Vans Triple Crown of Surfing: Calm conditions test the patience of the world’s best surfers
Hawaii Independent Staff / Read
Sunset Beach rarely looks this calm in November and December.
Honolulu City Lights 2010 goes big with balloons, rides, and a 20-foot screen

Traffic and parking will be rough, so get there early

Hawaii Independent Staff / Read
The iconic local Mr. and Mrs. Claus greet visitors each year during the Honolulu City Lights festivities. For the first time, the tree light ceremony and parade can also be viewed live on the City's 24-foot screen, which will be set up near the Fasi Municipal Building on the civic center grounds.
For Discussion: Abercrombie picks cabinet posts—a new day indeed?
Ikaika M Hussey / Read
Governor-elect Neil Abercrombie speaks at the FACE Accountability Assembly in June.