Hanauma Bay is Open Again
Not to worry, snorkelers, one of Hawai‘i’s most popular attractions is back open.
News Archive
5 Chances This Month to Meet Hawai‘i Gubernatorial Candidates Ige, Aiona, Hannemann and Davis
Candidates for governor will face off in several forums over next two weeks, including two televised debates.
It’s Official – November is Fashion Month!
Gov. Neil Abercrombie proclaims November as Fashion Month.
It’s Deer-Vehicle Crash Season: Hawai‘i Drivers Least Likely in the Nation to Hit a Deer
West Virginia drivers have a one in 39 chance of colliding with a deer. Our odds are 1 in 10,281, and that’s most likely on a neighbor island.
Hawai‘i Races to Watch: Mark Takai’s State House Seat Up for Grabs
Candidates in the House District 33 race in ‘Aiea hope to address rapid redevelopment in the community. Voters will pick between the long-time owner of ‘Aiea Florist and an athletic director.
A New Community Center Will Give New Life to 114-Year-Old Kakaako Pumping Station
Pacific Gateway Center hopes to open community center by next summer.
Layoffs, Budget Cuts and Aloha Tower: What’s Next for Hawaii Pacific University?
Hawaii’s largest private university steadily expanded for decades in downtown Honolulu, but the economic downturn has brought challenges. A change in leadership, job cuts, a sharp jump in tuition, and faculty and staff job cuts have shaken Hawaii Pacific University, even as it embarks on an ambitious plan to develop Aloha Tower Marketplace as its new core.
What It’s Like to Live on Hawaii Big Island’s Kilauea, the Most Active Volcano on Earth
It’s private, inexpensive and offers stunning views—but is it worth living in a house that could be torched at any moment? Meet the people who have made Kilauea their home.
Hawaii Races to Watch: Two Attorneys Face Off in City Council District 4 (East Honolulu-Waikiki-Ala Moana)
Meet City Council 4 candidates Tommy Waters and Trevor Ozawa. They will face off in the Nov. 4 general election.
Aiea’s New Public Library Preserves Its Sugar Plantation Past
Aiea’s new public library was built on the site of a sugar mill. And it shows.
Texting While Driving in Hawai‘i? Watch Out For These Most Common Times and Places to Get Fined
It took lawmakers a year to revise a bill cracking down on drivers using mobile devices. We asked for a year’s worth of citations to uncover the most common places and times to get a ticket. Consider yourself warned.
What?! You’re Surprised Hello Kitty is Not a Cat?
Hawaii anthropologist and Hello Kitty author explains why in three questions.
Races to Watch: Ewa Voters Oust Veteran Lawmaker
‘Ewa must choose between a professor, a construction manager and former City Councilmember.
Tourists Rate Hawai‘i One-Star on Yelp: Here’s Why
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
Two polling places closed by Tropical Storm Iselle get chance to makeup election. Will they vote for the outspoken Hanohano?
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Long Reads
Some of the first graduates of the Hawaiian immersion schools have been out on their own in the adult world for a few years now. We caught up with four of them for their reflections on the schools, the language and their futures.
After being covered up in plaster for decades, one of Honolulu’s most historic buildings gets a dramatic new look.