April 2009

Features

Island Chic

Island Chic

Art doesn’t always have to hang on a wall or sit on a shelf. It can tell time, block the afternoon sun, keep you warm or serve pupu for a party. Meet 10 Island artisans who create stunning,...

Undocumented

Undocumented

The state of illegal immigration in Hawaii.

Departments

Editor's Page: Editor's Page: Taxing Times

Everyone believes a civilization worth having is worth paying for. But no one likes to be taken for a ride, either.

Letters: Feedback

...on island produced pork, a Kakaako bookmobile and on Obama's Hawaii background.

Special Promotional Section: Kailua Magazine

Looking for fresh adventures? Here are 13 reasons to try something in Kailua. We also take a look at Kailua Generations and New Year's Day.

Calabash: Instant Art

Our Town: Where the Streets Have Our Name

What cities do you know of that have Honolulu as its street name?

Around Town: 7 Reasons to Get Out

Things to do in April

Around Town: Web Exclusive: A Honolulu Tea Party

Protesters gather at the State Capitol in opposition of taxes, bailouts and pork barreling.

Around Town: Web Exclusive: Kawaii-Kon

It feels like Halloween at the fifth annual Kawaii-Kon conference at the Hawaii Convention Center.

Music Review: DVD Review: Muve

A review of exercise DVD, Muve.

Books: The Strongest Link

This short-story collection highlights modern Hawaii life.

Books: Preserving Paradise

Want to pitch in to help the Islands, but short on time? A new book is a welcome resource.

Scrapyard: Physician-Assisted Suicide?

Death with Dignity law Hawaii, Blake Oshiro, April Troutman Donahue

Field Notes: Field Guide: Pensacola St.

Walk along this Makiki street and you’ll find everything from tasty cookies to wigs the colors of Creamsicles.

Dining: Burger Joints

Simple in concept, infinite in variety, the burger may be a perfect food.

From Our Files

April archives

Afterthoughts: Afterthoughts: Drifting Away

With newspapers struggling, will the art of telling a smaller story be lost?