You Can Adopt Kaimana the Monk Seal
Symbolic adoption raises money to help other marine mammals.
News & City Life
Everything You Need to Know About Legalized Medical Marijuana in Hawai‘i
After 15 months of nail-biting delays—and 17 years after the state decriminalized pot for patients—medical cannabis is finally available for legal sale. Who does it help? How does it work? Is this the crop that will replace sugar? And, if it is, who profits?
You’ll Want to Plan Ahead to Avoid This Weekend’s Road Closures Across O‘ahu
Or maybe just stay home, since traffic may be bad Oct. 6–8.
Meet the Honolulu Zoo’s Newborn Sloth
It might be time to visit the zoo.
“Moana” in Maori a Hit in New Zealand—Why Not in Hawaiian?
A free translated version of Disney’s film, released to 30 New Zealand theaters, played to packed houses.
Honolulu Zoo Says Aloha to 17-Year-Old Endangered Sumatran Tiger
Sniff! Bye, bye Berani.
Afterthoughts: Pizza Beach
Time to call places by their proper Hawaiian names.
How to View the Solar Eclipse From Hawai‘i This Summer
Here’s everything you need to know about the sun’s (temporary) disappearance on Aug. 21.
Hawai‘i’s First Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Open on O‘ahu and Maui
Fred Rickert makes history, as Aloha Green and Maui Grown Therapies inaugurate medical cannabis storefronts where card holders can legally buy.
Controversial “Stairway to Heaven” Hiking Trail May Be Demolished
The 3,922-step trail has been the subject of debate for years.
Welcome Home: After Three Years at Sea, the Hōkūle‘a Returns to O‘ahu
Tens of thousands of people lined the docks at Ala Moana Beach Park on June 17 to celebrate the end of its worldwide voyage.
5 Things You Need to Know About Medical Marijuana in Hawai‘i
As the state’s first pot lab gets the green light, two O‘ahu dispensaries may open as early as next week.
What’s Next for These Stores After Ward Warehouse Closes for Demolition?
Miss your favorite Ward Warehouse merchants? Here’s where to find them.
Here’s How to Survive a Possible North Korea Nuclear Strike in Hawai‘i
Here’s what you need to do according to the Hawai‘i State Department of Defense.
In Case You Missed It: Here’s a Glimpse of the Last King Tide of the Summer
Didn’t make it to the beach last weekend? Don’t worry—we took photos.
aio Media and HLTA Launch Awards Program for Top Achievers in Tourism
The awards will recognize outstanding achievements of tourism operators across the state.
A Snail’s Tale: Can Rare Hawaiian Land Snails Be Saved From Extinction?
In a remote area of the Wai‘anae Mountains, some of the most imperiled land snails in the world are being rescued from the brink of extinction at undisclosed locations.
Afterthoughts: A Few of My Favorite Things
I heart HONOLULU Magazine.
Rat Lungworm 101: What You Need to Know About This Potentially Deadly Parasite
Did you know rat lungworm has been found on five of the six largest Hawaiian Islands?
Why the Brutal Killing of 15 Albatrosses at Ka‘ena Point Matters
After a plea deal, on the eve of sentencing, we take a long look at this disturbing attack.
This is What It’s Really Like to Sail on the Hōkūleʻa Voyaging Canoe
Even the bathroom break can be an adventure.
Hōkūleʻa is Finally Home After Three Years of Voyaging Around the World
The celebration on Saturday, June 17, marked a journey of three years, 150 international ports, 250 crew members and 40,300 nautical miles.
Oil and Language: Q+A with Shahzia Sikander on “Parallax”
The installation will be on display at the Honolulu Museum of Art through July 30.
Jurassic World is Back Filming on O‘ahu, Watch Out for Traffic (and Dinosaurs)
Keep your fingers crossed for a Chris Pratt sighting.
