December 2006

Features

Night Shift

Night Shift

When the sun goes down, a completely different Honolulu comes to life. For most of us, it’s a time to watch television and then go to sleep, but, for some, it’s time for work. Meet the people...

“Mom”

An excerpt from former Gov. Ben Cayetano’s upcoming autobiography, Ben, A Memoir, from Street Kid to Governor.

The Last Plantation

The shutdown of one of Hawai‘i’s few remaining pineapple plantations leaves 600 workers without jobs and possibly 200 without homes.

Departments

Editor's Page: Working Late

Honolulu works and plays by moonlight.

Letters: Letters 12|06

Calabash: Shopping: Gettin’ Figgy With It

The holiday song may demand figgy pudding, but frankly, we’d rather receive these fig-themed goodies.

Calabash: What’s for Dinner?

Maybe you’re swamped at work, juggling the needs of a busy family or just don’t want to fuss with cooking—or perhaps all three. But you don’t have to survive on cereal and...

Calabash: Environment: The Plant Seekers

Sometimes you’ve got to take a risk when saving a dying species.

Calabash: Q+A

Donald Pascual

Calabash: Waikiki After Dark

Calabash: Technology: Did You Hear That?

A Hawai‘i-based researcher uses a new kind of transmitter to figure out when sharks are eating, and where.

Calabash: Our Town: Kaimuki

A new book charts the rapid growth of Honolulu.

Calabash: Epic Book

Restoring a lost legend.

Calabash: Music Review

Jake Shimabukuro, Gently Weeps, Hitchhike Records

Calabash: Clipping Service

Calabash: Environment: Clearly Beloved

A Honolulu-made kayak makes it all the way to New York’s art scene.

Fashion: Land of the Lost

Steam things up with this season’s hottest accessories. Whether it’s a reptile-inspired handbag or chunky, topaz jewelry, these looks are anything but extinct.

Making a Difference: A Time for Giving

The Salvation Army hits the streets again this holiday season, collecting donations, toys and clothing to bring Christmas to all of Hawai‘i’s children.

Dining: Eating at the Bar

When dining out means bar stools for two.

From Our Files

Chronicling the Islands since 1888.

Afterthoughts: Fear Factor

A scaredy-cat tries to embrace adventure.