Thousands Turn Out to Fix a Huge Hole in This 800-Year-Old He‘eia Fishpond
Volunteers formed a human chain to pass rocks to fill an 80-foot hole in the historic fishpond.
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Quote Unquote: Phil Estermann Fights to Save the Ka Iwi Coast
Meet the man who has been fighting the development of the Ka Iwi shoreline since the ’80s.
Upcoming Road Closures in Hawai‘i: October 9–17, 2015
Plan ahead with this weekend’s road closures on O‘ahu, Kaua‘i, Maui and the Big Island.
Doctors Who Make a Difference in Hawai‘i
Meet five Hawai‘i physicians that are doing important work in our local communities.
A Deadly Fungus Threatens to Wipe Out Native ‘Ōhi‘a on Hawai‘i Island
As if Hawai‘i’s native forests weren’t in enough danger, the ‘ōhi‘a faces a new, deadly fungal foe on a massive scale.
Are You Prepared For Hurricanes Ignacio and Jimena?
Hurricane season in Hawai‘i is not over yet.
10 Things You Need to Know to Prepare For Tropical Storm Kilo
Tropical Storm Kilo may turn into a hurricane over the weekend.
How Did Traffic in Honolulu Get So Bad?
Find out what kind of traffic you should expect on your daily commute.
Transpac Yachts Embark on a Mega Expedition of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch
One of the world’s elite boat races joins a massive science expedition, shedding long-awaited light on the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, the world’s largest and most troubling assemblage of plastic waste.
Traffic Disaster Master Karl Kim Explains Honolulu’s Carmageddon For You
AUWĒ! A top world expert doesn’t mince words when asked who’s responsible for our horrible Honolulu traffic.
Students in Nānākuli Take on “Stink Pond”
Students from the Mālama ʻĀina Field School in Nānākuli advance their classroom skills in order to try and save part of their community.
Should Honolulu’s Recycling Program Go Up in Flames?
Honolulu should be recycling even less than it does now.
Afterthoughts: Making Lei
Forget store-bought—the best gifts are the ones you make.
These Students Learn Computer Programming on Minecraft
Purple Mai‘a, a nonprofit organization, teaches coding and other digital skills to underserved keiki.
Finding Honouliuli: Rediscovering an Almost-Forgotten Chapter of Hawai‘i History
How a phone call to a retired librarian led to the rediscovery of the state’s largest internment camp.
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Long Reads
Nearly a dozen vintage recordings of mele (songs or chants) for ancient hula have been resurrected, remastered and compiled on a new album, Ancient Hula Hawaiian Style, Volume 1: Hula Kuahu.
We’re more than ‘ukulele, mac nuts and kona coffee, although we love all three. Here’s a look at a few unusual industries making waves in the Islands, as well as some decades-old companies that are still committed to handcrafting in Hawai‘i.