Reviving Downtown And Chinatown
Nearly every Downtown block shows promise of being revamped amid the grit. Can Honolulu’s urban core make a comeback?
News & City Life
What Do Some Hawai‘i Voters Stick into Their Ballot Envelopes?
Sometimes they include notes, apologies and random surprises.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: Racing in the Moloka‘i Hoe
In 1957, Paradise of the Pacific gave readers a glimpse at the exhausting 37-mile competition.
Vote Now to be Counted by Nov. 8 Deadline for Hawai‘i Elections
Residents can still vote by mail, in-person or register and vote on the same day.
Editor’s Note: Water, Dives and Disappearing Late-Night Dining
This is the first part of Preserving the Elements, a climate series that begins with a deep dive into water.
HONOLULU Magazine Wins National and Local Awards
Our team recently took home awards from CRMA and Hawai‘i SPJ for work done in 2021. Revisit the winning stories here.
Hear the Story of Hawai‘i’s First Serial Killer on “What School You Went?”
The next episode of PBS Hawai‘i’s weekly podcast discusses details of this unsolved crime.
Leading Wāhine: Sylvia Luke Serves as a Role Model for Lawmakers
Striving to transform into a new kind of lieutenant governor who works more as a chief operating officer.
Leading Wāhine: Shelee Kimura Wants to Transition Hawai‘i Away from a Reliance on Fossil Fuels
Making Hawai‘i more energy efficient and sustainable.
Leading Wāhine: Debbi Eleneki Paves the Way for First Responders
Inspiring current and future generations of female firefighters.
Wāhine Issues: What Needs to Change for Women?
In the past 50 years, women in Hawai‘i have gained in individual rights, pay equity, and access to education and sports. But we haven’t achieved equality as many women still earn less than their male counterparts and shoulder more family responsibilities.
What Hawaiʻi Parents Need To Know About the Baby Formula Shortage
Local stock is available—and will soon get better.
Breaking News: Local Haole Never Feels More Local Than When He’s Scrolling Through Posts on “Da Bullehtin”
Like a cross between Hawai‘i News Now and The Onion, Da Bullehtin offers a unique look at local culture that you may not get unless you’re truly local.
Want to See Your Name in Lights? The Historic Hawai‘i Theatre Can Do It
The theater wants to make you a star as you help the historic center sparkle into the next century.
Inside HONOLULU: The Unexpected Twists of a Night Photo Shoot in Downtown
Taking photos of the Hawai‘i Theatre’s iconic marquee sounded easy until we encountered traffic, tech trouble and a disembodied voice from above.
Outdoor Masking Optional at Hawai‘i Public Schools
Students, teachers and staff will still need to wear masks indoors.
Will the Higher Cost of Paradise End—Or End Up Ruining Hawai‘i?
We‘ve all been feeling the hit at the register, the pump, in the housing market. Economists tell us which price inflation is normal, and which things are just a blip.
Honolulu City Signs
Iconic signs serve as beacons of our community. But they can disappear in a blink.
These 13 Hawai‘i Chefs and Restaurants Just Made the Semifinals of the James Beard Awards
First-timers include Nisshodo Mochiya, Gaku izakaya and Ethel’s Grill. Congrats to all 13!
Celebrate Mahina ‘Ōlelo Hawaiʻi by Helping Honolulu Fix Its Street Signs
The Mayor’s Office of Culture and the Arts launched its “Word on the Street” campaign to identify street signs that should be updated with proper Hawaiian spelling, in recognition of Hawaiian Language Month.
Editor’s Page: Standing On a Busy Downtown Honolulu Street Waiting for a Sign
In February, our work was especially illuminating.
2021 Sour Poi Awards: Looking Back at the Loathsome, Laughable and Loopy News
We take a look at the best of the worst news as we close the book on 2021.
Jan. 31 Will Mark the End for a Whole Block of Ke‘eaumoku Eateries. Here’s Where They’re Going
Sorabol, Menchanko-Tei, Yogurstory, Ireh are giving way to—you guessed it—a new condo development.
