Murdered Jazz Legend Lee Morgan Honored with Music and a Documentary at HIFF
Hear Morgan’s fellow trumpeter Eddie Henderson Nov. 3 and 4 at Lewers Lounge, then catch the Hawai‘i International Film Festival documentary “I Called Him Morgan” Nov. 5.
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Honolulu Police Department’s First Woman Chief Spent 32 Years on the Force
Maj. Susan Ballard earlier spoke out on cronyism and ethical violations. Now she has the top job.
It’s Official: Looking at Your Phone in a Honolulu Crosswalk is Now Illegal
Hello? That means you! You, crossing the street blindly glued to your tiny screen—look up for a second! Or you’ll get a ticket. Seriously.
Don’t Look Now, But Checking Your Phone in a Honolulu Crosswalk Could Cost You
Banning staring at your phone while crossing the street may seem like a no-brainer, but many are wondering if Honolulu doesn’t have better things to focus on—like rail and homelessness.
Quote Unquote: Improv Your Life with “Hawai‘i Five-0” Actress Kimee Balmilero
Local actress Kimee Balmilero is putting on the Hawai‘i Sketch Comedy Festival on Oct. 21 at the Honolulu Museum of Art and Oct. 22 at The Arts at Marks Garage.
See If This Gay Former NFL Star from Waimānalo Makes the Cut on The Voice
Keep an eye out for Esera Tuaolo on the hit reality TV show.
Everything You Need to Know About Legalized Medical Marijuana in Hawai‘i
After 15 months of nail-biting delays—and 17 years after the state decriminalized pot for patients—medical cannabis is finally available for legal sale. Who does it help? How does it work? Is this the crop that will replace sugar? And, if it is, who profits?
Take a Cosmic Trek With This Artsy Fundraiser
IONAsphere lets you explore the outer limits of performance art, dance and cuisine, all in one surreal evening by the pool on Oct. 7.
Nico’s Pier 38 Sells Platters and Plates To Go—But Don’t Call It Catering
The winner of the gold Hale ‘Aina Award for Best Restaurant That Caters keeps it simple.
“Moana” in Maori a Hit in New Zealand—Why Not in Hawaiian?
A free translated version of Disney’s film, released to 30 New Zealand theaters, played to packed houses.
New Lunch Service at Rain Honolulu Delivers
For a cool lunch in a hot town, duck into Rain and savor new chef Michael D’Souza’s deft take on American bistro classics.
Hawai‘i’s First Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Open on O‘ahu and Maui
Fred Rickert makes history, as Aloha Green and Maui Grown Therapies inaugurate medical cannabis storefronts where card holders can legally buy.
First Look: Herringbone Waikīkī
A preview of this frisky al fresco arrival in the International Market Place shows Brian Malarkey stretching his California Coastal Cuisine game to include auction fish, Kona lobster, local meats, Mari’s Gardens greens and more.
5 Things You Need to Know About Medical Marijuana in Hawai‘i
As the state’s first pot lab gets the green light, two O‘ahu dispensaries may open as early as next week.
53 Ways to Eat Around the World Without Leaving Hawai‘i
You don’t have to book a flight to explore international flavors. We tracked down 53 of the tastiest dishes in Hawai‘i that hail from cuisines all over the globe.
29 Must-Read Local Books You Won’t Want to Put Down This Summer
Here’s how to rock your hammock, if not your world, this summer. And if that’s not startling enough, we’ve got news about a new local bookstore opening.
Honolulu’s First Bike-Sharing Program Brings 1,000 Bikes to the Streets June 28
Now you can bop around town without taking the car out of the garage or losing your metered space, as Bikeshare Hawai‘i transforms transportation options from Chinatown to Waikīkī.
Field Notes: Think You’re Good at Playing Darts? Try Your Hand at These Tournaments
Field Notes explores Honolulu’s vast and varied scenes and subcultures. This month: tournament dart players.
The Wait is Over: The Culinary Institute of the Pacific is Now Open
The four-year culinary school opens on the slopes of Diamond Head, just in time to meet the demand of Hawai‘i’s restaurant boom.
May Madness: UH Mānoa Volleyball Faces No. 1 Ohio State in Final Four Semi
Extending their season with a gutty rally against Penn State, the Warriors are closing in on UH’s first national title in any sport since 2002’s vacated crown. Listen in on Thursday, May 4 at 2 p.m. on ESPN 1420.
Does Hawai‘i’s Public School System Need a Revolution?
What’s going to happen to our 180,000 students this fall?
Listen Live: No. 3 UH Mānoa and No. 2 BYU Battle for NCAA Slot
A great season comes down to Thursday’s big game in Long Beach for the Warriors.
“Moana” Star Auli‘i Cravalho Makes Her New York Stage Debut
For a play reading to benefit high-need schools, the Oscars sensation (and now TV actress) will perform with a cast that includes Christopher Jackson from “Hamilton” and Uzo Aduba from “Orange is the New Black.”
