View From Above: Photos From the Ford Island Control Tower at Pearl Harbor
It's never been open to the public, but now everyone can appreciate this new view of history.
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What Just Happened? Reflecting on a Year of COVID-19 in Hawaiʻi: What Went Wrong, What Went Right
What starts now is the great rebooting of Hawai‘i: figuring out what went wrong, what must change, and what path to choose. For a clear-eyed take on the road ahead …
This is How Honolulu’s Resilient Arts Organizations are Performing Through the Pandemic
The show must go on, even during a pandemic.
Jahier Studio Shows Off Hawai‘i’s Gorgeous Landscapes from a Needle’s Point of View
Punahou alumna Chloé Selarque’s intricate embroidery pieces capture the grand grooves of the Ko‘olau, the perky peaks of the Mokes and the wavering blues of the Pacific.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: Dairy Tales of Prized Goats
Here's look back at May 1921.
From Pizza to Lumpia: Here Are 4 Ways to Upgrade Your Birria Taco Obsession in Honolulu
Yes, birria tacos are still hot in Honolulu. But if you’re over the dippable, crunchy snacks (and even if you aren’t) we’re already digging these riffs on the original riff on the rustic Mexican stew.
Step Up Your Kitchen Game with Locally Grown and Milled Flour Power
Local grinds: Switch out your regular flour for Hawai‘i-grown ‘ulu, kiawe and cornmeal while cooking at home.
How Did Thousands of Hawai‘i’s Students Vanish—And Can We Get Them Back?
Disappearing students.
Fashion Champ: Coach Has Released a New Sporty Collaboration with Champion
Playing sports and playing dress up are my two favorite pastimes.
Overheard in Honolulu: A University of Hawai‘i Instructor and Student Talk About the Excitement and Exhaustion of Planning UH’s First Virtual Fashion Show
The show must go on. And, thanks to this New York fashion show veteran Lynne O’Neill and her lead student producer Melanie Simmons, and a humble-yet-hardworking team of students and teachers, it will. Stylishly, we might add.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: The Surprising Past of Pickled Mango
Here in Hawai‘i, peak mango season runs from May through September, and soon we’ll be dipping our chopsticks into tubs of crunchy mango that’s been pickling in tangy, sweet, mouth-puckering juice.
Afterthoughts: The Little Library of Mariners Cove in Hawai‘i Kai
This small community project makes me love my neighborhood even more.
Finding Honolulu’s Helpers During the COVID-19 Pandemic
During the pandemic, we are witnessing grief, loss, stress and strain but also seeing everyday heroes who inspire others through these tough times.
The Best Things to Do on O‘ahu in May 2021
Food, mimosas and plants: This Mother’s Day (May 9), thank yo mama for taking your daily pandemic calls (even if you can’t see her). Plus celebrate May Day, Memorial Day and juicy hamburgers.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: Investigating Honolulu’s Illegal Gambling Scene
Police raid video game rooms on O‘ahu in 1986, citing tens of millions of dollars changing hands at these illegal operations.
Finding Honolulu’s Helpers: Josie Howard, Advocate for Pacific Islanders, is Reaching a Community in Crisis
When the coronavirus claimed the lives of many in the Pacific Islander community, We Are Oceania’s CEO, Josie Howard, witnessed distress, fear and confusion.
It’s Raining Hawai‘i Films in Hollywood
Local Oscar-listed animated short “Kapaemahu” is just one of more than a dozen recent films to spring from our filmmaking community into the spotlight—and it’s no “Baywatch Hanauma Bay.”
