The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: Dairy Tales of Prized Goats
Here's look back at May 1921.
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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.
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.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: Dredging Waikīkī’s Ala Wai Canal
An article from 2001 takes on the topic of dredging the Ala Wai Canal in the wake of complaints about what lurks in its murky waters.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: How Tourists Saw the Islands in 1926
Here’s a look back at April 1926.
Meet Honouliuli National Historic Site’s First Superintendent
The granddaughter of internment camp survivors talks about what’s next for Hawai‘i’s largest internment camp site, her own journey through history and how an order at a Honolulu Starbucks helped the Idaho native feel at home in the Islands.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: Exploring Women’s Rights in the 1970s
Here’s a look back at April 1971.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: Growing Tree Ferns as a Food Crop?
Here’s a look back at April 1921.
Beloved Hawai‘i Business Prepares to Close This Weekend After 70 Years
Kāne‘ohe Bakery customers line up for last custard pies, long johns and brownies before its last day March 28.
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: Long Gone Noodle Shops
Here’s a look back at May 1996.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: City Signs Loved By Local Creatives
Here’s a look back at May 1981.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: A Man’s Point of View On Fashion
Here's a look back at March 1961.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: 4 Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things
Honolulu’s heroes of 2001.
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: UH Mānoa Students Test High on Culture
Here’s a look back at a story that ran in the magazine in February 1946.
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 2020 Sour Poi Awards Present: The Day That Never Ends
Tales of weird, wacky and wild news you may have missed. The best of the worst of 2020.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: Secret Worshipping of Pele
The history of Hawai‘i from our files.
A New Book Highlights Hawai‘i's History Through the Stories of Those Who Lived and Made It
Jane Marshall Goodsill’s new book, “Voices of Hawai‘i” gives us a chance to sit in on talk story sessions with local ranchers, lawyers, musicians, Hawaiian culture experts, Olympic medal winners and more.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: The Best of the Worst of 1991
A snippet of Hawai‘i in the 1990s, from our files.
Murder, Kidnapping, Drug Trafficking and Money Laundering: Here’s How Hawai‘i’s Crime Scene is Changing
Since the 1970s, organized crime in Hawai‘i has rippled through the community, from gangland-style slayings, gambling and drugs to diverse global operations. We take a closer look at how organized crime has changed over the decades.
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