Hawaii's Medical Marijuana Program
Some view it—and use it—as medicine, while others contend it is a dangerous drug, widely abused. How does the program work, and who is involved?
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... Vegan venues, rail in Hawaii and skin color.
Hawaiian Fern Fetish
Kay Lynch devotes her life to native Hawaiian ferns.
The Kalihi Stream Revival
A Kalihi nonprofit heals a stream to connect a community and develop a network of stewards.
Don't Try This Without a Lawyer
The next time you find yourself wondering whether or not you need a lawyer, take a moment to consider this old legal adage: He who represents himself has a fool for a client.
Best Lawyers in Hawaii 2010
This is our 13th presentation of the Best Lawyers in Hawaii, as determined by the research firm Woodward/White, publishers of The Best Lawyers in America.
Bedbugs in Hawaii
Think bedbugs haven’t hit Hawaii? Think again.
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...on trains kill buses, BJ Penn and haunted Hawaii.
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...on contenders to the throne, animal investigators and nude beaches.
The Hawaiian Humane Society Investigator
The Hawaiian Humane Society’s 13 animal officers ward off aggressive dogs, rescue cats from storm drains and enforce animal cruelty laws. To find out what the job is really like, we rode along with an HHS investigator.
Hawaii's Invasive Species
They aren’t cute, cuddly or shy. Here are six new—or just pesky—invasive species you should know about.
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... on Kapolei, Kamehameha IV and a little history on the Hawaiian Wax Museum.
Former Honolulu Police Chief Louis Kealoha in 2010: What a Difference a Decade Makes
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.
Legislative Score Card
The 2010 legislative session is pau, so let’s recap the status of five environment-related bills and see how they did.
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...on grading the public schools, the next horrible shoe fad and Portland.
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Long Reads
Hawai‘i is full of amazing places. Most of them you’re free to visit, but there are a few where you’re just not allowed. Here’s a peek into Hawai‘i’s coolest off-limits corners.
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.