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News & Opinion
Are Hanauma Bay’s Higher Fees for Nonresidents and Reservation Systems a Sign of More to Come?
A snorkeling spot and a crater are the focus of O‘ahu’s first attempts to manage and profit more from surging visitor numbers.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: Illegal Vacation Rentals Plague Residents
Here’s a look back at September 2011.
Exclusive First Look at a New Book by the Attorney Who Helped Unravel the Kealoha Conspiracy
Alexander Silvert tracks the byzantine path of the crimes—and ultimate convictions—of Honolulu law enforcement’s once high-rolling power couple.
Afterthoughts: What, No Shaka?
It’s driving me mad.
Afterthoughts: Crowds are Back, and They’re Going to Take Some Getting Used To
Beaches are full again. Many restaurants have wait times of more than two hours. There are even events on First Friday. The hum of the city is back.
What Just Happened? Reflecting on a Year of COVID-19 in Hawaiʻi: What Went Wrong, What Went Right
What starts now is the great rebooting of Hawai‘i: figuring out what went wrong, what must change, and what path to choose. For a clear-eyed take on the road ahead …
Afterthoughts: The Little Library of Mariners Cove in Hawai‘i Kai
This small community project makes me love my neighborhood even more.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: Investigating Honolulu’s Illegal Gambling Scene
Police raid video game rooms on O‘ahu in 1986, citing tens of millions of dollars changing hands at these illegal operations.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: Dredging Waikīkī’s Ala Wai Canal
An article from 2001 takes on the topic of dredging the Ala Wai Canal in the wake of complaints about what lurks in its murky waters.
Afterthoughts: You In or Out? As For Me, I’m Somewhere in the Middle
After staying in Tier 2 for so long with rules that weren’t changing month to month, sometimes it felt like this new restricted way of life was permanent.
The 2020 Sour Poi Awards Present: The Day That Never Ends
Tales of weird, wacky and wild news you may have missed. The best of the worst of 2020.
Murder, Kidnapping, Drug Trafficking and Money Laundering: Here’s How Hawai‘i’s Crime Scene is Changing
Since the 1970s, organized crime in Hawai‘i has rippled through the community, from gangland-style slayings, gambling and drugs to diverse global operations. We take a closer look at how organized crime has changed over the decades.
Officials Ask for Help Identifying Those Involved in Christmas Tree Bonfires at Kāne‘ohe Bay Sandbar
Illegal tree burning in the wildlife sanctuary harms natural resources.
Hawai‘i Rep. Ed Case Describes the Violent Attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021
“There’s responsibility that goes well beyond the folks who actually carried it out.”
Afterthoughts: Let Our Monuments Tell Lesser-Known Stories
We should commemorate Hawai‘i’s historic places with those who truly shaped them.
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