What’s Open and Closed in Honolulu on Good Friday
Your guide to which city services will be available or suspended in observance of Good Friday, April 18, 2025.
News & City Life
Can We Return to Ahupua‘a?
A movement is underway to resurrect the traditional Hawaiian land division and management system to better care for the ‘āina, water and people.
Hui Mahi‘ai ‘Āina Has Created a Community for Formerly Homeless People
In Waimānalo, Aunty Blanche McMillan houses people at a kauhale, or community of tiny homes, through her nonprofit.
North Shore Residents Push Back Against a New Luxury Development by Areté Collective
Developer Areté Collective is building 20 resort condos amid community concerns about coastal erosion, habitat loss and cultural preservation.
Hawai‘i Prepares to Welcome America’s First Atlantis Resort at Ko Olina
Atlantis will build a lavish $2 billion resort next to Disney’s Aulani.
Kaukau and Kūkākūkā: A Talk with Hawai‘i State Senator Brenton Awa
Thankfully, Hawai‘i state Sen. Brenton Awa’s colorless lunch didn’t keep him from saying some colorful things.
Celebrate Hawai‘i’s Trees During the Year of Our Community Forests
Learn about trees, pick up free native plants and stickers, volunteer with conservation organizations and more ways to get involved.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: March 27–April 2, 2025
Celebrate Prince Kūhiō’s birthday, watch films about Lāhainā, sample ‘ono food, attend an author talk and more.
What’s Open and Closed in Honolulu for Prince Kūhiō Day
Your guide to which city services will be available or suspended in observance of Prince Kūhiō Day on Wednesday, March 26, 2025.
5 Wayfinding Reads to Celebrate 50 Years of Hōkūle‘a
In honor of the voyaging canoe turning 50 this month, learn more about the traditions of wayfinding with these books.
Q&A With Representative Kim Coco Iwamoto
In her third try, in 2024, Kim Coco Iwamoto finally defeated longtime incumbent Scott Saiki to represent District 25 in the Hawai‘i House of Representatives, which includes Ala Moana, Kaka‘ako and Downtown. We check in as part of ongoing discussions with local leaders.
Say Goodbye to Plastic Water Bottles With the Mananalu Water and Boomerang Partnership
Hawai‘i-born actor Jason Momoa is committed to replacing them with recyclable aluminum bottles.
In the Past Two Years, Four Affordable Housing Developments Have Been Completed Downtown
Check out the Halewai‘olu Senior Residences, Kōkua Hale, 1060 Bishop and the Hocking Building that are making Downtown more livable.
On the Rise: Two New Affordable Rental Communities in Central O‘ahu
Aloha Iā Halewilikō and Nāulu Apartments are set to open in 2025.
Hōkūle‘a’s 50th Anniversary
As Hōkūle‘a celebrates 50 years of sailing, female navigators carry a message of cultural resilience and hope to a worldwide community.
What’s Open and Closed on Presidents’ Day in Honolulu
Your guide to which city services will be available or suspended in observance of Presidents’ Day on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025.
2024 Sour Poi Awards
A look back at the mind-boggling, maddening and mystifying news of a tumultuous year.
The Art of Dying: Jonathan Pascual Defies Terminal Cancer as a Triathlete
Jonathan Pascual finished the Ironman while battling terminal cancer, an act that resonated around the globe.
PBS Hawai‘i Town Hall: The Challenges of Alzheimer’s
Join PBS Hawai‘i on Jan. 30 for a conversation about supporting those living with Alzheimer’s disease and finding the resources to do so.
What’s Open or Closed in Honolulu for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Your guide to which city services will be available or suspended in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025.
What’s Open and Closed in Honolulu for New Year’s Day
Your guide to which city services will be available or suspended on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025.
Learning Hawaiian on Duolingo
‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i is an official state language, and you can learn it for free.
What’s Open or Closed in Honolulu for Christmas
Your guide to which Honolulu City and County services and retail stores will be available on Christmas Eve and Christmas 2024.
