December 2005

There's a story behind everyone who lives in the Islands.

A. Kam Napier, Editor

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Over the past century, more than 300,000 Filipinos have immigrated to Hawai'i. Among them are three generations of my family.

Ronna Bolante

The roots of Island families reach far across the globe. Here, one kama'aina grapples with a family history forever changed by Hitler's Germany.

James Dannenberg

Tasting chocolate is as complex and sensual as sampling wines.

Joan Namkoong

A Lanikai home avoids the blue-roof McMansion syndrome, with natural materials, exotic hardwoods and not too much house.

Michael Keany

Since September 2004, Larry Bush has served as the president and CEO of the YMCA of Honolulu. Bush has been the leader of the three major projects that represent the group's future: new YMCAs in...

Brandon Lee

The Date Street Mini Park Pumping Station.

Michael Keany

Kathryn Drury Wagner

Guns will blaze at the Chinese Film Festival.

A. Kam Napier

Looking for a hot event on December 31? Ring in the New Year at one of these parties.

Mild-mannered dentist by day, lethal spear-gun creator by night.

Jenny Quill

A new collection of short stories focuses on young women in suburbia.

A. Kam Napier

On the set of Lost, Hawai'i's professional stuntmen and stuntwomen roll with the punches.

Kathryn Drury Wagner

We hit three of Honolulu's newest stores for a holiday gift-list blitz.

Lori Anne Tomonari

Kathryn Drury Wagner

Brittni Paiva, Hear ..., Talmidim Productions

Michael Keany

The Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) consults with local business owners to help them flourish.

Katherine Nichols

It's scientific truth: There's nothing more romantic than a meal.

John Heckathorn

HONOLULU Magazine and Paradise of the Pacific, chronicling the Islands since 1888.

Ronna Bolante

Mild or spicy? If you are among the small tribe of redheads living in Hawai'i, it's hard to convince chefs to serve you the latter.

Kathryn Drury Wagner