Reinventing Hawaii’s Round Top
For decades, Puu Ualakaa State Wayside was cared for by one man. Now, its management is changing hands, to a commercial tour company. What the shift means for one of Oahu’s most scenic parks.
News Archive
Hawaii Political Races to Watch: Can State Sen. Clayton Hee Become the Next Lt. Governor?
The HONOLULU Magazine political team can now project the Democratic primary for lieutenant governor will go— from snooze fest to a race to watch.
How Does Political Public Opinion Polling Work in Hawaii?
A crash course in Hawaii political polling with Ward Research's Becki Ward.
Hawaii Already Seeing Effects of Climate Change
Less fresh water, more coastal erosion and degraded coral reefs are among the impacts climate change is already having on Hawaii and other Pacific islands.
CNN Calls Hawaii 'The State That Doesn't Vote,' But What If That Changed?
Getting Hawaii out of the registered voter basement.
First Time Running for Office in Hawaii? You’ll Need a Candidate Toolkit
Here are some essentials to stock in your candidate toolkit, recommended by political insiders.
Hawaii Lawmakers Approve $40M to Keep Turtle Bay Land From Development
Hawaii lawmakers agreed to spend $40 million for the Turtle Bay land's preservation.
Editor's Page: Getting It Right
This month, thank a teacher who inspired you.
Raising Hawaii's Minimum Wage and Making Kindergarten Mandatory — What Else Did Hawaii Legislators Do for You?
Here are some top accomplishments of the 2014 Legislature.
Unsolicited Advice: No More Aloha
A few months ago, two Oahu crosswalks made headlines when a mystery graffiti writer added eight white lines to each of them, spelling out the word “ALOHA.”
Thank a Hawaii Teacher for National Teacher Appreciation Week
Take a moment to thank your favorite teacher.
Is Same-Day Voter Registration in Hawaii on its Way?
A proposal in the Hawaii state Legislature would allow for same-day voter registration.
Feedback
HONOLULU Magazine readers provide feedback.
Wild 2014 Hawaii Election Predictions
With the primary—and general—election still months away, we thought we’d chat up some local political pundits to get their big Campaign 2014 predictions.
Former Mayor Mufi Hannemann Running for Hawaii Governor as Independent
Today former Mayor Mufi Hannemann declared he will run as the candidate for the newly created Hawaii Independent Party.
Trending
Long Reads
Celebrating the best of the worst of 2007—from the strange to the stupid to the scandalous.
We‘ve all been feeling the hit at the register, the pump, in the housing market. Economists tell us which price inflation is normal, and which things are just a blip.