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.
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The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: About 250 People Lived at the Ala Wai Harbor in 1965
Here’s a look back at a story that ran in the magazine in February 1965.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: The Birth of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park
Here’s a look back at a story that ran in the magazine in July 1921.
Pidgin 102: Should Pidgin be Standardized in Writing?
Spoken is one thing, but when different people spell Pidgin words differently what does it mean for the language? In the third of our four-part series on pidgin, “Da Pidgin Guerrilla” Lee Tonouchi takes a look.
Pidgin 102: Who Should Be Allowed to Speak Pidgin in Hawai‘i?
Pidgin to Da Max, classic local shows and comedians brought our language to the forefront. But in the second of our four-part series on pidgin, Da Pidgin Guerrilla Lee Tonouchi digs into its roots.
Two Native Hawaiian Artists Use National Awards to Fuel Their Passion to Teach
Weaving together art, history and culture.
Pidgin History 102: How Hawai‘i’s Unique Language Got Its Start
Pidgin to Da Max, classic local shows and comedians brought our language to the forefront. But in the first of our four-part series on pidgin, Da Pidgin Guerilla Lee Tonouchi digs into its roots.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: Celebrating Two Kings on Kamehameha Day
Here’s a look back at a story that ran in the magazine in June 1936.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: The Ancient Traditions of Makahiki Was the Olympic Games for Hawaiians
Here’s look back at May 1936.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: Growing Tree Ferns as a Food Crop?
Here’s a look back at April 1921.
9 Things You Didn’t Know About Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalaniana‘ole
Say Happy Birthday to a prince who could pass laws and throw punches.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: One Warrior’s Journey to Save the Hawaiian Language
Here’s a look back at a story that ran in the magazine in February 1996.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: A Young Family’s Attitudes About Growing Up Half-Japanese After World War II
Here’s a look back at a story that ran in the magazine in February 1961.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: Tagging Along with the “Hōkūle‘a” on Its Most Ambitious Journey to Date
Here’s a look back at a story that ran in the magazine in February 1986.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: Secret Worshipping of Pele
The history of Hawai‘i from our files.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: Sailing to the Islands in 1921
Life on a steamship headed to Hawai‘i in 1921, from our files.
Afterthoughts: Let Our Monuments Tell Lesser-Known Stories
We should commemorate Hawai‘i’s historic places with those who truly shaped them.
You Should Read These Books by Hawai‘i Authors Right Now
Local authors give us new perspectives on Hawai‘i’s final queen, one of Hawai‘i’s most notorious crimes and life for Japanese Americans in World War II.
Hawai‘i’s Tourists Used to Make Poi “Cocktails” in 1930
The history of Hawai‘i from our files.
4 We Tried: We Search for the Best Ways to Learn Hawaiian Online for Free
Hawaiian is one of our state’s official languages. Brush up on your skills or learn something new with these great online resources.
Long Live Kaho‘olawe: Restoring the Former Military Bombing Site Off the Coast of Maui
Twenty years after the bombing stopped, Kaho‘olawe sets a path for the future.
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