News Archive

UH Takes Offensive Line on Coach's Salary

A. Kam Napier,

Hawaii Reporter's Jim Dooley is reporting that the University of Hawaii is refusing to release the salary of new UH football head coach.

Afterthoughts: Apocalypse Soon

Michael Keany,

It’s the end of the world, again, and we feel fine.

Queen Emma Building Getting Remodeled

A. Kam Napier,

The owner of the Queen Emma Building has begun dramatically altering its historic exterior.

Sour Poi Awards 2011

Michael Keany, A. Kam Napier, Illustrations by Michael Witte,

Celebrating the best of the worst of 2011—the strange, the stupid and the scandalous.

Editor's Page: Tikis and Talent

A. Kam Napier,

Passionate interests make for great magazine features.

2011 HONOLULU Magazine Stories You Loved

Site Staff,

Here are the most viewed stories of 2011. The ones you visited more than once, shared with your friends and enjoyed.

Hawaii Dolphins Take Whale Rides

A. Kam Napier,

Bottlenose dolphins have been taking rides on the noses of humpback whales in the waters off Kauai and Maui.

Afterthoughts: Think Pink

Michael Keany,

Why is every building in Honolulu so beige?

Opinion: If the roads are this bad, what about rail maintenance?

A. Kam Napier,

If we can’t get roads repaved any faster than every 20 years in Honolulu, why would we expect that rail would fare any better?

Doing Good: Our Guide to Giving Back

Tiffany Hill, Ryan O'Rourke,

‘Tis the season to give. But where? How? Time and money are always hard to come by and you want your efforts to make a real difference. We can help. Here are ways to vet a nonprofit, donate wisely, volunteer efficiently and more.

We're Number... 29?

A. Kam Napier,

Honolulu's rank in an international quality of life survey.

30 Volunteer Ideas in Hawaii

Amy Hanson, Tiffany Hill, Christine Hitt, Christian Vetter,

‘Tis the season to give. Why not give your time and volunteer at one of Hawaii’s many nonprofits? For each cause in the state, there’s a local nonprofit striving to make a difference in the community. You’re bound to find something that suits your interest and fits your schedule, whether it’s helping low-income children, cleaning up a beach or assisting in an opera theater’s upcoming production.