The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: The Best of the Worst of 1991
A snippet of Hawai‘i in the 1990s, from our files.
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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 Volunteers to Step Up to Fix Popular Koko Crater Hiking Trail
Hikers can help the public-private partnership with repairs now.
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.”
What’s Working, What’s Failed and What Needs to be Done to Fix The Decades-Old Problem of Job Shortages?
Health care, education and law enforcement have struggled for years to hire and keep people. Some staffing shortages have reached crisis levels—and that was before COVID-19.
What’s Open and Closed in Honolulu for New Year’s Day 2021
Your guide to which services will be suspended for Friday, Jan. 1, 2021. (Yes, 2021!)
Afterthoughts: Let Our Monuments Tell Lesser-Known Stories
We should commemorate Hawai‘i’s historic places with those who truly shaped them.
7 Things We Didn’t Expect in Hawai‘i’s Elections This Year
The 2020 General Election changed the way Hawai‘i votes, delivered victories for new mayors for two counties and a new Honolulu prosecutor.
Meet Ala Moana Center’s New Santa Claus
He may look the same, but behind that mask, there are some big changes in the mall’s first new Santa sculpture in 60 years.
Happening Now: Election Day is Here in Hawai‘i and We’re Following the Latest on Local Races
We’re behind the scenes reporting from the state counting center.
What’s Open and Closed for General Election Day in Honolulu
It may be an all-mail election day, but some offices will be closed on Nov. 3, 2020.
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Long Reads
Health care, education and law enforcement have struggled for years to hire and keep people. Some staffing shortages have reached crisis levels—and that was before COVID-19.
Did the Hawaii Guard steal gems, fence them and even swap them for opium? Read on for the sordid tale.