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How Did Traffic in Honolulu Get So Bad?

Don Wallace, Ikaika Ramones,

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

Ikaika Ramones,

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

Don Wallace,

AUWĒ! A top world expert doesn’t mince words when asked who’s responsible for our horrible Honolulu traffic.

Environment

Should Honolulu’s Recycling Program Go Up in Flames?

Lavonne Leong,

Honolulu should be recycling even less than it does now.

Afterthoughts: Making Lei

Michael Keany,

Forget store-bought—the best gifts are the ones you make.

These Students Learn Computer Programming on Minecraft

Natalie Schack,

Purple Mai‘a, a nonprofit organization, teaches coding and other digital skills to underserved keiki.

History

Finding Honouliuli: Rediscovering an Almost-Forgotten Chapter of Hawai‘i History

Katrina Valcourt,

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

Don Wallace,

Did you notice the city’s new light fixtures?

City & State

What Are We Doing to Fix Hawai‘i’s Homeless Crisis?

Mary Vorsino,

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?

Feature

Photo Essay: What Do You Do When the Homeless Man on the Street is Your Father?

Diana Kim,

I documented the difficult experience of reconnecting with my homeless father.

Want to Voice Your Opinion on Potential New Laws? Here’s How

Michael Keany,

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

Ambika Castle,

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

Loren Moreno,

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?

Loren Moreno,

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

Christi Young,

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

Loren Moreno,

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.