Local Filmmaker Wins Prestigious Carnegie Medal for Saving Shark-Attack Victim’s Life
Keoni Bowthorpe wins Carnegie Medal for Heroism after saving surfer Colin Cook from a tiger shark in 2015.
News & City Life
Genki Sushi Reopens After Being Linked to Hepatitis A Source
State Health Department clears sushi chain after massive cleanup.
Forget Hurricane Lester, the World’s Best Environmental Conference is in Honolulu
The IUCN World Conservation Congress at the Hawai‘i Convention Center is the Super Bowl of environmental science and culture, with amazing speakers and exhibits to educate and awe the entire family.
President Obama Urges Leaders in Hawai‘i to Save the Planet From Climate Change
Obama calls for action at the East-West Center.
What’s Open or Closed in Honolulu When President Barack Obama and World Conservation Congress Come to Town
Starting Wednesday, traffic will grind to a halt in Honolulu around the Neal S. Blaisdell Center and the Hawai‘i Convention Center because of the World Conservation Congress. Then come the hurricanes—Madeline and Lester. Here’s what you need to know.
What You Must Know About Hepatitis A and Where to Get Vaccinated Right Now
Now that the primary source of the recent outbreak of infectious hepatitis has been identified, does it still make sense to get a shot? Yes. Here’s why.
Big Cleanup Effort Keeps Kahuku Clean and Country
The formerly endangered Kahuku Point gets a cleanup, thanks to a volunteer workday this past weekend.
Hawai‘i Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard Nominates Bernie Sanders for POTUS
U.S. Representative praises Bernie Sanders for his aloha.
What you Need to Know About Tropical Storm Darby
The storm is set to bring some heavy weather to the Islands this weekend.
U.S Rep. Mark Takai dies at 49
The congressman had been battling pancreatic cancer.
New Plantation-Style Village for Homeless Families One Step Closer to Reality
Kahauiki Village brings community together to provide affordable housing for Hawaiʻi
The Iconic Polynesian Voyaging Canoe Hōkule‘a Sails to Massachusetts
It may be docked in Boston, but won’t be dumping any tea into the harbor.
The City Will Begin Repaving Roads in Kuakini, Liliha and Puʻunui
More roads are getting a makeover.
Vice President Joe Biden is Coming to Town
The one-day stop includes high-level international meetings and a tour of RIMPAC.
Check With Your Doctor If You Recently Ate at the Waikele Center Baskin Robbins
O‘ahu’s ongoing hepatitis A outbreak continues to infect local residents; vaccinations are recommended.
You Don’t Need to Get Out of Your Car to Register to Vote in Hawai‘i
State offers drive-thru voter registration.
The City Wants to Use This Water Wheel to Rid the Ala Wai Canal of Trash
Eco-groups move forward with plans to clean up the Ala Wai.
RIMPAC, the World’s Largest Maritime Exercise, is Happening Now in Honolulu
You may have noticed the military vessels pulling into Pearl Harbor over the past couple of days. Don’t worry, they come in peace.
Hawai‘i Becomes First U.S. State to Place Gun Owners into a National Database
The governor approves three legislative measures targeted at gun control.
Your Sunscreen Might Be Killing Coral Reefs in Hawai‘i
A chemical in sunscreen causes “zombie reefs.”
7 Things to Look for at BRUG Bakery’s Grand Reopening at Ala Moana Center
Here’s what you need to know about BRUG’s new location.
Experience the Rare “Corpse Plant” Before This Smell Dies at Foster Botanical Garden
The plant typically blooms once every two to five years.
An Aerial Survey Shows Hawai‘i’s Beaches Are Littered With Marine Debris
The study found 20,658 pieces of buoys, floats, foam, plastics and tires washing up on Hawai‘i beaches.
This Might Be the World’s Largest Known Sea Sponge, Discovered Off Hawai‘i Waters
Watch mesmerizing footage of the recent discovery within the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument.
