Bold Ways to Fix Our City
HONOLULU contributor Mary Vorsino spoke to key leaders about addressing some of Honolulu’s most pressing problems. Here are their ideas in their own words.
Environment
Photo Gallery: Lāhainā Noon Over Sky Gate in Downtown Honolulu
Lāhainā Noon occurred on Monday, May 26, 2025, with our staff photographer and several others in attendance to see the phenomenon fulfill the Sky Gate sculpture’s intention.
How to Grow Your Own Lei Garden
Dreaming of a lei garden of your own? This is your sign to dig in with tips from a horticulturist and a guidebook.
Can We Return to Ahupua‘a?
A movement is underway to resurrect the traditional Hawaiian land division and management system to better care for the ‘āina, water and people.
“A Little Gardening” Over the Years Grows Into a Lush Sanctuary
Sheldon Nagata transformed his weed-filled Punchbowl property into a green wonderland, finding his passion in the process.
Celebrate Hawai‘i’s Trees During the Year of Our Community Forests
Learn about trees, pick up free native plants and stickers, volunteer with conservation organizations and more ways to get involved.
Look Up for the “Blood Moon” Total Lunar Eclipse on Thursday Night
The total lunar eclipse will start at 8:26 p.m. on March 13. Here’s what you should know about the phenomenon, including viewing and photography tips.
Say Goodbye to Plastic Water Bottles With the Mananalu Water and Boomerang Partnership
Hawai‘i-born actor Jason Momoa is committed to replacing them with recyclable aluminum bottles.
Hawai‘i Marine Animal Response Opens a New Care Center to Help Our Honu
The first of its kind on O‘ahu, the rehabilitation center in Waimānalo cares for distressed sea turtles after emergencies, injuries and strandings.
Hawai‘i’s Endangered and Threatened Species
A look at some of the plants and animals in danger of disappearing from our Islands, with the long-term consequences still unclear.
Our 5 Favorite Hawai‘i Shops for Eco-Friendly and Zero-Waste Products
From Kaimukī to Kailua, these are the best spots for scoring sustainable lifestyle, personal care and household items.
Green Day: Native Plants From a Photographer’s Perspective
In celebration of Earth Day on April 22, we’re highlighting native Hawaiian plants shot by HONOLULU photographer Olivier Koning.
Lele Ka Lehua: The Ashes Scatter
Climate experts warned of wildfire dangers for more than a decade before the August fires devastated Maui.
Ola I Ka Hā: There Is Life in the Breath
In part three of our climate series, we examine the impact of soaring air temperatures and what our community can do.
Meet the Conservation Champions at the Trust for Public Land
The Trust for Public Land is hoping to complete its 50th project this year to celebrate 50 years in the 50th state.
Limu Is Making a Comeback in Waimānalo. Here’s Where to Find Recipes.
The Waimānalo Limu Hui is cultivating limu and traditional practices, one planting at a time.
The Ala Wai Is Showing Signs of Life Thanks to Nonprofit Efforts
Midway through the Genki Ala Wai Project, the notoriously polluted waterway shows impressive results.
Mālama ‘Āina: Caring for the Land
We explore how climate change is complicating our push to grow more of our own food and hastening the extinction of our native species.
Ola I Ka Wai: Water Is Life
Amid the vast scope of climate change, our series explores each of the natural elements that shape our island life, starting with water.
Observing Innovators in Bloom
In 2050, students learn under the infinite sky. In each school complex, outdoor education hubs outnumber placid classrooms, each site a star in a constellation of learning spanning mauka to makai.
Oceania’s Climate Renaissance
Native Hawaiian artist, Solomon Enos creates a dynamic new Waikīkī in the year 2050, a place that has become an amazing model of climate change adaptation.
Revitalizing Communities with Streams and Sunlight
Local artist Kate Wadsworth illustration pays homage to the restoration of Indigenous systems that have existed for generations in Hawai‘i.
