August 2009

Features
The Wrath of Vog

The Wrath of Vog

What do we really know about vog and its effects?

Leslie Lang
Hawaii at the Movies

Hawaii at the Movies

We found 10 films in which Hawaii appears as itself, and decently so.

Lorraine Jonemann
50 Moments of Statehood

50 Moments of Statehood

Turning points that shaped Hawaii.

Tiffany Hill, Lorraine Jonemann, Michael Keany and A. Kam Napier

Departments
Editor's Page: Editor's Page: Our 50 Moments Archive »

This state has gone through a lot in its young life.

A. Kam Napier
Letters: Feedback Archive »

...on towing cars and home prices.
Restaurant Guide: Restaurant Guide: 25 Reasons to Eat Breakfast Archive »

Put down that boring box of bran, because we have found the most delicious, wake-me-up and go-go breakfasts available from Island restaurants.

Starr Begley, Christine Hitt, Lorraine Jonemann, Sheila Sarhangi, Kim Steutermann Rogers and Catherine Tarleton
Restaurant Guide: Restaurant Guide: Four Perfect Days Archive »

We have assembled the ideal breakfast, lunch and dinner itineraries for Oahu, Maui, Kauai and the Big Island. These are our recommendations for four perfect days.

Starr Begley, A. Kam Napier, Kim Steutermann Rogers and Catherine Tarleton
Science: From Wave to Table: A Sea of Change Archive »

Studying ocean science and renewable-energy technologies.

Jenny Quill
Calabash: Goal! Archive »

Members of the Hawaiian Island Water Polo team hone their skills for the 41st Annual Hawaiian Invitational Water Polo Tournament...
Calabash: Web Exclusive: Technology for Golf Archive »

Here's a list of the newest available equipment that just might make you two strokes happier.

Lorraine Jonemann
Our Town: The Skin We're In Archive »

Can you guess the most popular tattoos in Honolulu?

Charles Memminger

Around Town: 7 Reasons to Get Out Archive »

7 things to do in August

Tiffany Hill
Around Town: Field Guide: Aiea Archive »

The freeway may run right through it, but Aiea—with its local eateries, small businesses and a bowling alley that lures celebs—makes it worth taking the off-ramp.

Catherine Toth
Food: Beer is Coming to Dinner Archive »

Ales, stouts and lagers go from the bar to the dinner table in Honolulu’s latest foodie brewhaha, the beer dinner.

Jenny Quill
People: The Aerobics Guy on the Beach Archive »

He’s been on television for years, leading a troupe of aerobics dancers. Who is this Gilad?

Sheila Sarhangi
Shopping: Trash to Totes Archive »

David Watt hopes to save the Waikiki shore—one trendy tote at a time...

Lorraine Jonemann
Music Review: CD Reviews: Anuhea and Kiwini Vaitai Archive »

Music reviews of Anuhea and Kiwini Vaitai.

Michael Keany
Books: Made in Makaha Archive »

In his latest book, Stuart Coleman profiles Makaha, as seen through its most famous inhabitants.

Matt Tuohy
Sports: Surfing the Street Archive »

A new sport takes stand-up paddling on the road. Literally.

Matt Tuohy
History: History at Your Fingertips Archive »

The Hawaiian Journal of History, from 1967 to 2008, is now available online as a free, searchable database.

Michael Keany
Environment: Fur Ball Archive »

The problems posed by feral cats seem to have nine lives.

Sheila Sarhangi
Making a Difference: Making a Difference: On the Frontlines Archive »

Resource centers assist clients in finding a home and employment.

Tiffany Hill
From Our Files Archive »

August archives

Tiffany Hill
Afterthoughts: Afterthoughts: Prize Night Archive »

A one-year anniversary touches a tender nerve.

Kathryn Drury Wagner