News Archive

New Aiea Public Library Preserves Historic Sugar Mill Style

Christi Young,

Aiea’s new public library was built on the site of a sugar mill. And it shows.

Hawaii’s Young Guns

Loren Moreno,

Meet Honolulu’s new generation of gun owners.

Walmart Opens First Downtown Honolulu Store

Lorin Eleni Gill,

Big-box retailer moves into old Macy’s/Liberty House space.

Last Chance to Register to Vote in Drive-Through at Hawaii’s Capitol

Robbie Dingeman,

Want to vote for or against somebody this year in elections?

Should Non-Hawaiians Vote in the Office of Hawaiian Affairs Elections?

Treena Shapiro,

Primary election to include OHA races for the first time.

What Is “Defend Hawaii”?

Loren Moreno,

Entrepreneurs behind the popular street brand Defend Hawaii unload about the idea behind the icon.

Trail Mix: Hawaii Candidates Endorsed by Hawaii Five-0 Star and Former Governors

Loren Moreno,

Each week, HONOLULU Magazine’s political team compiles a mix of observations about Hawaii politics.

Smart People in Hawaii Vote

Robbie Dingeman,

We created this guide to provide a snapshot of the primary election on Aug. 9 (earlier if you vote absentee).

Hawaii U.S. Senate Smackdown: Colleen Hanabusa vs. Brian Schatz

Robbie Dingeman,

U.S. Rep. Colleen Hanabusa and U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz square off this year to fill the last two years of the six-year term of powerful political icon Daniel K. Inouye, who died in 2012.

Say Goodbye to Monkeypod Trees; Honolulu Bans Planting Iconic Trees

David Thompson,

A new law will turn Honolulu into a more Hawaiian place, botanically speaking.

A New Director and a New Direction for Hawaii Theatre

HONOLULU Magazine Team,

Hawaii Theatre has a new director.

Hawaii Political Candidates More Social Media Savvy

Treena Shapiro,

Candidates can’t stop waving signs and kissing babies but they need to respond to those social media follower requests.

Will Same-Day Voter Registration Law Fix Hawaii’s Poor Voter Turnout?

Lorin Eleni Gill,

On June 30, Gov. Neil Abercrombie signed legislation into law that will eventually allow same-day voter registration.

Trail Mix: Hawaii Political Candidates Step Up Ad Campaigns

Loren Moreno,

Each week, HONOLULU Magazine’s political team compiles a mix of observations about Hawaii politics. Here are our notes from this week, ending June 27.