Our Waikīkī: King Tides, Beach Erosion and Water Pollution—Can Waikīkī Be Saved?
How the state is dealing with king tides, eroding beaches and trash in the Ala Wai.
News Archive
It’s Official: Former Hawai‘i Attorney General Doug Chin is Now Lt. Governor
Chin says he’s following others who ran for Congress while serving in the No. 2 job.
Publisher’s Page: Change of Plans
Sometimes life just knows better.
Hawai‘i Lt. Gov. Shan Tsutsui Announces Resignation from State Government
Tsutsui says the timing wasn’t prompted by Gov. David Ige’s handling of the Jan. 13 false missile alert and he won’t say who he will support in the next governor’s race.
Oh, No, Not Another One! Landmark Otsuji Farms in Danger of Closing
Returning home from Utah to take over from father Ed Otsuji, a farmers market icon, Jonas Otsuji launches crowdfunding campaign.
How to Avoid Traffic in Downtown Honolulu Caused by ‘Onipa‘a Kākou on Jan. 17
Expect a huge march observing the 125th anniversary of the overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawai‘i.
Here’s How Hawai‘i Responded on Social Media to the False Ballistic Missile Alert
A false alarm caused by human error sent the entire state of Hawai‘i into panic mode.
Once-Homeless Families Move into Sand Island’s New Kahauiki Village
Government, private companies and volunteers built a plantation-style community that welcomed its first families into their new homes on Friday, Jan. 12.
Sour Poi Awards: Chronicling the Wild, Wacky and Just Plain Weird of 2017
The best of the worst of 2017.
You Can Now Keep Track of Water-Quality Conditions at Hawai‘i Beaches
New state website provides up-to-date information on water-quality conditions at beaches.
Publisher’s Page: Milestones
A big anniversary calls for a look back and a steady eye forward.
Testing, Testing, Can You Hear the New Emergency Attack Siren in Your Area?
State agency says fewer complaints for first monthly test of 2018.
5 Important Laws That Go into Effect in 2018 That You Should Know About
A new year means a new set of laws. Here’s a roundup of some of the major city laws (and one state law) that will go into effect in the New Year.
Good News for Honolulu Travelers: You Can Now Get Free Wi-Fi at the Airport
The State is expanding wi-fi coverage at Daniel K. Inouye International airport, other airports.
John John Florence Backs into the 2017 World Surf Title, His Second in a Row
After taking care of business on his end in small Pipe, Florence gets a repeat world title in the semifinals thanks to France’s Jeremy Flores knocking out Gabriel Medina. But he loses the Pipe Masters to Flores in the finals.
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Long Reads
When the iconic Moniz surfing family lost their house in East O‘ahu, the famous shoreline became home once again.
Did the Hawaii Guard steal gems, fence them and even swap them for opium? Read on for the sordid tale.