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Honolulu

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The Honolulu Skyline transit system experiencing outages, illustrating the growing digital divide and its impact on citizens.
Services

City services face 2026 disruptions; digital divide widens

In Honolulu, the new Skyline transit system experienced over 100 station outages in just six months, between November 2025 and May 2026, alongside hundreds of escalator and elevator failures.

Marco Alvarez·July 3, 2026
The 'Aloha Bites' food truck serving fusion poke bowls to a crowd, with the 'La Mer' restaurant sign in the background, symbolizing a shift in Honolulu's best restaurants.
Food & Drink

Honolulu Crowns Best of 2026 Food and Drink Award Winners

For the first time in a decade, 'Aloha Bites,' a food truck serving fusion poke bowls, dethroned five-star 'La Mer' for 'Best Overall Restaurant' at the Best of Honolulu 2026 awards.

Sophie Nguyen·July 1, 2026
A diverse group of Honolulu business owners and community members celebrating at the 2026 Best of HONOLULU Awards reception, holding trophies.
Best in City

Best of Honolulu 2026 & Family Awards Recognize Businesses

Over 4,000 engaged readers cast ballots to determine the 2026 Best of HONOLULU and Best of HONOLULU Family Awards, culminating in a reception on April 16.

Hannah Pierce·April 17, 2026