November 2009

Features
	The Funniest People in Hawaii It takes one to know one, so we asked award-winning comedy writer Charles Memminger to choose the most hilarious comedians the Islands have produced. Charles Memminger
	Close to You Mark Arbeit’s photo essay captures the essence of the Islands. Photography by Mark Arbeit, Captions by Kathryn Drury Wagner
	Contenders to the Throne We take a look at local groups who are already operating their own functional Hawaiian governments—kings, queens and ministers of the interior. Michael Keany
	Hawaii's Most Endangered Historic Sites This annual list of some of the state's most endangered places highlights both ancient landmarks and more modern sites. Jenny Quill
	Getting Away With It? Oahu has almost 50,000 outstanding bench warrants. Are criminals walking scot-free? Tiffany Hill
	The 2009 Photo Contest Presenting the winners of the 2009 Honolulu Magazine/Hotels & Resorts of Halekulani Photo Contest. Judged by: Peter Shaindlin, A. Kam Napier and Kristin Lipman
	Liliha Moments In this photo essay, National Geographic photographer Paul Chesley turned his lens on the neighborhood of Liliha. Photography by Paul Chesley, Text by Sheila Sarhangi

Departments
Editor's Page: Editor's Page: Love Stories	Archive »
Our Holiday Annual celebrates Hawaii. A. Kam Napier
Letters: Feedback	Archive »
...on the coolest jobs in Hawaii, philanthropists and eating outside the box.
Calabash: Kyudo!	Archive »
Hawaii Kyudo Kai's members hone their skills every Sunday.
Our Town: The Third Way	Archive »
Harm-reduction advocates meet this month to change the way we deal with addiction. Matt Tuohy
Around Town: 7 Reasons to Get Out	Archive »
7 things to do in Hawaii in November. Tiffany Hill
Around Town: Classical Tour	Archive »
Pianist Xiayin Wang brings her artistry to the Islands. Kathryn Drury Wagner
Food: Yogurt Culture	Archive »
Just as neon colors, jelly sandals and tight jeans have made their comeback, so has fro-yo in Hawaii. Kathryn Drury Wagner
Food: Snack Time... Hawaiian Style	Archive »
Why spend money buying the same old Mainland-made snacks when there are locally made alternatives that are just as tasty, and healthier? Renee Lee
People: Beer Seers	Archive »
An unlikely duo of Hawaii beer enthusiasts have developed a following online. Catherine E. Toth
Arts: Unsolicited Advice	Archive »
Why the symphony should consider playing scores. A. Kam Napier
Arts: Across the Universe	Archive »
The Beatles/Hawaii connection. Tiffany Hill
Books: Garden of Readin'	Archive »
Plant the seeds of ideas with these new titles. Kathryn Drury Wagner
Sports: Meet Superwoman	Archive »
This salsa dancing powerlifter crushes stereotypes about strength. Matt Tuohy
History: The Nerviest Man in Honolulu	Archive »
Hilo-based historian Joe Theroux recounts the 1896 kidnapping of James Campbell. Joe Theroux
Environment: Near Enough to Touch	Archive »
Unknown to many, an island right off Honolulu is being slowly restored to health. Sheila Sarhangi
Field Notes: Field Guide: Pupukea	Archive »
Aside from world-famous surfing locations, Pupukea has hikes, shops, trading posts and an open mic for the musician inside you. Matt Tuohy
Making a Difference: Making a Difference: 21st-Century Schooling	Archive »
The Schools of the Future initiative seeks to transform Island education. Tiffany Hill
Dining: Dining: Taking Suggestions	Archive »
This month, our restaurant critic let other people decide where he should eat. John Heckathorn
From Our Files	Archive »
November archives
Afterthoughts: Afterthoughts: Paper Rafts	Archive »
Buoyed each day by a teacher’s notes, I kept my head above water. Kathryn Drury Wagner

November 2009

Features

The Funniest People in Hawaii

Close to You

Contenders to the Throne

Hawaii's Most Endangered Historic Sites

Getting Away With It?

The 2009 Photo Contest

Liliha Moments

Departments