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The Mysterious Reason Tourists Keep Mailing Rocks Back To Hawaii
Superstition about a curse leads to some second-guessing among visitors who bring home rocks, sand and seashells.
Disney
Disney Pulls ‘Moana’ Products That Some Found Offensive
Critics said costume products connected to an upcoming film appeared to promote “brownface.”
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Obama Fish: Scientists Name Newly Discovered Fish After President
Three Hawaii scientists want to honor him for his work protecting the environment.
Hawaii Department of Health
Hawaii Calls In National Guard As Dengue Fever Outbreak Grows
In the past two months, 79 cases have been confirmed on the Big Island.
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A Glimpse Inside Hawaii’s ‘Forbidden Island’
A single family has owned it for more than 150 years. Just 17 miles from resort-lined Kauai, Niihau remains surprisingly insulated from the outside world.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
A New Approach to the Homeless Problem in Waikiki
Security guards at the Outrigger Hotel are being trained to help the homeless, not just move them along.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Jason Momoa’s Revolt Against Hawaii’s Thirty Meter Telescope
The Hollywood star of “Game of Thrones” is galvanizing other celebrities to urge their collective 8 million followers to join the protest.
Kaimuki Restaurant Offers Fresh Start for Those Who Need a Hand
The restaurant — which serves healthy, locally sourced meals — is staffed by former convicts, prostitutes and victims of domestic violence, human trafficking and others in need of help.
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Hawaii’s Notoriously Illegal Hike May Be Gone Forever
A collection of photos pay tribute to the so-called Stairway to Heaven trail on Oahu, which may never be repaired following storm damage.