June 2011

Features
	The World of Towing in Hawaii Tow This: It’s a necessary part of city life, but it’s also one of the most hated. A look into the rough-and-tumble world of towing. Michael Keany, Photography by Olivier Koning
	The Leading Causes of Death in Hawaii What's Killing Us? You’ve got to go somehow. Here are the things you should really worry about. Tiffany Hill, Illustrations by Stuart Bradford
	Best Doctors in Hawaii 2011 The list of the 397 best doctors in Hawaii was determined by the doctors themselves. Photography by Rae Huo
	Herb Kane: The Last Interview Just months ago, we had the opportunity to talk with Herb Kane, as powerful an artist as Hawaii has ever produced. John Heckathorn, Paintings by Herb Kawainui Kane

Departments
Editor's Page: Editor's Page: Don’t Worry So Much	Archive »
The health risks with which you should—and shouldn’t—be concerned. A. Kam Napier
Letters: Feedback	Archive »
...on "Grading the Public High Schools," "Ten Years of Schools Coverage" and "Curbing the Clutter"
Calabash: Performance Art in Honolulu	Archive »
Tomorrow, Saturday, June 18, visiting artist Ernesto Pujol, as well as 19 local artists, will perform “Speaking in Silence" around Oahu. Anna Carriveau
Around Town: Solar Powered Beer	Archive »
Light, Beer: Kona Brewing Co. reaps savings—and makes a good brew—using solar power. Sheila Sarhangi
Around Town: Espresso Yourself at Glazer's Coffee	Archive »
If Carly Simon had frequented Glazer’s Coffee on South King Street, she might have sung about flowers in her coffee instead of clouds. Martha Cheng
Around Town: Things to Do in June in Hawaii	Archive »
From kids’ piano competitions and theater performances to wine festivals and steak-cooking classes, June offers hands-on activities for everyone. Laura Berbusse
Food: Heeia Kea Pier: Locally-Sourced and Styled	Archive »
Sitting on the Dock of the Bay: Locally sourced, and still local-style, at Heeia Kea Pier. Lavonne Leong
Web Exclusive: Honolulu Fourth of July Fireworks	Archive »
Celebrate the 235th fourth of July at these public firework events in Honolulu. Anna Carriveau
Web Exclusive: Foodland in Hawaii Kai Closing?	Archive »
Apparently, Foodland has suddenly announced that it will close its Koko Marina location on July 10. A. Kam Napier
Shopping: Shopping for the Unusual	Archive »
These new Honolulu stores will appeal to shoppers on a quest for something unusual. Kathryn Drury Wagner
Entertainment: Bear-ing Witness	Archive »
A giant, stuffed panda peers out over Nimitz Highway. Victoria Wiseman
Entertainment: Real Stories About Waves, Rice and Big Happiness	Archive »
The Real Stories: Three new books take a deeper look at familiar subjects. Michael Keany
Entertainment: From Our Files	Archive »
June archives A. Kam Napier
Field Notes: Field Guide: Be Our Guest	Archive »
Tired of showing visitors the same old tourist destinations? Try these alternatives to freshen things up. Rachel Ross, Photography by David Croxford
Dining: Heeia Kea Pier: Locally-Sourced and Styled	Archive »
Sitting on the Dock of the Bay: Locally sourced, and still local-style, at Heeia Kea Pier. Lavonne Leong
Dining: Hot Pots in Honolulu Restaurants	Archive »
What’s trendy in Honolulu restaurants? A commonly found, Asian family meal with a thousand-year history. Here’s why it seems so new. John Heckathorn, Photography by Olivier Koning
From Our Files	Archive »
June archives A. Kam Napier
Afterthoughts: Afterthoughts: How's My Driving?	Archive »
Forget these “suspensions pending investigations.” I’d rather see some bad drivers frog-marched out of TheBus’ headquarters. Kathryn Drury Wagner

June 2011

Features

The World of Towing in Hawaii

The Leading Causes of Death in Hawaii

Best Doctors in Hawaii 2011

Herb Kane: The Last Interview

Departments