What’s Open or Closed in Honolulu for Veterans Day 2018
Here’s your guide to which Honolulu City and County services will be available or suspended in observance of Veterans Day on Nov. 12, 2018.
News & City Life
6 Things We Didn’t Expect from Hawai‘i’s 2018 General Election
Seesaw local races; emotional speeches and a decent turnout.
The Sunscreen Ban in Hawai‘i is Creating Opportunities for Local Businesses
Changing laws and attitudes are creating opportunities for Hawai‘i’s natural sunscreen startups.
From Hawai‘i With Love: Gecko Power Sends Message Across the World
A little Big Island lizard dialed up a lot of attention for this Marine Mammal Center.
Take a Free Weekend Tour on Greenpeace’s Arctic Sunrise
Greenpeace vessel back from Great Garbage Patch to talk about plastic pollution.
This Hawai‘i Doctor is Helping to Change the Rules for Your Medical Care
Dr. Chien-Wen Tseng is the first local physician to help set national recommendations for regular screenings and tests with the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.
How You Can Watch Major League All-Stars in Action in Hawai‘i
Some MLB stars are stopping by the islands on the way to Japan. You have two chances to see them bat up against the best.
Are You One of the 114 Cited for Crossing the Street While Looking at a Mobile Device?
One year after it became illegal to look at your phone in a crosswalk, we check on Honolulu’s “cell phone law” and other mobile device-related legislation.
Kahauiki Village Gets 3 Million Dollar Donation and Wins Award
Plantation-style community gains more support.
The Honolulu Police Department Spreads Aloha With the Lip Sync Challenge
Check out the Honolulu Police Department’s take on the lip sync challenge that includes hula, fire dancing, lion dancing, drumming, confused tourists and Chinatown neighbors.
After the Flood: What Happened to our Native Waterbirds on Kaua‘i?
We asked the experts how Hawai‘i’s waterbirds could have survived April’s historic flooding on Kaua‘i.
Nominations Now Open for the aio Media Hawai‘i Lodging and Tourism Awards
The second annual awards will recognize outstanding achievements of tourism operators across the state.
Honolulu Rent Prices: We’re Lucky No. 13
It’s no surprise Honolulu’s one of the most expensive cities in the nation. But it’s not all bad news.
Want to Help Kahauiki Village? Vote Now
Vote before Friday to help win 15,000 dollars for the community for formerly homeless families.
Teeing up Tech: The Ala Wai Driving Range is Due for an Upgrade
A public-private partnership aims to remake the old-school Ala Wai golf driving range into a slick sports/entertainment complex. Some neighbors are skeptical.
Check It Out: Hawai‘i’s Public Library System Offers Way More Than Just Books
Books make up the backbone of the only statewide library system in the U.S., but there’s a lot more to Hawai‘i libraries—including apps, online classes and digital books.
How Do Hurricanes Get Their Names?
Hurricanes in the Central Pacific area will receive one of 48 titles. It all depends when they form.
What You Need to Know About the 5 Hurricane Category Rankings
Each Category comes with its own potential damage and forecasted sustained winds.
Hurricane Lane Watch: What’s Open and Closed in Hawai‘i
Here’s a list of all the cancellations and closures across the state as a Category 4 storm barrels toward the Islands.
5 Reasons Governor David Ige Is Heading for Re-Election
Plus four other surprising things about Hawai‘i’s 2018 primary election
You Can Now Register and Vote on the Same Day in Hawai‘i’s Primary Election
Voters can walk-in to vote from now until Thursday, Aug. 9 and, for the first time in state history, polling places on Saturday, Aug. 11 are offering same-day registration.
Is Aloha Poke Co. Stealing Hawai‘i Culture?
A Chicago store trademarked “Aloha Poke” and is threatening Island businesses. Can Native Hawaiians (and the rest of us) get it back?
King Kamehameha III Statue Unveiled on Hawaiian Sovereignty Restoration Day
The 12-foot-tall bronze statue dedication took place at Thomas Square in Honolulu in honor of the 175th anniversary of Lā Ho‘iho‘i Ea.
