What Do Some Hawai‘i Voters Stick into Their Ballot Envelopes?
Sometimes they include notes, apologies and random surprises.
News & City Life
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: Racing in the Moloka‘i Hoe
In 1957, Paradise of the Pacific gave readers a glimpse at the exhausting 37-mile competition.
What’s Open or Closed in Honolulu for Veterans Day 2022
Here’s your guide to which Honolulu City and County services will be available or suspended in observance of Veterans Day on Nov. 11, 2022.
Vote Now to be Counted by Nov. 8 Deadline for Hawai‘i Elections
Residents can still vote by mail, in-person or register and vote on the same day.
Editor’s Note: Water, Dives and Disappearing Late-Night Dining
This is the first part of Preserving the Elements, a climate series that begins with a deep dive into water.
What’s Open or Closed in Honolulu for Labor Day 2022
Your guide to which Honolulu City and County services will be available or suspended in observance of Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 5, 2022.
HONOLULU Magazine Wins National and Local Awards
Our team recently took home awards from CRMA and Hawai‘i SPJ for work done in 2021. Revisit the winning stories here.
Hear the Story of Hawai‘i’s First Serial Killer on “What School You Went?”
The next episode of PBS Hawai‘i’s weekly podcast discusses details of this unsolved crime.
Leading Wāhine: Sylvia Luke Serves as a Role Model for Lawmakers
Striving to transform into a new kind of lieutenant governor who works more as a chief operating officer.
Leading Wāhine: Shelee Kimura Wants to Transition Hawai‘i Away from a Reliance on Fossil Fuels
Making Hawai‘i more energy efficient and sustainable.
What’s Open or Closed in Honolulu for Independence Day 2022
Your guide to which Honolulu City and County services will be available or suspended in observance of Independence Day on July 4, 2022.
Leading Wāhine: Debbi Eleneki Paves the Way for First Responders
Inspiring current and future generations of female firefighters.
How is Juneteenth 2022 Celebrated in Honolulu?
While many offices remain open, it’s a federal holiday with activities on O‘ahu.
What’s Open or Closed in Honolulu on Kamehameha Day 2022
Your guide to which city and county and state services will be available or suspended in observance of Kamehameha Day on Friday, June 10, 2022.
Wāhine Issues: What Needs to Change for Women?
In the past 50 years, women in Hawai‘i have gained in individual rights, pay equity, and access to education and sports. But we haven’t achieved equality as many women still earn less than their male counterparts and shoulder more family responsibilities.
What’s Open and Closed in Honolulu for Memorial Day 2022
Your guide to which Honolulu City and County and state services will be available or suspended in observance of Memorial Day on May 30, 2022.
What Hawaiʻi Parents Need To Know About the Baby Formula Shortage
Local stock is available—and will soon get better.
Breaking News: Local Haole Never Feels More Local Than When He’s Scrolling Through Posts on “Da Bullehtin”
Like a cross between Hawai‘i News Now and The Onion, Da Bullehtin offers a unique look at local culture that you may not get unless you’re truly local.
Want to See Your Name in Lights? The Historic Hawai‘i Theatre Can Do It
The theater wants to make you a star as you help the historic center sparkle into the next century.
Inside HONOLULU: The Unexpected Twists of a Night Photo Shoot in Downtown
Taking photos of the Hawai‘i Theatre’s iconic marquee sounded easy until we encountered traffic, tech trouble and a disembodied voice from above.
Outdoor Masking Optional at Hawai‘i Public Schools
Students, teachers and staff will still need to wear masks indoors.
Will the Higher Cost of Paradise End—Or End Up Ruining Hawai‘i?
We‘ve all been feeling the hit at the register, the pump, in the housing market. Economists tell us which price inflation is normal, and which things are just a blip.
Honolulu City Signs
Iconic signs serve as beacons of our community. But they can disappear in a blink.
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From plantation towns to planned communities, Central O‘ahu has its share of secret spots, a bumper crop of bowling alleys and neighborhood eats.
We celebrated National Take a Hike Day (Nov. 17), with a round up of our top picks for the best hikes on the Island.
Not willing to change her identity to be part of the industry, Mahina Florence is at the height of her career because of her flawless Hawaiian complexion, strong athletic build, and friendly aloha spirit.
These restaurants and cafés hold themselves to a higher eco-standard that make deciding where to eat for ocean-minded people an easy decision.