For readers in Honolulu, this page covers cultural trends, family dynamics, shifting daily habits, residential choices and local social activity. Reporting reaches across the city and the communities around it.
The Diamond Head campus is marking its 80th anniversary with a tree project and a community planting event on Saturday.
Live Poll
Should your state expand public college training programs for healthcare workers?
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Do you currently feed feral chickens or other wild birds in your neighborhood?
Honolulu's Department of Customer Services is asking the public to halt feeding of feral chicken flocks that gather in neighborhoods.
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Is the timing of nightly Ward Avenue overpass closures acceptable to you?
The Hawaii Department of Transportation is repaving the Ward Avenue overpass in three phases through November 19, 2026, with nightly closures on weeknights.
The celebrated hula performer, who claimed the prestigious title in 2005, has passed away at age 45.
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Would you volunteer an hour or two to deliver meals to homebound neighbors?
Lanakila Pacific Meals on Wheels needs drivers and meal packers to deliver holiday meals to kūpuna and homebound residents across Oʻahu.
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Is the recent increase in high-value commercial property sales a sign of a healthy local economy?
The 130,000-square-foot property located at 421 Alakawa St. sold for $60.3 million.
This section follows evolving social customs, changes in household patterns, the emergence of local trends and shifts in everyday consumer habits. Coverage spans from the city center to the surrounding areas. The intersection of island geography and housing availability remains a primary influence on how routines are structured. Economic conditions often drive the adoption of new habits or the repurposing of leisure time.
