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  1. past is prologue
    The Flimsy Nixon Precedent Trump Is Seizing On to Contest Biden’s WinIn 1960, Nixon disregarded a certified Electoral College slate from Hawaii favoring him. This is not the same as Pence disregarding a national defeat.
    By Ed Kilgore
  2. wait what
    Hawaii Sees Tornado Warnings, on Top of Everything Else2020 continues apace.
    By Claire Lampen
  3. vision 2020
    Gabbard Isn’t Running for Reelection — or for President on a Third-Party TicketDespite a lot of confusion and fear about Gabbard launching a third-party bid, it seems she’s focused on remaining a national Democratic gadfly.
    By Ed Kilgore
  4. my single is dropping
    Katy Perry Lives Her Biker-Girl Fantasy in ‘Harleys in Hawaii’ VideoVroom, vroom.
    By Justin Curto
  5. protest
    Jason Momoa and Dwayne Johnson Join ‘Protect Mauna Kea’ ProtestsNative Hawaiian “protectors” are attempting to stop the construction of Thirty Meter Telescope on sacred land.
    By Bethy Squires
  6. the urbanist
    A Surf Instructor’s Guide to HonoluluChinatown art parties, surfer hangouts, and the best fish tacos.
    As told to Trupti Rami
  7. hurricane lane
    Hurricane Lane Downgraded to Tropical Storm As Hawaii Escapes CatastropheThe storm continues to dump rain on parts of the state, but things could have been considerably worse.
    By Benjamin Hart
  8. talking about the weather
    As Hurricane Lane Approaches Hawaii, the Flooding BeginsHawaii hasn’t seen a storm like this in decades.
    By Adam K. Raymond
  9. midterms
    ‘Blue Dog’ Moderate Ed Case Wins Primary for House Seat in Deep Blue HawaiiA former congressman who supported the Iraq War and champions bipartisanship defeated a strong group of candidates in the heavily Democratic state.
    By Chas Danner
  10. 2018 elections
    Please Enjoy the Chillest Campaign Ad You’ve Ever SeenIn which Hawaii congressional candidate and Democratic Socialist Kaniela Ing strums a ukulele and explains the tenets of his platform.
    By Gabriella Paiella
  11. Hawaii’s Kilauea Volcano Erupts, But It Wasn’t the ‘Big One’After weeks of activity, it shot an ash plume 30,000 feet into the air early Thursday morning, prompting safety warnings and school closures.
    By Adam K. Raymond
  12. hawaii volcano eruption
    Dramatic Images of the Hawaiian Volcano Eruption“This is a very fast-moving situation. This is unfortunately not the end.”
    By Madeleine Aggeler
  13. the urbanist: honolulu
    Go Deeper: What to Read, Watch, and Download Before Visiting HonoluluOur list of essentials includes the Holoholo podcast, how-to pidgin videos, and some very enviable Instagram accounts.
    By Ligaya Malones
  14. the urbanist: honolulu
    Hike a Volcano, Volunteer on a Taro Farm, and Other Ways to Escape WaikikiWhen you’re full up on Honolulu, head for the hills. And by hills we mean volcanoes.
    By Ligaya Malones
  15. the urbanist: honolulu
    Mai Tais, Lava Flows, and Japanese Whisky: Where to Drink in HonoluluThe bar scene on Oahu is as diverse as the island itself, slinging polished cocktails and craft beers alongside neo-tiki concoctions.
    By Ligaya Malones
  16. the urbanist: honolulu
    The Insider’s Guide to Honolulu’s ChinatownHonolulu native Laurien “Lala” Nuss highlights the wet markets, galleries, restaurants, and performance spaces that make the area special.
    By Ligaya Malones
  17. the urbanist: honolulu
    EDM Downtown and Jazz in Chinatown: A Live Music Guide to HonoluluWhatever you’re in the mood to hear — throbbing house music, indie hip-hop, slack-key guitar — Aloha Got Soul’s Roger Bong knows where to find it.
    By Ligaya Malones
  18. the urbanist: honolulu
    Poi Donuts and Other ‘Broke Da Mouth’ Desserts in HonoluluWe hope you packed your stretchy pants, because this city is delicious.
    By Ligaya Malones
  19. the urbanist: honolulu
    What to Do in Kaka‘ako, Honolulu’s Hippest NeighborhoodWhatever you’re into right this hot minute — yoga, street art, karaoke, fancy toast — you’ll find a version of here.
    By Ligaya Malones
  20. the urbanist: honolulu
    Where to Buy Reversible Bikinis, Vintage Kimonos, and More in HonoluluDon’t waste money on dashboard ornaments and cheap ukuleles. Shop for locally made keepsakes instead.
    By Ligaya Malones
  21. the urbanist: honolulu
    Honolulu’s Best Beaches for Surfing, Snorkeling, and SunrisesThe hit list includes Diamond Head, Lanikai, Makapu’u, and of course Waikiki.
    By Ligaya Malones
  22. the urbanist: honolulu
    Where Organic Farmers and Top Chefs Eat in HonoluluOahu is teeming with farm-to-table fare, though it’s true — many locals still have a place in their hearts for Spam.
    By Ligaya Malones
  23. the urbanist: honolulu
    Week 5: Honolulu Is a Real City, Not Just a Vacation DestinationWaikiki is still a hit with tourists, but an inspiring wave of homegrown entrepreneurship has thrust many other neighborhoods into the spotlight.
    By Ligaya Malones
  24. The Hawaii Missile Scare Was Caused by Overly Realistic DrillOne of the state’s emergency workers didn’t get the memo.
    By Eric Levitz
  25. select all
    Governor Couldn’t Take Back Missile Alert Because He Forgot His Twitter PasswordGovernor David Ige admitted he didn’t know his password.
    By Madison Malone Kircher
  26. select all
    The Real Victims of the False Missile Alert Were Hawaiian MasturbatorsWho among us has not gotten horned up at the thought of not being blown to bits?
    By Madison Malone Kircher
  27. select all
    This Is the Awful Design That Led Hawaii to Think It Was Getting NukedLooking at this system it’s almost surprising what happened in Hawaii didn’t happen sooner.
    By Madison Malone Kircher
  28. The Frightening Lessons From Hawaii’s False Missile AlertSaturday’s mistake exposed serious problems with both state and federal emergency-alert procedures, and the public response.
    By Chas Danner
  29. scary things
    Hawaii Receives False-Alarm ‘Ballistic Missile Threat’ AlertThe automated message, a result of human error, even said that it was “not a drill.”
    By Chas Danner
  30. l’amour
    Judge Orders Man to Write 144 Compliments About His Ex-GirlfriendBecause he sent her 144 “nasty” texts.
    By Lisa Ryan
  31. crime scene
    Hawaiian Grocery Stores Reportedly Overrun With Spam BanditsStores have started putting the mystery meat into locked cases.
    By Chris Crowley
  32. Will GOP Let Alaska Keep Obamacare If Its Senator Votes to Kill It Nationally?Republicans are again throwing money at Alaska to get Lisa Murkowski’s vote on a health-care bill. But this time, they may offer more than money.
    By Ed Kilgore
  33. immigration
    A ‘Pillar’ of Hawaii’s Coffee Industry Is Being DeportedHe runs a successful Kona coffee farm and works hard to better his community.
    By Clint Rainey
  34. Jeff Sessions Insults Hawaii by Suggesting It’s Not a Real StateThe attorney general is “amazed” a judge on “an island in the Pacific” is allowed to make rulings that affect the rest of the country.
    By Adam K. Raymond
  35. getting back to nature
    Why Does Hawaii Want to Ban This Sunscreen?Your sunscreen might be harming the sea.
    By Kathleen Hou
  36. Hero Customers Pay Off Their Server’s Student LoansThey tipped her $400 on a $200 tab, then came back and gave her $10,000.
    By Clint Rainey
  37. Trump Team’s Words Could Sabotage the Second Travel Ban, Just Like the FirstThe revised order fixed a lot of legal problems—but the White House can’t fix the paper trail identifying it as an intended “Muslim ban.”
    By Ed Kilgore
  38. politics
    Hawaii House Republican Leader Pushed Out After Speaking at the Women’s MarchBeth Fukumoto said she couldn’t promise not to keep speaking out against Trump.
    By Claire Landsbaum
  39. bans
    Restaurateurs Who Are So Over 2016 Post Sign Banning All Trump Voters“If you voted for Trump you can not eat here! No Nazis.”
    By Clint Rainey
  40. r.i.p.
    Keo Woolford, Independent Filmmaker and Hawaii Five-O Actor, Dead at 49Woolford also wrote and produced 2013’s The Haumana.
    By Tolly Wright
  41. A Waikiki Local’s Guide to OahuEven locals go snorkeling.
    By Emily Sundberg
  42. Tropical Storm Hermine Is Gaining Strength As It Heads Toward FloridaForecasters expect the storm to intensify to a category 1 hurricane.
    By Jen Kirby
  43. politics
    Obama Creates World’s Largest Marine Preserve in HawaiiThe president is on something of a conservation kick.
    By Charley Lanyon
  44. Hiker Almost Falls Off ‘Stairway to Heaven’It was about a 2,700-foot drop.
    By Christine Nguyen
  45. gallery
    Romance and Pineapple Whiskey in Hawaii During World War IICaptured in the new book Shore Leave.
    By Sarah Spellings
  46. Another Accusation of Cruz Campaign Dirty TricksExactly how desperate is Marco Rubio to pick up a delegate in Hawaii tonight? 
    By Ed Kilgore
  47. Seafood
    Can Fish Supplies Keep Up With Poke’s Growing Popularity?The resource-intensive dish is poised to become a major trend — and that could be problematic for the top-of-the-line fish often used to make it.
    By Jennifer Fiedler
  48. Rants
    Ruby Tuesday Waiter Gets Stiffed by a Soldier, Insults Entire MilitaryNot surprisingly, he no longer has a job.
    By Clint Rainey
  49. look of the day
    Justin Bieber Enjoyed a Casual Golf OutingA chance to wear a polo and show off his practice swing.
    By Erica Schwiegershausen
  50. the wrath of mother nature
    Creeping Lava From Hawaiian Volcano Slowly Takes Down Its First HomeThe residents had moved out weeks ago. 
    By Jen Kirby
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