Take a Free Weekend Tour on Greenpeace’s Arctic Sunrise
Greenpeace vessel back from Great Garbage Patch to talk about plastic pollution.
News Archive
This Hawai‘i Doctor is Helping to Change the Rules for Your Medical Care
Dr. Chien-Wen Tseng is the first local physician to help set national recommendations for regular screenings and tests with the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.
How You Can Watch Major League All-Stars in Action in Hawai‘i
Some MLB stars are stopping by the islands on the way to Japan. You have two chances to see them bat up against the best.
Are You One of the 114 Cited for Crossing the Street While Looking at a Mobile Device?
One year after it became illegal to look at your phone in a crosswalk, we check on Honolulu’s “cell phone law” and other mobile device-related legislation.
Kahauiki Village Gets 3 Million Dollar Donation and Wins Award
Plantation-style community gains more support.
The Honolulu Police Department Spreads Aloha With the Lip Sync Challenge
Check out the Honolulu Police Department’s take on the lip sync challenge that includes hula, fire dancing, lion dancing, drumming, confused tourists and Chinatown neighbors.
After the Flood: What Happened to our Native Waterbirds on Kaua‘i?
We asked the experts how Hawai‘i’s waterbirds could have survived April’s historic flooding on Kaua‘i.
Nominations Now Open for the aio Media Hawai‘i Lodging and Tourism Awards
The second annual awards will recognize outstanding achievements of tourism operators across the state.
Honolulu Rent Prices: We’re Lucky No. 13
It’s no surprise Honolulu’s one of the most expensive cities in the nation. But it’s not all bad news.
Want to Help Kahauiki Village? Vote Now
Vote before Friday to help win 15,000 dollars for the community for formerly homeless families.
Teeing up Tech: The Ala Wai Driving Range is Due for an Upgrade
A public-private partnership aims to remake the old-school Ala Wai golf driving range into a slick sports/entertainment complex. Some neighbors are skeptical.
The New Reality of Vog and What We Can Do About It
With the recent unprecedented volcanic emissions, the Environmental Protection Agency has stepped in on the Big Island with measures appropriate for a major toxic event. If it’s that serious there, what’s in store for O‘ahu? We take a deep breath and examine the new reality of vog—and what we can do about it.
Check It Out: Hawai‘i’s Public Library System Offers Way More Than Just Books
Books make up the backbone of the only statewide library system in the U.S., but there’s a lot more to Hawai‘i libraries—including apps, online classes and digital books.
How Do Hurricanes Get Their Names?
Hurricanes in the Central Pacific area will receive one of 48 titles. It all depends when they form.
Long Reads
We decided to find out more about the way pawnshops work, and what’s behind the counter in Honolulu’s best-known outlets.
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