Making Hawaiian Language More Accessible With Hand Signs
An effort is underway to develop a new method of teaching ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i called ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i Kuhi Lima.
News Archive
Why Choose a Private School?
Independent schools offer educational experiences shaped by autonomy, intentionality and community.
How to Ace the Interview
What are schools really looking for? We asked admissions directors and administrators for the most common mistakes parents make and their tips.
The Answers to Commonly Asked Questions About Financial Aid
Find out everything you need to know about financial aid at Hawai‘i private schools.
2027 Private School Guide Feature: Connecting to Kuleana
From caring for the ‘āina to building an accessible surfboard, today’s students are diving into a diverse range of community service projects.
Kilohana Square Is Closing. What’s Next for Threadfin Bistro and Slice by HB Baking?
The short answer: One’s moving, the other is taking a break.
What’s Open or Closed in Honolulu on Kamehameha Day
Your guide to which city and county and state services will be available or suspended in observance of Kamehameha Day on Thursday, June 11, 2026.
New Local App Helps Businesses Reduce Food Waste While You Save Big
Save a Bite partners with local bakeries, pizza shops and other eateries to sell mystery boxes of discounted excess food.
Pursuits: For Nicole Kahale, Her Calling Came During the Waialua Floods
Amid the devastation of the Waialua floods, Nicole Kahale stepped up to help the North Shore community regain its health and strength.
What’s Open and Closed in Honolulu for Memorial Day
Your guide to which Honolulu City and County and state services will be available or suspended in observance of Memorial Day on May 25, 2026.
Home Is Here: A Stadium Full of Moments and Memories
This month’s Home Is Here takes a trip down memory lane with locals reminiscing about Aloha Stadium.
Olohana Brewpub’s Closing Announcement Is a Love Letter and Plea for Chinatown
The pub closes out less than a year on King Street this Saturday with a shoutout for its neighbors.
Stunning Lei from O‘ahu’s Lei Day Contest 2026
Hawai‘i lei makers once again graced the May Day lei contest with gorgeous submissions.
A.I. Will Transform Disaster Management
Hawai‘i is already testing A.I. tools and systems that could save lives during weather emergencies.
A New Chinatown Archway Is Expected to Open This Summer
The Kekaulike archway’s design will honor prominent Chinese community members.
Trending
Long Reads
Nanakuli High and Intermediate School. Moanalua High School. Both of these public schools have big reputations, good and bad. We spent time on each campus to find out what they’re really like. It may surprise you.
Gang activity, rat infestations, deteriorating walls and ceilings, and, until this June, no hot, running water.