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.
News & City Life
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.
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.
Learning Hawaiian on Duolingo
‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i is an official state language, and you can learn it for free.
What Happens Now to Hawai‘i’s Military-Leased Lands?
Sixty years ago, the military leased thousands of acres of state land for $1. Talks are underway now to renew those leases.
What Should We Do About Our Parents?
As Hawai‘i’s population ages, younger generations are being tasked with caregiving. But the lack of resources poses significant challenges.
E-Bike Dangers in Hawai‘i
The rise in accidents is especially concerning because incidents often involve children and young teens who aren’t supposed to be riding the motorized bicycles.
What’s Open or Closed in Honolulu for Veterans Day 2024
Here’s your guide to which Honolulu City and County services will be available or suspended in observance of Veterans Day on Nov. 11, 2024.
Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s Playbook
Mayor Rick Blangiardi discusses his second-term strategy to tackle our city’s most critical issues.
Bottles4College Converts Recycling Fees to College Scholarships
A teen’s community recycling program has made college possible for other local students.
Lopaka Kapanui Shares 3 Ghost Stories of Hawai‘i
Listen to tales of menehune, haunted houses and a kahuna who tried to bless an un-blessable house.
Menehune, Hauntings and Choking Ghosts: 6 Beloved Ghost Stories From Hawai‘i’s Spooky Past
Hawai‘i loves its ghosts and ghost stories. A half-dozen Islanders share their most chicken-skin moments.
Friday Night Frights: The Legend of Hawai‘i’s Night Marchers
We consulted with Lopaka Kapanui, owner of Mysteries of Hawai‘i, for some spine-tingling Island ghost stories. This week: Night marchers.
Friday Night Frights: Chilling Ghost Stories from Nu‘uanu Pali Lookout
Mysteries of Hawai‘i takes us on a guided ghost tour of O‘ahu. First stop: Pali Lookout.
The 9 Most Haunted Places on O‘ahu
Some spots are more active—paranormally speaking—than others.
