Hokule‘a’s voyage aims to rally support around the globe
The monumental journey focused on the protection of marine resources and the preservation of cultures. Read more
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Leg 1: Crew departs Hilo heading toward new experiences, unfamiliar waters
In Samoa, a former secretary-general for the United Nations delivered a “message in a bottle” to the crew. Read more
Leg 2: After Australia visit, crew member gets into trouble during rough seas
The Polynesian Voyaging Society predicted five such incidents were possible during the arduous journey. Read more
Leg 5: East Coast segment honors multiple Native American tribes
The nine-month expedition made pivotal and much-hyped stops in urban Washington and New York. Read more
Leg 3: Treacherous trip to South Africa ends with connection to early civilization
Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu greeted the Hokule‘a, its crews and Hawaii students after the canoe arrived in Cape Town. Read more
Leg 6: Budding crew leaders take the helm as they head home
During the last segment, organizers didn’t know if the Hokule‘a would be allowed through the Panana Canal. Read more
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Leg 4: After sailing to Brazil, the crew makes noteworthy visit to Cuba
Despite the distance, crew members looked forward to reaching the southern Atlantic Ocean — a hurricane-free area. Read more
Journey tests Hokule‘a crews’ strengths, but also offers liberation
The Malama Honua voyage saw 31 crew changes, and each leg was its own unique adventure. Read more
Hokule‘a’s future plans include visits to 30 ports across state
Crew members will visit communities and schools to hear how communities aim to help the environment. Read more
Apprentices hone skills under master navigators’ guidance
A graduation ceremony will take place at Kualoa after the voyage’s comes to an end. Read more
Hokule‘a crews spread message via video chats, email and tours
In faraway ports, navigators teach local children and onlookers the basics of navigating a Polynesian sailing canoe. Read more
Rail work continues with tests for station at airport
Even amid all of rail’s financial uncertainty, project officials are touting the work that continues to proceed farther east toward town. Read more
Council OKs bonds to keep rail work running
Construction of Honolulu’s beleaguered rail project likely will proceed past January, now that it’s squeaked out a sixth, pivotal City Council vote required to float bonds and help keep the work on track. Read more
City Council OKs bond funding to keep rail moving
Honolulu’s beleaguered rail project squeaked out the sixth, pivotal City Council vote today required to float bonds that transit officials say they need to keep construction going past January. Read more
Rail officials in bind over blood bank
Rail officials this week struggled to explain why they filed an eminent domain lawsuit against the island’s lone blood supplier but then told city leaders the next day that they didn’t have an update on the matter. Read more
Rail board considers options for current and future costs
Honolulu rail board members spent much of their Thursday meeting — the first since state lawmakers adjourned without a funding deal — debating how to cover the project’s short-term construction costs. Read more
Former Hawaiian Air exec to join HART board
Insurance company executive Colbert Matsumoto is leaving the 10-member board overseeing Honolulu’s rail project. Mayor Kirk Caldwell has tapped former Hawaiian Airlines’ executive Hoyt Zia to replace Matsumoto. Read more
Hawaii-bound: Hokule’a marks last leg of 3-year expedition
The sail home from Tahiti is expected to take two to three weeks depending on the winds and the weather. Read more
Hokule‘a tours, speakers to highlight summit
The Polynesian Voyaging Society’s “Malama Honua Fair and Summit,” a gathering to feature free public Hokule‘a canoe tours and exhibits plus a for-purchase ticketed speaker series, will take place June 18-20 at the Hawai‘i Convention Center, according to a news release from the group. Read more
Federal officials consider rail plan
Rail’s federal partners aren’t divulging yet how they’ll respond now that the state Legislature has failed to bail out Honolulu’s financially troubled transit project. Read more
Kipapa Stream Bridge closed until Monday morning
The Kipapa Stream Bridge, also known as the Roosevelt Bridge, on Kamehameha Highway is scheduled to close in both directions between Ka Uka Boulevard and Lanikuhana Avenue this weekend. Read more
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