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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.
Last-Minute Tips to Make Sure Your General Election Vote Counts in Honolulu
Election Day is here but there’s still time for even hard-core procrastinators to get your ballot in.
One Year Later: The Effects of Hawai‘i’s Illegal Short-Term Rental Ban
Illegal vacation rentals have worsened Hawai‘i’s affordable housing shortage while contributing to an overrun of visitors.
A Record Turnout for Hawai‘i’s First All By-Mail Ballot Serves Up an Exciting, Sleep-Deprived (Yet Satisfying) Good Time
Think of it as Primary Election Confidential.
What It’s Like as a Hawai‘i Mail Carrier During a Pandemic
“Our trucks would be full of these huge cases of toilet paper and sanitizer.”
What It’s Like Being a Hawai‘i Public School Teacher During the Pandemic
Students left for spring break and never returned to Farrington High School.
What It’s Like Being a Hawaiian Airlines Flight Attendant During a Pandemic
Even with the drastic decrease in visitors to the Islands, flights continue.
Can We Ever Eat All Local in Hawai‘i?
The governor set a goal of doubling local food production by 2020. So how do we measure up?
How the Conflict Over the Thirty Meter Telescope Has Reawakened a More-Than-Century-Old Battle
It’s the largest movement since Native Hawaiians rallied to fight the military bombing of Kaho‘olawe in the 1970s.
Inside HONOLULU: Behind-the-Scenes as an Intern for 50 Days at HONOLULU Magazine
My 10-week internship included impromptu office yoga, designer samples and award-winning snacks.
The Hawai‘i Convention Center is About to Freeze Over for a First-Ever Skating Event
Get ready for some figure 808s with Olympic gold medalist Kristi Yamaguchi.
No Walk in the Park: 3 Honolulu Projects Making Headlines Right Now
Even playgrounds and parks can spark protests.
Inside HONOLULU: Dear Writers I Interviewed For This Article ...
Don’t hate me. Oh, go ahead. Hate me.
Merriam-Webster Updates Definition of “Hawaiian” With a New Usage Note
The word has a new note next to it on Merriam-Webster’s online dictionary, thanks, in part, to an email from a local writer.
Bad News for O‘ahu’s Nēnē Population: We’re Down to Zero
O‘ahu is the only major Hawaiian island with no wild nēnē.
Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong Declared Rocks and Dust at U.S. Customs After Walking on the Moon
On July 24, 1969, the command module Columbia landed in waters 812 miles southwest of Hawai‘i.
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