January 2007

Features

The Sour Poi Awards

Celebrating the best of the worst of 2006—follies, foibles and bizarre moments.

Michael Keany, illustrations by Matt Mignanelli

How is the Mayor Doing?

It’s been two years since Mufi Hannemann took over Honolulu Hale. Is the city any better off today?

Ronna Bolante

23rd Annual Hale ‘Aina Awards

Departments
Editor's Page: The City Past and Present Archive »

The Honolulu of 150 years ago—strange, yet familiar.

A. Kam Napier, editor
Letters: Letters 1|07 Archive »

Q+A Archive »

Micah Kane

Michael Keany
Special Promotional Section: Taste the World Archive »

They came from different countries and backgrounds, but these Honolulu restaurateurs now share the same passions: good food, fresh ingredients and feeding a legion of happy customers.

Joan Namkoong
Calabash: Music Review Archive »

Na Palapalai, Ka Pua Hae Hawai‘i, Koops2 Entertainment

Michael Keany
Calabash: Arts: Going Pro Archive »

Can a professional repertory company make it in Hawai‘i?

Melissa Dylan
Calabash: 10 Reasons to Buy my Book! Archive »

Charles Memminger
Calabash: Life After the Plantation Archive »

Del Monte pineapple plantation’s decision to shut down two years early leaves hundreds of workers wondering how to move on.

Ronna Bolante
Calabash: City: No Place to Go Archive »

Restroom relief cannot come soon enough to downtown Honolulu.

Kathryn Drury Wagner
Calabash: Green Resolutions Archive »

Six practical ways you can help save the planet this New Year.

Sheila Sarhangi
Calabash: Profile: Horton’s Hits Archive »

Remembering a HONOLULU Magazine alum.
Calabash: Books: Chew Through Maui Archive »

A breezy guide to eating well on the Valley Isle.

Kathryn Drury Wagner
Calabash: A new boxing studio in Manoa Archive »

Calabash: By the Numbers Archive »

That's Highway Robbery!

Lori Anne Tomonari
Calabash: Community: A Matter of Trust Archive »

Can community land trusts provide affordable housing? Maui is set to find out.

Dennis Hollier
Making a Difference: Full Circle Archive »

Lawrence Tseu made it to the top of his industry. Now he’s doing all he can to help others.

Lori Anne Tomonari
From Our Files: From Our Files | January Archive »

Chronicling the Islands since 1888.

Ronna Bolante
Afterthoughts: Pseudo Relief Archive »

Buying cold medicine? Don’t act so suspicious!

Kathryn Drury Wagner, managing editor