HSTA, state agree on new contract
Hawaii Independent Staff / HSTA labor dispute / Read
Maestro Matt Catingub returns to lead new independent pops organization

The new orchestra launches in September

Hawaii Independent Staff / Read
Behind the North Korean crisis

An interview with Christine Hong, one of the foremost authorities on Korea.

Dennis Bernstein / Read
Fringe Festival opens application process

Now in its third year, the arts festival is calling for performers

Hawaii Independent Staff / Read
Explosions at Boston Marathon

Boston police are reporting at least two dead, 23 90 injured in explosions at Boston Marathon. We're posting recommended media sources where you can get more information.

Hawaii Independent Staff / Read
It’s Startup Weekend in Honolulu

It's a busy weekend: by Sunday, there will be a new crop of Hawaii businesses

Hawaii Independent Staff / Read
As North Korea talks economy, West talks of war

The heated rhetoric out of Pyongyang may be tied to a push by the nation’s young leader to invigorate the North’s moribund economy.

Peter Schurmann / Read
Royal Hawaiian Hotel

“If you are going to be very grand, go to the Royal Hawaiian Hotel. It’s quite the last word financially and otherwise.”

Hawaii Independent Staff / Waikiki architecture / Read
Let’s end the Korean war, and create a people’s Pacific
Koohan Paik / Read
Schatz raises $1.1 million
Ikaika M Hussey / Read