News Archive

What You Need to Know About the 5 Hurricane Category Rankings

Jayna Omaye,

Each Category comes with its own potential damage and forecasted sustained winds.

Hurricane Lane Watch: What’s Open and Closed in Hawai‘i

HONOLULU Magazine Team,

Here’s a list of all the cancellations and closures across the state as a Category 4 storm barrels toward the Islands.

Gov David Ige Re Election Hawaii Primary

5 Reasons Governor David Ige Is Heading for Re-Election

Robbie Dingeman,

Plus four other surprising things about Hawai‘i’s 2018 primary election

You Can Now Register and Vote on the Same Day in Hawai‘i’s Primary Election

Robbie Dingeman,

Voters can walk-in to vote from now until Thursday, Aug. 9 and, for the first time in state history, polling places on Saturday, Aug. 11 are offering same-day registration.

Is Aloha Poke Co. Stealing Hawai‘i Culture?

Don Wallace,

A Chicago store trademarked “Aloha Poke” and is threatening Island businesses. Can Native Hawaiians (and the rest of us) get it back?

King Kamehameha III Statue Unveiled on Hawaiian Sovereignty Restoration Day

Robbie Dingeman,

The 12-foot-tall bronze statue dedication took place at Thomas Square in Honolulu in honor of the 175th anniversary of Lā Ho‘iho‘i Ea.

A New Show Asks You to Share Stories About the False Missile Alert

Christi Young,

“38 Minutes” at Kumu Kahua Theatre turns that infamous morning in January into an interactive play.

Political Survivor: A Closer Look at Hawaiʻi’s First Female Senator, Mazie Hirono

Robbie Dingeman,

As she runs for a second term we take a closer look at a politician who’s more interesting now than she’s ever been.

Hawai‘i’s first Aquaculture Accelerator Gets Going in August

Christi Young,

A cohort will start on the Big Island then travel the world to expand its businesses.

Pack Your (Reusable) Bags: Honolulu’s Plastic Bag Ban Gets Tougher This Week

Robbie Dingeman,

Beginning July 1, the city ordinance requires that most businesses charge a minimum of 15 cents for bags.

Here’s How You Can Help People Affected by Kīlauea

Christi Young,

The Kīlauea eruption could last several more months, or even years. Here is how you can continue to help families affected by the volcanic activity as well as floods on O‘ahu and Kaua‘i.