All Aboard! What is the Next Stop for Honolulu Rail?
Since Honolulu Mayor Peter Carlisle came into office, the $5.3 billion elevated-rail project has gone into overdrive—and so have its critics.
News & Opinion
Afterthoughts: How's My Driving?
Forget these “suspensions pending investigations.” I’d rather see some bad drivers frog-marched out of TheBus’ headquarters.
Vog Forecasting on Big Island
It’s sunny, with a chance of sulfate aerosols.
Editor's Page: Don’t Worry So Much
The health risks with which you should—and shouldn’t—be concerned.
The World of Towing in Hawai‘i
Tow This: It’s a necessary part of city life, but it’s also one of the most hated. A look into the rough-and-tumble world of towing.
The Leading Causes of Death in Hawaii
What's Killing Us? You’ve got to go somehow. Here are the things you should really worry about.
Best Doctors in Hawaii 2011
The list of the 397 best doctors in Hawaii was determined by the doctors themselves.
Herb Kane: The Last Interview
Just months ago, we had the opportunity to talk with Herb Kane, as powerful an artist as Hawaii has ever produced.
Japan-Honolulu Earthquake Journal
A Hawaii family separated during the Japanese earthquake and tsunami picks its way through the aftermath.
Borders Closes Four Stores
The book giant closes four stores in the Islands, affecting local publishers.
Wild Donkeys for Adoption
A surging wild donkey population on the Big Island has triggered relocation of the animals.
New Bulk Trash Law in Honolulu
A new law targets Honolulu's bulk-trash eyesores.
Editor's Page: Ten Years of Schools Coverage
Looking back on a decade of covering Hawaii’s state Department of Education.
"The Death of Public School": Ten Years Later
In May 2001, we published a feature entitled, “The Death of Public School,” taking the state Department of Education to task for failing to do its job. After a decade of reform promises, has anything changed? We take a look at what's next for our public schools.
Grading the Public High Schools
This year, we rank Hawaii’s public high schools, using performance and satisfaction data from the state Department of Education.
Afterthoughts: War Stories
Visiting the USS Arizona Memorial’s new visitor center.
Don't Try This Without a Lawyer
The next time you find yourself wondering whether or not you need a lawyer, take a moment to consider this old legal adage: He who represents himself has a fool for a client.
Best Lawyers in Hawaii 2010
This is our 13th presentation of the Best Lawyers in Hawaii, as determined by the research firm Woodward/White, publishers of The Best Lawyers in America.
Tax Cut for USPS
The Post Office is catching a break this year, thanks to the Internet.
Who is Mike Gabbard?
It's hard not to like Mike Gabbard, once you meet the guy. In June, the city councilman hosted a talk-story meeting at the Wai'anae Public Library. These get-togethers have been monthly rituals for Gabbard since he was elected to represent the Wai'anae-to-'Ewa district in 2002.
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