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.
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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.
Last-Minute Tips to Make Sure Your General Election Vote Counts in Honolulu
Election Day is here but there’s still time for even hard-core procrastinators to get your ballot in.
2021 Hawai‘i College Guide
Learn how to manage the admissions process, tackle financial aid applications, land an internship and more.
COVID-19 Could Spell the End of Honolulu’s Decades-Old Lei Shops at the Airport
As Hawai‘i’s new pretesting tourism program begins, it could mean business for lei sellers who have struggled through 2020.
One Year Later: The Effects of Hawai‘i’s Illegal Short-Term Rental Ban
Illegal vacation rentals have worsened Hawai‘i’s affordable housing shortage while contributing to an overrun of visitors.
A Record Turnout for Hawai‘i’s First All By-Mail Ballot Serves Up an Exciting, Sleep-Deprived (Yet Satisfying) Good Time
Think of it as Primary Election Confidential.
Rethinking Hawai‘i: Continuing Momentum for Local Agriculture
Experts tell us how to bolster our food security and commit to locally grown for our future.
Here is What Will Reopen First in Honolulu on Thursday, September 24
A new city matrix allows small groups to hike, visit the beach, eat in restaurants and shop, with limits, but bars and nightclubs will have to wait.
Rethinking Hawai‘i: Reenergizing Green Goals to Spark an Energy Revolution
Record drops in travel, trash and electricity use won’t last, but the lessons learned from them can. Here’s how we move forward.
So Much for Social Distancing: Honolulu City Buses are Still Crowded During Quarantine
TheBus has been considered an essential service throughout the pandemic, continuing to get riders where they need to go. But when restrictions eased, O‘ahu’s city buses filled up again, putting its riders at risk.
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These plants, many found nowhere else in the world, welcomed the first Hawaiians to their new home and became essential in everyday life.
Goodbye 2010s. Hello to the next roaring ’20s!