The Opihi Shellfish Story
What’s going on underneath those shells? From gastronomy to conservation to evolutionary biology, we pry the secrets out of these little limpets.
News Archive
TED Conference in Honolulu
Local Genius: A national lecture series gets a Hawaii-specific version this month.
Humpback Whales Return to Hawai‘i
Watch out! November marks the official return of the humpback whales to Hawai‘i waters.
An Open Letter to APEC Attendees
Welcome, APEC attendees!
Hawaii Teachers Turn to Funding Website for School Supplies
The Donors Choose website is helping teachers and school counselors get the funding they need for classroom projects.
Editor's Page: Time Travel
100 years ago, Honolulu seemed more 19th century than 20th. Amazing things were coming.
Hawaii Domestic Violence Coalition Holds Candlelight Vigil
Who can stop domestic violence? You can! That’s the message that staff members and volunteers of the nonprofit Hawaii State Coalition Against Domestic Violence want to send at tonight’s candlelight vigil.
UH Expands Focus on Hawaiian Studies and Sustainability
UH students majoring in law, engineering or pre-med will soon be incorporating sustainability and Hawaiian studies in their course work thanks to a new campus-wide initiative.
Afterthoughts: Personal Archaeology
There’s no such thing as a small move.
Coqui Frog Pests in Hawaii
Coqui Capture: Need to nab an amphibian? There’s an app for that.
High School Sports-Related Concussions on the Rise in Hawaii
To better educate the population, as well as care for students in contact sports, this summer the DOE started its concussion management program, after a two-year pilot project.
Editor's Page: Fatal Promises
Conditions at Mayor Wright Homes have a death toll.
Mayor Wright Homes: Public Housing Hell
Gang activity, rat infestations, deteriorating walls and ceilings, and, until this June, no hot, running water.
Gay-Straight Alliances Provide Support to Local High School Students
Many teenagers look to their school’s gay-straight alliance programs for support. But not many Hawaii high schools have GSA programs.
Why Can't Hawaii Kids Join The Military?
In a state with over 42,000 active duty military serving in its boundaries, Hawaii has the absolute highest number of students who can’t pass the military entry tests.
Long Reads
After a thorough renovation, about all that's left of Honolulu’s most infamous strip club is the legendary neon sign out front, and the memories of Hubba Hubba’s lurid past.
We sit down for a Q&A with new Honolulu Mayor Peter Carlisle about his plans to trim government, build rail, fix the sewers and clean up the city's clutter.