9/11, 15 Years Later: The Untold Story of How Sept. 11 Changed These 5 Lives Forever
How we’ve changed.
News & Opinion
Hawai‘i GOP: Name-Calling, Swearing and Welcoming Disgraced Democrat Rod Tam
The elephant in the room.
The 75th Anniversary of the Bombing of Pearl Harbor Will Be Monumental
This year’s event is expected to draw some survivors for the last time, as well as the president, all branches of the military and even a world-class concert.
Could This Plantation-Style Village Be a Solution to Hawai‘i’s Homeless Problem?
New proposal draws public-private partners together to help turn a Ke‘ehi Lagoon property into an affordable community for homeless families.
Editor’s Page: Navigating
The journey counts.
Doctors Who Make a Difference in Hawai‘i
Meet five Hawai‘i physicians that are doing important work in our local communities.
A Deadly Fungus Threatens to Wipe Out Native ‘Ōhi‘a on Hawai‘i Island
As if Hawai‘i’s native forests weren’t in enough danger, the ‘ōhi‘a faces a new, deadly fungal foe on a massive scale.
How Did Traffic in Honolulu Get So Bad?
Find out what kind of traffic you should expect on your daily commute.
Transpac Yachts Embark on a Mega Expedition of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch
One of the world’s elite boat races joins a massive science expedition, shedding long-awaited light on the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, the world’s largest and most troubling assemblage of plastic waste.
Traffic Disaster Master Karl Kim Explains Honolulu’s Carmageddon For You
AUWĒ! A top world expert doesn’t mince words when asked who’s responsible for our horrible Honolulu traffic.
Should Honolulu’s Recycling Program Go Up in Flames?
Honolulu should be recycling even less than it does now.
Afterthoughts: Making Lei
Forget store-bought—the best gifts are the ones you make.
These Students Learn Computer Programming on Minecraft
Purple Mai‘a, a nonprofit organization, teaches coding and other digital skills to underserved keiki.
Finding Honouliuli: Rediscovering an Almost-Forgotten Chapter of Hawai‘i History
How a phone call to a retired librarian led to the rediscovery of the state’s largest internment camp.
You’re About to See Honolulu in a Whole New Light
Did you notice the city’s new light fixtures?
What Are We Doing to Fix Hawai‘i’s Homeless Crisis?
The Aloha State now has the highest number of homeless per capita in the nation. What are we doing to help the individuals and families living on the streets?
Photo Essay: What Do You Do When the Homeless Man on the Street is Your Father?
I documented the difficult experience of reconnecting with my homeless father.
Want to Voice Your Opinion on Potential New Laws? Here’s How
Hawai‘i state lawmakers are in the House (and Senate). Tell ’em what’s on your mind.
Honolulu is Getting its First Protected Bike Lane on King Street—Here’s What You Need to Know
Cyclists, drivers and pedestrians: Here’s everything you need to know to safely navigate King Street’s new cycle track.
The 8 Most Endangered Historic Places in Hawai‘i
The Historic Hawai‘i Foundation, the state Historic Preservation Division and HONOLULU Magazine compile an annual list of some of our state’s most endangered sites.
Layoffs, Budget Cuts and Aloha Tower: What’s Next for Hawaii Pacific University?
Hawaii’s largest private university steadily expanded for decades in downtown Honolulu, but the economic downturn has brought challenges. A change in leadership, job cuts, a sharp jump in tuition, and faculty and staff job cuts have shaken Hawaii Pacific University, even as it embarks on an ambitious plan to develop Aloha Tower Marketplace as its new core.
Aiea’s New Public Library Preserves Its Sugar Plantation Past
Aiea’s new public library was built on the site of a sugar mill. And it shows.
Texting While Driving in Hawai‘i? Watch Out For These Most Common Times and Places to Get Fined
It took lawmakers a year to revise a bill cracking down on drivers using mobile devices. We asked for a year’s worth of citations to uncover the most common places and times to get a ticket. Consider yourself warned.
Tourists Rate Hawai‘i One-Star on Yelp: Here’s Why
Tourists have mixed feelings about Hawai‘i’s iconic destinations. Here’s what they’re saying on Yelp about ‘Iolani Palace, Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park and Lanikai Beach.
