The Sacred History of Maunakea
As protests against the Thirty Meter Telescope on the Big Island stretch into a fourth week, we look at the history of the summit.
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Afterthoughts: Gold Standard
The streets of Honolulu are paved with gold (flowers).
Post-Landslide Pali Highway Driving Will Get a Little Easier in August 2019
If you need to go to O‘ahu’s Windward Side, save this commute schedule.
Hear Panic! At the Disco Cover Some of Our Favorite Hawaiian Songs
Brendon Urie sang along with Keali‘i Reichel, Hapa and Bruddah Iz in a recent streaming session online.
How Hawai‘i’s Endangered ‘Alalā is Slowly Making a Comeback
Ongoing efforts to save Hawai‘i’s last remaining crow seem promising, but officials warn that it’s still a long road ahead.
Merriam-Webster Updates Definition of “Hawaiian” With a New Usage Note
The word has a new note next to it on Merriam-Webster’s online dictionary, thanks, in part, to an email from a local writer.
Outdoor Concert News: The Waikīkī Shell Amphitheater is Under Renovation
Don’t count on seeing summer concerts at the Waikīkī Shell. The 63-year-old amphitheater is upping its game.
Take a Closer Look at a Mud Ball Designed to Clean Up Hawai‘i’s Most Polluted Waterway
The Genki Ala Wai project aims to clean up the murky canal with probiotics and community support.
Bad News for O‘ahu’s Nēnē Population: We’re Down to Zero
O‘ahu is the only major Hawaiian island with no wild nēnē.
Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong Declared Rocks and Dust at U.S. Customs After Walking on the Moon
On July 24, 1969, the command module Columbia landed in waters 812 miles southwest of Hawai‘i.
The 50th California-to-Hawai‘i Transpacific Yacht Race Sets Sail For Honolulu
The golden edition of the Transpacific Yacht Race brings a record number of racing yachts—and yacht parties—to Honolulu.
You Have Just 10 Days to Visit Waialua’s Sunflower Fields
But there is only one day when you can get in during sunset. So plan accordingly.
HONOLULU Magazine Wins 13 Awards This Season!
The magazine took home local and national prizes for writing, design and general excellence over the past few weeks.
Exploring Honolulu on Google Street View is Like Traveling Back in Time
Google Maps hasn’t updated its Honolulu images since 2011. Do you remember what these neighborhoods used to look like?
Ask An Expert: How Does Our City Prepare For Hurricane Season?
The director of the city’s Department of Emergency Management oversees recovery and planning efforts to make O‘ahu a more resilient, safer place to live.
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Ichiro Inamura’s Hale ‘Aina Gold for Arancino at The Kāhala reflects a family commitment.
20 years ago, a dozen chefs changed how Hawaii ate—and how the world viewed us.