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.
News & City Life
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.
[PHOTOS] Many Gather in Downtown Honolulu in Support of Maunakea
Cultural practitioners from ʻĪlioʻulaokalani Coalition, including six hālau hula, and people from across Oʻahu gathered at ‘Iolani Palace.
Hear Panic! At the Disco Cover Some of Our Favorite Hawaiian Songs
Brendon Urie sang along with Keali‘i Reichel, Hapa and Bruddah Iz in a recent streaming session online.
Take a Closer Look at a Mud Ball Designed to Clean Up Hawai‘i’s Most Polluted Waterway
The Genki Ala Wai project aims to clean up the murky canal with probiotics and community support.
You Have Just 10 Days to Visit Waialua’s Sunflower Fields
But there is only one day when you can get in during sunset. So plan accordingly.
HONOLULU Magazine Wins 13 Awards This Season!
The magazine took home local and national prizes for writing, design and general excellence over the past few weeks.
Scientists Predict 5 to 8 Storms in a Busy Hurricane Season That Could Affect Hawai‘i
A mix of El Niño conditions, wind and warm weather means check those emergency plans now.
