A Look Back at 1982, a Pivotal Year in the Transition to Today’s Hawai‘i
The plantation economy was dying, tourism sagged and the year’s events were harbingers of what we face now.
Author: Ann Auman
A Look Back at 1970, a Year of Firsts and Growing Trends
Income was $4,599 per capita, but you needed at least $12,064 a year for a moderate family lifestyle.
A Look Back at 1959, the Year Hawai‘i Became a State
It was a year of immense change, with grand visions for the future. Some dreams came to pass, and others remain just dreams.
A Hawai‘i Quirk: You Own the Home But Not the Land
About 1 in 8 condos for sale on O‘ahu are leasehold. Many, including some prestigious properties, are declining in value as the end of their land leases near.
Hawai‘i’s 10 Oldest Organizations Started 175 Years Ago or More
The oldest continuously operated ranches, churches, schools and other institutions include many familiar names.
