News Archive

Hawaii Education Q&A: Why don't all public schools have midterms and final exam weeks?

Tiffany Hill,

Some public high schools in Hawaii have midterms and final exam weeks, and some do not. Why?

Hawaii Education Q&A: Why don't student representatives get a vote?

Tiffany Hill,

The questions for this exclusive, video Q&A come from both the magazine staff and the public, and touch on a variety of subjects, such as what the department and board are doing to reverse negative public perceptions, how teacher evaluations will work, whether or not Matayoshi and Horner sent their children to public school and more.

A Tale of Two Schools in Hawaii

Tiffany Hill,

Nanakuli High and Intermediate School. Moanalua High School. Both of these public schools have big reputations, good and bad. We spent time on each campus to find out what they’re really like. It may surprise you.

From Iolani School to Moanalua High School: A Parents’ Tale

Tiffany Hill,

When private school wasn’t working for their son, a Honolulu family turned to public education.

Pacific Resource Partnership Launches Honolulu Rail Support Campaign

A. Kam Napier,

The carpenters union seems to be going off the rails in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Unsolicited Advice for Landlords

Site Staff,

Landlords of Honolulu, tear out your carpets! You and your tenants will be much happier.

Field Guide: Driving Electric

David Thompson,

So you want an electric car? Here’s what to expect on Oahu.

Kamehameha Schools Focuses on Public Schools Along the Waianae Coast

Tiffany Hill,

Educating Hawaiians beyond the walls of its campuses, KSBE provides targeted support to one of Oahu’s low-income communities.

Editor's Page: Back to School

A. Kam Napier,

Taking another close look at public education.

Chinese Tourists in Hawai‘i

David Thompson, Photography by Elyse Butler, Photography by Matt Mallams,

We hopped on the bus with China’s pioneers of leisure travel to see Hawaii through their bleary eyes.

Afterthoughts: Chinatown Lockdown

Michael Keany,

Businesses are locking their doors in broad daylight. How did it come to this?

Unsolicited Advice for HPD

A. Kam Napier,

Unsolicited Advice: Do You Know Why We're Writing This, Officer?: It happened on King Street, downtown, during one of the Honolulu Police Department’s antijaywalking campaigns.

Inspirational Quotes from the Dalai Lama’s Talks in Honolulu

Tiffany Hill, Christine Hitt,

Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama returned to Hawaii for two talks at the UH Stan Sheriff Center.

Is Hawaii Worth It?

Tiffany Hill,

Four local families talk about the price of paradise—and whether they’re willing to pay it any longer. Also, check out some eye-opening stats on the cost of living in the Islands.