Walter Lamb started making his distinctive chairs after spotting a huge pile of metal tubing that had been salvaged from ships sunk during the 1941 attack.

The former Hawaii congresswoman keeps stumbling in her search for a political home to give her the clout and credibility she craves.

Free drinking water must be more accessible to reduce the use of plastic bottles and make sure all residents can stay adequately hydrated.

Honolulu appears headed for a new round of sweeps but the mayor says he鈥檒l have places for the homeless to go.

Hawaii鈥檚 historic 鈥淢erci鈥� boxcar was rotting in Ewa until volunteers stepped in to save it.

They traditionally clog prime locations with preset rental equipment, but a new law threatens big fines.

The housing project, aimed at providing middle-class residential rental units for North Shore families, is being put in by the development arm of the Mormon church.

The oceanfront housing project for working families is unusual, but more public input is needed since it may change a longtime rural beach into semi-suburban housing.

The city's parks department is trying new strategies to keep parks free of commercial activity, but it doesn't have enough manpower or authority to make a real difference.

An armed robbery against Japanese tourists has prompted the consul general of Japan here to caution visitors.