Meet Paulette Kaleikini: The woman who stopped the rail
To most, they’re just old bones in the ground. To Paulette Kaanohiokalani Kaleikini, the iwi kupuna are her ancestors, her history, her culture.
HONOLULU Magazine - December 2012
Top 5 things to do this week (12/26-1/1)
A Monty Pythonathon, a country music Grammy Award winner in concert, New Year's Eve parties and New Year's Day celebrations.
How to keep your 2013 New Year’s resolution
With some help from these four local experts, you may be able to cross this year’s resolution off your list for good.
Travel in Style
First-class travel companions for the season of holiday jet setting.
Bad Company: The final days of Baron Dorcy, Maui Millionaire
The bizarre story behind the death of Maui's ultimate trustafarian.
From Our December Files
December Archives
Modern styles for holiday attire
Strike a stylish chord for those looking to be the life of the party.
Treehouse opens on Ward
Graphic artist Bobby Asato opened Treehouse.
How Long Does it Take to Become Local in Hawai‘i?
Mahalo Rewards: South Park’s episode entitled “Going Native” gets Hawai‘i residents asking this question.
Inside the 2012 Kava Festival
This month Field Notes explores the 2012 Kava Festival.
Up and Coming Architecture Firm: Collaborative Studio
A young Honolulu architecture firm is winning awards and solving problems.
Top 5 things to do this week (12/19-12/25)
Here's our picks for the best music, food, art and nightlife events happening this week.
The Everything Guide to Surfing
Here's how Hawaii surfs now.
Aloha, Dan Inouye
U.S. Senator Daniel Inouye has passed away, at age 88. We’re speechless. Also, learn what happens next.
Top 5 things to do this week (12/12-12/18)
From a 12-12-12 dinner to a boat parade, here are our top picks for the week!
Under the Surface with Boi No Good [Expanded Version]
What happens when local lines get crossed.
Best Lawyers in Hawaii 2012
As the number of legal specialties here—76!—attests, life is complicated. But there’s no need to face those complications without an advocate.
Best Bread in Honolulu
Breaking Bread: Chris Sy uses flour power to make the best bread in town.
Gifts That Give Back
Tis the season for shopping and, with this roundup of gifts that give back, everyone will be feeling merry and bright.
Unsolicited Advice: Gov. Abercrombie, tear down this fence!
From Salt Lake Boulevard by the stadium to Acacia Road in Pearl City: how about a nice hedge instead?
The Do-Overs: 53 by the Sea and Lucky Belly Replace Two Decades-Old Restaurants
In which two decades-old restaurants give way to new ones. One is an outright replacement of the old John Dominis, the other took over a long-time Chinese greasy spoon.
Stylish Notepads to Organize the Holiday Season
The It Lists: Presents for your favorite people. Thank you cards. Party supplies. Stay organized in style this holiday season, with spirited list pads, perfect for keeping your to-dos, and sanity, in check.
Couchsurfing in Hawaii
Couch Tourism: Forget staying in hotels with amenities such as room service, or in-room mini bars. Millions of travelers prefer to spend their vacations with perfect strangers.
