In 2015, Japanese people made up a large percentage of Hawai‘i’s population, despite 1907’s informal agreement between the two countries to stop allowing immigration to the U.S. (including Hawai‘i).
Volunteers are a vital part of Hawai‘i’s nonprofits—every year, hundreds of thousands of them donate their time and talents to keep our communities moving forward.
We asked Honolulu residents—teachers, police officers, home care workers, nurses and more—what life was like for them when the pandemic first arrived on O‘ahu.
The joy of starting a family can quickly turn to heartbreak, but new-to Hawai‘i techniques, a rare insurance rule and local groups can help women overcome some of the challenges.
After her hotel closed, Aina Iglesias started delivering food to make ends meet.
Passionate, emotional and powerful.
Know someone who volunteers their time and talents to make our islands a better place? Submit your nomination by Aug. 28, 2020!
A parade, speeches and performances by the Kamehameha Glee Club and the Kamehameha Girls’ Glee Club were featured at ceremonies held across town in 1915.
Students left for spring break and never returned to Farrington High School.
And how he responds to comments such as “I’m sorry France is invaded by Africans.”
Kuhaulua set records for longevity and made his mark as the first non-Japanese wrestler to reach the sumo rank of sekiwake.
After he lost all of his gigs, Izik began taking online classes for music production and started going live on Instagram.
In 2010, prosecutors find that the pair had been abusing their power nearly from the get-go.
The coffee farmer talks about the culture in Pāhala, Big Island, versus in cafés in Mainland cities.
Here’s how local hospitals adapted to treating COVID-19 patients.
Ahead of the July candidate filing deadline, Dan Boylan reflects on the pivotal U.S. Senate race between Democrat Dan Akaka and Republican Pat Saiki, following the death of Spark Matsunaga.
The caterer and maker of syrups using Hawai‘i-grown ingredients on why she’s talking race and politics in her business.
Qiana Di Bari used to manage the hip-hop group A Tribe Called Quest before opening her own restaurant in New York, then moving to Maui in 2013.
The switch from Uber to Uber Eats has helped make up for a lack of customers.
Here are some local organizations to support and resources to learn more about the history and culture of the Black community in Hawai‘i.
Mike Lambert runs Honolulu Police Department programs for the homeless population, which, during the early stages of Honolulu’s lockdown, meant setting up new self-quarantine sites. He also stopped living with his kids.
Looking back on the restaurant that helped usher in Hawai‘i’s craft beer scene.
Mariana Lárez Matheus was laid off in mid-March, right before restaurants were ordered to close dine-in services.
We chatted with Hawai‘i’s baking star and her mom and dad for stories about long days in the studio, kid camaraderie and the difficult task of staying quiet when you’re a proud parent.
