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What?! You’re Surprised Hello Kitty is Not a Cat?

Robbie Dingeman,

Hawaii anthropologist and Hello Kitty author explains why in three questions.

Races to Watch: Ewa Voters Oust Veteran Lawmaker

HONOLULU Magazine Team,

‘Ewa must choose between a professor, a construction manager and former City Councilmember.

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Tourists Rate Hawai‘i One-Star on Yelp: Here’s Why

Michael Keany,

Tourists have mixed feelings about Hawai‘i’s iconic destinations. Here’s what they’re saying on Yelp about ‘Iolani Palace, Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park and Lanikai Beach.

Storm-tossed Puna Voters Get to Vote for Controversial State Rep. Faye Hanohano

Treena Shapiro,

Two polling places closed by Tropical Storm Iselle get chance to makeup election. Will they vote for the outspoken Hanohano?

5 Reasons Hanabusa Filed a Lawsuit to Delay Big Island Election

Loren Moreno,

U.S. Rep. Colleen Hanabusa has filed a motion in Circuit Court to delay the makeup election in Puna. Here’s her argument.

9 Reasons Neil Abercrombie Lost the Hawaii Governor’s Race

Loren Moreno, Robbie Dingeman,

Neil Abercrombie is the first elected Democratic governor in the state of Hawaii to lose his bid for re-election.

All Eyes on Big Island: Hawaii U.S. Senate Candidates Schatz and Hanabusa Await Election Results

Robbie Dingeman,

An election will be held on Aug. 15 in Puna.

Live Blog: Live Results, Commentary and Observations from Hawaii’s Primary Election Night 2014

HONOLULU’s Political Team,

Join us on Twitter for live election results, commentary and observations.

Last Major Hurricane to Slam Big Island of Hawaii May Have Been 1871

HONOLULU Magazine Team,

National Weather Service history recounts the Kohala Cyclone.

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Worried About Hurricanes Iselle and Julio? Here’s How Forecasting has Improved Since Hurricane Iniki

David Thompson,

Weather forecasting has come a long way since Hurricane Iniki devastated Kauai 22 years ago. These days we can tell what’s coming more accurately and much farther in advance.

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What’s Closed or Canceled in Honolulu Due to Hurricanes Julio and Iselle

HONOLULU Magazine Team,

City suspends bus services and organizers cancel events as Hurricanes Iselle and Julio approach the Islands. Here’s a list of all the cancelations and closures in Honolulu.

18 Things That Are Sold Out at Honolulu’s Downtown Walmart Thanks to Hurricanes Iselle and Julio

HONOLULU Magazine Team,

Here’s a list of 18 hot items that are nearly sold out at Walmart.

Your Grocery List for Hurricane Season

Tiffany Hill,

The City & County of Honolulu has put together a list of things you should keep in your home—just in case.

Hawaii Braces for Hurricanes Iselle and Julio: How to Prepare for a Hurricane 101

David Thompson,

On Aug. 5, Honolulu County’s Department of Emergency Management spokesman John Cummings educated Waikiki residents on how to prepare for a direct hit from a hurricane.