Afterthoughts: Let Our Monuments Tell Lesser-Known Stories
We should commemorate Hawai‘i’s historic places with those who truly shaped them.
history
The History of Hawai‘i: Hawaiian Poi Dogs of Old Polynesia
A snippet of Hawai‘i in the 1930s, from our files.
The History of Hawai‘i: The Origins of the Kamehameha Day Floral Parade
In 1930, business leaders and planners of the defunct Mid-Pacific carnival launched spring and fall Festivals of the Pacific.
We Had No Idea Our 2005 List of “40 Things Every Local Must Do” Would Have Such a Short Shelf Life
The history of Hawai‘i, from our files.
The Original Magoo’s Pizza Is Back in Business After a Long Hiatus
Remember “No hu hu, call Magoo’s”? Now you can—the iconic pizza shop has reopened in Kapahulu.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: “Honolulu Never Forgets Memorial Day”
A parade, speeches and performances by the Kamehameha Glee Club and the Kamehameha Girls’ Glee Club were featured at ceremonies held across town in 1915.
Why the Cherry Blossom Festival’s Controversial Ancestry Requirement Change Still Matters 20 Years Later
With the crowning of the 67th festival queen and court on Saturday, March 16, we take a look back at 1999, a pivotal year for the historic event.
