April 2012

Features
	Is Hawaii Worth It? Four local families talk about the price of paradise—and whether they’re willing to pay it any longer. Also, check out some eye-opening stats on the cost of living in the Islands. Tiffany Hill
	Egg Donations: A Honolulu Woman's Story A Good Egg: Why one Honolulu woman has donated her eggs, six times. Jennifer Meleana Hee \| Photography by Rae Huo
	Nico's New Restaurant at Pier 38 Nico Casts His Net: The story behind the new Nico’s and its role in Pier 38’s vision as a modern-day fishing village. Martha Cheng \| Photography by Linny Morris
	The Bird Scarers of Honolulu International Airport How a handful of Wildlife Services officers with a mixed bag of tricks safeguards aviation at Honolulu International Airport.

Departments
Letters: Feedback	Archive »
...on tiki culture, John Heckathorn and Chinatown.
Special Section: Beauty Within Reach	Archive »
Sunspots ruining that once radiant skin? Workouts won’t banish that belly fat? Relax. These modern, non-invasive procedures can conquer any aesthetic issue. Local experts share the details on... Special Advertising Section
Special Section: Three Perfect Days in Kailua	Archive »
Special Advertising Section
Around Town: Things to Do in April in Hawaii	Archive »
Whether it’s attending a symphony concert, listening to the dalai lama speak, eating garlic ice cream or running a 5K, there’s something for everyone this month. Tiffany Hill
Food: Favorite Local-Beef Burgers in Honolulu	Archive »
Born and Raised: Thanks to a growing number of Hawaii ranchers raising and keeping cattle here, it suddenly seems there’s no dearth of local-beef hamburgers. Here’s a look at some of our... Martha Cheng \| Photography by David Croxford
News: Unsolicited Advice for HPD	Archive »
Unsolicited Advice: Do You Know Why We're Writing This, Officer?: It happened on King Street, downtown, during one of the Honolulu Police Department’s antijaywalking campaigns. A. Kam Napier
News: Inspirational Quotes from the Dalai Lama’s Talks in Honolulu	Archive »
Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama returned to Hawaii for two talks at the UH Stan Sheriff Center. Tiffany Hill and Christine Hitt
News: Endangered Kahuli Snails on Oahu	Archive »
Hail Snails!: Sometimes, you build a jail to keep bad guys out. Sheila Sarhangi
News: iPhone Apps for a Better Honolulu	Archive »
Coding for a Fix: Better government through… iPhones? Tamara Moan
News: Editor's Page: Paying the Paradise Tax	Archive »
The downside to life in Hawaii is mainly economic. How much are we willing to pay? A. Kam Napier
Shopping: Spring's Bright, Outdoor Accessories	Archive »
Take It Outside: Spring’s bright, al fresco accessories set the scene for friend-filled picnics and stylish, backyard bashes. Brie Thalmann
Shopping: New Shoes: Sig Zane, Vans and Kicks Hawaii Collaborate	Archive »
Sneak Peak: Sig Zane Designs teams up with Vans and Kicks Hawaii for an Island-style collaboration. Brie Thalmann
Shopping: La Muse Boutique in Downtown Honolulu	Archive »
Eclectic Feel: La Muse boutique makes an artful entrance. Brie Thalmann; Photography by David Croxford
Field Notes: A Day in the Life of Kaimana Beach	Archive »
24 hours on one of Honolulu’s favorite stretches of sand. David Thompson
Dining: Nico's New Restaurant at Pier 38	Archive »
Nico Casts His Net: The story behind the new Nico’s and its role in Pier 38’s vision as a modern-day fishing village. Martha Cheng \| Photography by Linny Morris
From Our Files	Archive »
The April 2012 archives from our files of Paradise of the Pacific and HONOLULU Magazine. Tiffany Hill
Afterthoughts: Afterthoughts: Fence Hopping	Archive »
The Haiku Stairs might be Hawaii’s busiest off-limits hike. Michael Keany

April 2012

Features

Is Hawaii Worth It?

Egg Donations: A Honolulu Woman's Story

Nico's New Restaurant at Pier 38

The Bird Scarers of Honolulu International Airport

Departments