5 Places President Barack Obama was Spotted Hanging with the Locals in 2016
Here are a few places where people have run into President Obama during his current trip to Hawai‘i.
News Archive
President Obama, Japan Prime Minister Abe Make Historic Appearance at Pearl Harbor
President Barack Obama and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzō Abe emphasize power of reconciliation.
There’s a New Coral Reef Fish Named After President Barack Obama
Meet the president’s fishy side.
Highlights from Pearl Harbor’s 75th Anniversary
Watch a recap video of the Pearl Harbor 75th Anniversary Commemoration.
2016 ‘Iolani School Hosts World War II Veterans on Campus
Nine Pearl Harbor survivors visited ‘Iolani School on Dec. 9 to talk story with students. The survivors joined students outside the 100th battalion building to plant a puakenikeni tree to recognize and honor World War II veterans.
Why It’s a Touching Annual Tradition to Pour Bourbon at the USS Arizona Memorial
The annual pouring of whiskey from a canteen found in the wreckage of a bomb raid in Japan 71 years ago brought together both cultures in a show of peace and humanitarianism.
9 Incredibly Powerful Moments from Pearl Harbor Remembrance Ceremony
The 75th anniversary of the attack on O‘ahu provided drama, emotion, surprise and even some humor
2016 National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Commemoration Ceremony
Pearl Harbor survivors, families and friends attended a ceremony commemorating the 75th anniversary at Kilo Piers 7/8 on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.
President Barack Obama Praises Pearl Harbor Heroes for Their Sacrifices
The Honolulu-born president will return to Honolulu later this month with Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe for a historic visit to Pearl Harbor.
Remember Pearl Harbor: The Day of Infamy That Changed Honolulu Forever
On the 75th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, we commemorate the event with some of the untold stories of that day from survivors—both civilian and military.
Watch These Pearl Harbor Survivors Conquer the Mannequin Challenge Twice!
Mannequin challenge: Pearl Harbor edition.
2016 USS Utah Memorial Sunset Service
The USS Utah Memorial Sunset Ceremony honors the sailors who served and died aboard the USS Utah, a former battleship used for target and gunnery training.
President Obama Signs Proclamation for National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
President Obama designates Dec. 7 of each year as “National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.”
These Japanese-American Vets Once Faced Discrimination, but Now They’re Heroes
Remembering the Japanese-American veterans who became America’s secret weapon.
What’s Open or Closed in Honolulu for Thanksgiving 2016
Your guide to which Honolulu City and County services will be available or suspended in observance of Thanksgiving on Nov. 24, 2016.
Long Reads
Honolulu Magazine associate editor Ronna Bolante goes to Moanalua High School for a week, to go to classes, to meet the teachers and espcially the students.
It’s been a tumultuous few years for the 135-year-old organization, stunned by the departure of 62 employees and the CEO’s resignation. With a new CEO in place, we look back at the issues that rocked leadership.