Are We Really Cashing in On TV And Film Production in Hawai‘i, Or Is It Just a Hollywood Illusion?
Last year was Hawai‘i’s most lucrative year to date for film production. So why are we setting limits that some say will keep studios away?
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How Screenwriters Aaron and Jordan Kandell Went from Hawai‘i to Hollywood
Local twins and screenwriters Aaron and Jordan Kandell hadn’t planned a future in film. Yet they went from Hawai‘i to Hollywood. Here’s how.
Google Street View Is Finally Updating Its Hawai‘i Maps
Google is working on remapping O‘ahu, Big Island, Maui and Kaua‘i by the end of this year.
They Must Be Drunk: Hawai‘i’s Mai Tai Only 8th in 2019 State Drink Vote?
National poll of iconic state drinks stiffs our sophisticated, historic mai tai for a simplistic tea-based cocktail. But we don’t care, do we?
What’s Open or Closed in Honolulu for Thanksgiving 2019
A sweet guide to which Honolulu City and County services will available or suspended in observance of Thanksgiving on Nov. 28, 2019.
No Walk in the Park: 3 Honolulu Projects Making Headlines Right Now
Even playgrounds and parks can spark protests.
What’s Open or Closed in Honolulu for Veterans Day 2019
Here’s your guide to which Honolulu City and County services will be available or suspended in observance of Veterans Day on Nov. 11, 2019.
Afterthoughts: Learning to Share Spaces (and Snacks) in an Open Office
We all need a little space. But sharing it isn’t so bad.
O‘ahu’s Pali Highway Landslide Repairs Will Stretch into December 2019
But there’s some good news for Windward commuters: daily access and a little more time on the highway.
Your Must-Watch Guide to the 2019 Hawai‘i International Film Festival in Honolulu
Choose from 205 films from 31 countries across 11 days, November 7 to 17 in Honolulu.
A Writer’s World: How to Make it in Hawai‘i
Yes, lucky we live Hawai‘i, the only state with its own regional literature. But, lately, it’s only gotten harder to make a go of it for our diverse, dedicated and ink-stained scribbling class.
Swing Dancing Returns to O‘ahu in the Nineties and More From Hawai‘i’s History
A look back at Honolulu from 1948 to 2003. Stories taken from the archives of the Paradise of the Pacific and HONOLULU Magazine.
In Transition: Hawai‘i’s Transgender Teens
Here is how Hawai‘i is succeeding, and struggling, when it comes to supporting students in transition.
5 Reasons Why The Hawai‘i Health Dept. Says You Need to Stop Vaping Now
Officials say illnesses need more investigation.
Yes, That Big Red Box in Honolulu’s Chinatown (and Waikīkī) is Talking to You
Don’t be startled if you hear Mayor Kirk Caldwell yell, “Aloha!”
11 Things Locals Need to Know About 2020’s First-Ever Olympic Surf Competition at the Tokyo Games
Until last weekend the Olympics looked promising for Hawai‘i’s surfing contingent, with four local hopefuls.
Clear the Smoke: How to Protect Your Children from Vaping in Hawai‘i
Vaping is an epidemic in Hawai‘i. As local experts address the problem, here’s how you can protect your children.
Back Story: Upheaval at the Hawaiian Humane Society
It’s been a tumultuous few years for the 135-year-old organization, stunned by the departure of 62 employees and the CEO’s resignation. With a new CEO in place, we look back at the issues that rocked leadership.
Can These Muddy-Looking Balls Make the Ala Wai Swimmable?
Balls packed with healthy bacteria may offer a way to restore the ecosystem of the polluted Ala Wai Canal.
Quote Unquote: Meet Kamehameha Schools Newest Trustee, Crystal Rose
Kamehameha Schools latest trustee went from student boarder to powerful attorney who helped change the institution.
10 Things You May Not Know About the Endangered Nēnē
Get to know our state bird with these fun facts and a timeline that tracks the endangered goose’s road to recovery.
After a Rocky Year, the Hawaiian Humane Society Names New President and CEO
Colorado’s Anna Neubauer joins the nonprofit after protests and the contentious departure of its previous leader.
5 Hawai‘i Animals Threatened by President Trump’s Announced Changes to the Endangered Species Act
It’s bad news for our Islands, the world’s endangered species capital.
Back-to-School Safety on the Streets of O‘ahu
Take the pedestrian pledge, download coloring books for kids and talk with your family about traffic safety.
