How Hurricane Ana Got Its Name
Ever wonder how a storm gets its name?
News & City Life
8 Ways to Keep Boredom at Bay During Hurricane Lane
Stave off cabin fever with these fun time-killing activities.
What’s Closed or Canceled in Honolulu Due to Hurricane Ana
Honolulu organizers are canceling events as Hurricane approaches the Islands. Here’s a list of all the cancellations and closures in Honolulu.
Are you ready for HONOLULU Fashion Week?
In the coming weeks, join us as we reveal more about the creative teams, designers and events at the first-ever HONOLULU Fashion Week.
These Roads Will be Closed for the Aloha Festivals Parade
Heads up if you’re planning to drive near Ala Moana and Waikīkī.
Hanauma Bay is Open Again
Not to worry, snorkelers, one of Hawai‘i’s most popular attractions is back open.
It’s Official – November is Fashion Month!
Gov. Neil Abercrombie proclaims November as Fashion Month.
It’s Deer-Vehicle Crash Season: Hawai‘i Drivers Least Likely in the Nation to Hit a Deer
West Virginia drivers have a one in 39 chance of colliding with a deer. Our odds are 1 in 10,281, and that’s most likely on a neighbor island.
A New Community Center Will Give New Life to 114-Year-Old Kakaako Pumping Station
Pacific Gateway Center hopes to open community center by next summer.
What It’s Like to Live on Hawaii Big Island’s Kilauea, the Most Active Volcano on Earth
It’s private, inexpensive and offers stunning views—but is it worth living in a house that could be torched at any moment? Meet the people who have made Kilauea their home.
What?! You’re Surprised Hello Kitty is Not a Cat?
Hawaii anthropologist and Hello Kitty author explains why in three questions.
Last Major Hurricane to Slam Big Island of Hawaii May Have Been 1871
National Weather Service history recounts the Kohala Cyclone.
Worried About Hurricanes Iselle and Julio? Here’s How Forecasting has Improved Since Hurricane Iniki
Weather forecasting has come a long way since Hurricane Iniki devastated Kauai 22 years ago. These days we can tell what’s coming more accurately and much farther in advance.
What’s Closed or Canceled in Honolulu Due to Hurricanes Julio and Iselle
City suspends bus services and organizers cancel events as Hurricanes Iselle and Julio approach the Islands. Here’s a list of all the cancelations and closures in Honolulu.
18 Things That Are Sold Out at Honolulu’s Downtown Walmart Thanks to Hurricanes Iselle and Julio
Here’s a list of 18 hot items that are nearly sold out at Walmart.
Your Grocery List for Hurricane Season
The City & County of Honolulu has put together a list of things you should keep in your home—just in case.
Hawaii Braces for Hurricanes Iselle and Julio: How to Prepare for a Hurricane 101
On Aug. 5, Honolulu County’s Department of Emergency Management spokesman John Cummings educated Waikiki residents on how to prepare for a direct hit from a hurricane.
What People are Saying About Hurricane Iselle, Tropical Storm Julio on Twitter
What happens when a hurricane is headed our way? Hawaii residents dash to Costco, Walmart and Safeway to stock up on goods, then tweet about it.
What Would Happen if a Category 4 Hurricane Hit Oahu?
On Kauai in 1992, it took four months to fully restore power, water and phone service after Iniki. What would it look like if such a hurricane hit Oahu?
University of Hawaii at Manoa Students Stage Sit-in to Protest Firing of Chancellor Tom Apple
Here’s how it went down, in photos.
We’re Pumped! Neglected Kakaako Pumping Station Gets T.L.C.
A historic but neglected local building finally gets a new tenant.
New Aiea Public Library Preserves Historic Sugar Mill Style
Aiea’s new public library was built on the site of a sugar mill. And it shows.
Walmart Opens First Downtown Honolulu Store
Big-box retailer moves into old Macy’s/Liberty House space.
A New Director and a New Direction for Hawaii Theatre
Hawaii Theatre has a new director.
