The gigantic chandelier, which descends from the ceiling of the Blaisdell Concert Hall in the final moments of Act 1 in “The Phantom of the Opera,” is the centerpiece of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical. Read more
Rapid ohia death was first identified in 2014 on Hawaii island. Since then, it has spread to Kauai, Maui and Oahu and has become a serious threat. Hundreds of thousands of ohia trees have died on Hawaii island alone. Read more
Larry Cravalho stood outside a house that represents the past and dreamed of what he wants to build in the future. Read more
Perhaps there’s a more current acronym of salty origin to best express public sentiment: Hey, Ige! WTF? Read more
Twice Kyle Smith applied to be the head coach for the University of Hawaii men’s basketball team, a position he had considered “a dream job.” Read more
A few have been recurring since season one and all add something more to McGarrett’s world and “Hawaii Five-0.” Read more
One red pencil urchin is always a bright sight to behold when snorkeling, but the dozens that decorated Kailua-Kona’s rocky reef last week made my day. Read more
Your first impression of the University of Hawaii men’s basketball schedule for 2019-20 announced Friday is that it doesn’t look like what we’ve come to recognize and annually bemoan as a typical UH men’s basketball schedule. And that’s a good thing. Read more
Servco Pacific is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, and with $1.8 billion in annual sales, it’s one of Hawaii’s largest private companies. Read more
Question: I found this unusual situation at the intersection of Kuhio and Paoakalani avenues several times, and apparently getting it fixed is evading the authorities. Read more
Remember when the big garbage bins on wheels were first delivered by the city? They seemed like such an unnecessary burden — heavy, unwieldy, wheels but no brakes. Read more
When something works in the NFL, coaches tend to embrace it like their first born, especially if it helps get them to the Super Bowl. Read more
Question: How many of the homeless are mentally ill? Do they know? Read more
Meet Wyatt Tucker, one of the few University of Hawaii football players who hopes you don’t see his name in the headlines this season or quickly learn his No. 44 jersey. Read more
Question: Regarding the vacation rentals, is there a way to check zoning without knowing an exact address? Read more
Deflect. Deny. Discount. There’s a list of D-words they teach in corporate seminars to describe tactics for dealing with opposition without actually having to deal with anybody. Read more
Vintage Cave Club has grown to offer two sushi bars. One is in the Emerald Room, helmed by Hirofumi Beniya. The arrival of new sushi chef Kunihiro Yamamoto occasioned a look at what he’s bringing to the other, the Kazuma Room. Read more
When surfer Tatiana Weston-Webb was first approached about which flag to represent internationally she politely demurred. Read more
Question: I want to check on a survey to see if it’s a scam. Why would the Health Department want to know what I eat? Do we have to fill it out? There’s a number, but I don’t want to call until I know. Read more
One of the most eagerly anticipated days of the 2019-20 Rainbow Wahine basketball calendar has already been celebrated. Read more
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