2023 Sour Poi Awards
Looking back to the weird, wacky and WTF (What’s That, Friend?) Hawai‘i news you may have missed.
News & City Life
Misnomer: Stop Naming Places After People
What I can’t stand is when a human name replaces a name that was actually descriptive of the area.
Paws of Safety: O‘ahu Firework Safety Tips for Pet Owners
Here’s how you can keep your pets safe and secure during the upcoming New Year’s Eve fireworks.
Honoring a Year of Progress and Unity Within Hawai‘i’s MVPFAFF/LGBTQIA+ Community
The Hawai‘i LGBT Legacy Foundation reflects on a year of transformative initiatives, embracing diversity and celebrating cultural pride.
Restoring Moku‘ula, Maui’s Sacred Island
The Maui wildfires catalyzed the people of Lahaina, and across Hawai‘i, to speak out about the urgent need to preserve our culture and history.
Hawai‘i’s Soul Is at Risk
Housing prices are up, trust is down, culture and heritage feel threatened, and Lahaina broke our hearts. With record numbers leaving the state, what can we do to bring back our soul?
Encouraging Visitors to Mālama Hawai‘i
Industry leaders in the Islands are pushing the idea of “regenerative tourism.”
Rediscovering Hawai‘i’s Soul: The Journey Begins
From Maunakea to Kapūkakī (Red Hill) to Lahaina, the movement has brought leaders together to find ways forward on our Islands’ most divisive issues.
14 Common Place Names on O‘ahu and What to Call Them Instead
Learning the proper Hawaiian names and the stories behind them is a way to honor the past and its people.
Ensuring the Safety of Our Pets: The Necessity of Disaster Preparedness
Pet owners, don’t delay—here’s how to keep your pets safe and prepare them for the upheaval of disasters like hurricanes or fires.
How Is Maui’s Air Quality After the Wildfires?
A month after the devastation, people are living amid potentially dangerous air quality. Here are the precautions you should take.
Maui Wildfires: How to Support Our Maui Neighbors From O‘ahu
Want to help those affected by the Maui wildfires? Here are the ways you can lend your support on O‘ahu and donate to Maui.
Everything You Need to Know to Prepare for a Hurricane
We talked to the Department of Emergency Management to get the answers to important hurricane preparedness FAQ.
Lele Ka Lehua: The Ashes Scatter
Climate experts warned of wildfire dangers for more than a decade before the August fires devastated Maui.
Hawai‘i Private Schools Offer Tuition-Free Education for Displaced Maui Students
Many independent schools across the state are taking in new students affected by the recent wildfires, with some waiving tuition for at least a year.
Maui Fires and Climate Change: Will They Raise Insurance Rates in Hawai‘i?
As natural disasters become more prevalent, a local insurance executive answers questions about what homeowners can expect and how they can protect their property.
Latest on the Maui Wildfires
Here are the latest developments and safety information you need to know about the ongoing wildfires on Maui.
What’s With the Underwhelming Military Response on Maui?
U.S. forces historically have had a commanding presence in the aftermath of natural disasters, but many are wondering, “Why not in Lahaina?”
Is the Water on Maui Safe After the Fires?
Maui County officials are urging residents to avoid using tap water for drinking, ice-making, brushing teeth, bathing and food preparation.
What Other Areas of Hawai‘i Are at High Risk for Wildfires?
Lahaina was one of the areas deemed most at risk, but maps from a Hawai‘i nonprofit dedicated to wildfire prevention reveal other communities that face potential threats.
How You Can Help Maui Food Businesses and Workers Now
Check back as we update this roundup of who's asking for help and who's feeding evacuees, donating 100% of proceeds, collecting donations, looking for volunteers and more.
Everything You Need to Know About Skyline, Honolulu’s Rail System
Skyline is now in operation between Aloha Stadium and Kapolei, taking riders from end to end and back in less than an hour.
Hawai‘i Supreme Court Justice Sabrina McKenna Receives Prestigious Award
The 2023 Margaret Brent Women Lawyers of Achievement Award honors her as a trailblazer for women and the LGBTQ community.
