The Biggest News and Events of 2021 in Hawaiʻi
Hawai‘i has had a rollercoaster of a year, so let's take a look back at some of the biggest stories and news that dominated the headlines.
Haiku Stairs
The Famed ʻStairway to Heaven’ on Oʻahu Will Soon Be Gone
The fate of the 3,922-step Haʻikū Stairs has been long debated.
The Popular Haʻikū Stairs on Oʻahu May Be Saved From Demolition
The Honolulu Board of Water Supply voted to transfer ownership of the land, including the off-limits hike, to the city, which may decide to reopen the stairs.
The Popular But Illegal Haiku Stairs on Oahu Could Be Permanently Removed
The city agency that owns most of the land along the hike wants to take down the structure but is open to other solutions.