Hawaii Braces for Hurricanes Iselle and Julio: How to Prepare for a Hurricane 101
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.
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Calling All Hawaii Voters: Last Chance to Cast Your Ballot Early
Avoid the lines and potential stormy weather on primary day by voting early.
What People are Saying About Hurricane Iselle, Tropical Storm Julio on Twitter
What happens when a hurricane is headed our way? Hawaii residents dash to Costco, Walmart and Safeway to stock up on goods, then tweet about it.
Do Endorsements Hurt or Help Hawaii Political Candidates?
How relevant are endorsements?
What Would Happen if a Category 4 Hurricane Hit Oahu?
On Kauai in 1992, it took four months to fully restore power, water and phone service after Iniki. What would it look like if such a hurricane hit Oahu?
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University of Hawaii at Manoa Students Stage Sit-in to Protest Firing of Chancellor Tom Apple
Here’s how it went down, in photos.
Gov. Abercrombie and Ige Unveil Dueling Plans for Hawaii’s Future
Compare state Sen. David Ige’s 11 points vs. Gov. Neil Abercrombie’s 16 issues.
We’re Pumped! Neglected Kakaako Pumping Station Gets T.L.C.
A historic but neglected local building finally gets a new tenant.
Hawaii Absentee Voting is Under Way—Both Walk-In and By Mail
Learn where and how to cast your primary election vote in Hawaii.
After Voting, Is It Wise to Post Your Election Ballot?
Congressional candidates may cross the line with pleas to prove your vote on social media.
Hawaii Political Fashion: Abercrombie vs. Ige
Forget substance vs. style. It’s all about the right shirt and hair.
Trail Mix: Gov. Neil Abercrombie Resurrects Yellow Cab in New TV Ad
Each week, HONOLULU Magazine’s political team compiles a mix of observations about Hawaii politics.
Hanabusa vs. Schatz Rematch: Play Senate Debate Bingo Again
Improve your viewing of the Hanabusa-Schatz face-off tonight by picking phrases that you expect to hear during the debate.
Afterthoughts: Brain Gain
Making the most of Hawaii’s ever-growing ex-pat network.
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“Moana” twin writer team tailored “The Descendants” star a punishing new role that included 14-hour days filming in the ocean off Fiji. But she does romance dreamboat Sam Claflin in a film based on a castaway’s tale that thrilled Hawai‘i in 1983.
HONOLULU sat down with Louis Kealoha in his first year as HPD chief. Check out what he had to say about corruption, “intelligence-led policing,” and more.