Our Waikīkī: King Tides, Beach Erosion and Water Pollution—Can Waikīkī Be Saved?
How the state is dealing with king tides, eroding beaches and trash in the Ala Wai.
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Rock Climbing Meets Community Service at This on-the-Rise Local Nonprofit
Rock climbing and community service come together at The Arch Project Hawai‘i to form a nonprofit that can make you feel good, inside and out.
8 Unconventional Date Ideas to Celebrate Valentine’s Day 2018
More into adventure than romance? Try paintballing, ghost tours, jet packs and more.
Quote Unquote: What It’s Like Being the Honolulu Zoo’s First Female Director
Linda Santos found her dream job when she became the sixth director of the Honolulu Zoo and its first female leader last year.
Hawai‘i Football is Hot Right Now—Here’s Why It’s Headed for Trouble
Hawai‘i football couldn’t be hotter. But the Island game also has problems, including a big one that makes even boosters wonder if football has a future.
O‘ahu Hike We Like: Keālia Trail
Watch breaching whales, see a steady stream of planes, gliders and parachutes and enjoy fantastic ocean views as you make your way up this easy trail.
Your Guide to Attending the 2018 Sony Open in Hawai‘i Like a Real Pro
How to ace your attendance at this year’s Sony Open in Hawai‘i, Jan. 8-14. Plus, do’s and don’ts to know before you go.
O‘ahu Hike We Like: Maunawili Trail
Get a killer cardio workout and great views on this long hike.
The Essential Guide to Taro: How to Volunteer at a Lo‘i
Volunteers learn more than just how to grow taro at these community workdays.
John John Florence Backs into the 2017 World Surf Title, His Second in a Row
After taking care of business on his end in small Pipe, Florence gets a repeat world title in the semifinals thanks to France’s Jeremy Flores knocking out Gabriel Medina. But he loses the Pipe Masters to Flores in the finals.
Can John John Florence Clinch His Second World Title in a Row at the Pipe Masters?
Unlike last year, the North Shore native has three rivals nipping at his heels.
2017 Surfer Awards
The surf world’s annual gala was held at Turtle Bay Resort on Dec. 6. The awards show, which is organized by Surfer Magazine, recognizes the publication’s readers’ votes for favorite surfers.
O‘ahu Hike of the Month: Kuli‘ou‘ou Ridge Trail
Take in views of east Oʻahu at the top of this ridgeline trail.
John John Florence Discusses His Chances of Being World Surf Champion (Again!)
As the 2016 champ returns to his North Shore home to compete in the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing, he’s taken a slim lead going into the Billabong Pipeline Masters.
John John Florence Wins Hearts at the Hale‘iwa Hawaiian Pro
Moments after emerging, dripping, from fighting his way into second place in his Nov. 19 heat in sloppy surf, Florence takes a half hour to chat and sign autographs for the next generation of John Johns. “It’s unruly, but it’s fun,” he says to HONOLULU.
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