McKenna Receives Prestigious Award
The 2023 Margaret Brent Women Lawyers of Achievement Award honors her as a trailblazer for women and the LGBTQ community.
Honolulu Roadwork on Pali Highway Only Seems Endless
The state postponed completion of Honolulu roadwork on the Pali due to a long stretch of inclement weather.
Green Day–HONOLULU Sits Down With Governor Josh Green
With an endless slate of troubles and a rare budget surplus, Governor Josh Green talks about his incongruous journey, open-access style of governing and unwavering mission.
Green Day
With an endless slate of troubles and a rare budget surplus, Governor Josh Green talks about his incongruous journey, open-access style of governing and unwavering mission.
2022 Sour Poi Awards
A look back at the hair-raising, head-scratching and sometimes humorous news you may have missed.
Helping Chinatown Here and Across the Country
Grace Young, “the poet laureate of the wok,” gives money to Honolulu’s Chinatown to bring attention to its plight.
Reviving Downtown and Chinatown
Nearly every Downtown block shows promise of being revamped amid the grit. Can Honolulu’s urban core make a comeback?
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: Theater at UH Mānoa
In November 1932, Paradise of the Pacific notes that the then-new idea of combining actors and actresses of different ethnicities and international theatrical styles was surprising.
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.
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.
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.
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.
