Author: A. Kam Napier, editor

History comes alive, in this issue and in the Islands.

Architecture in Hawaii finally breaks from the beige herd.

There’s something deeply satisfying about scoring a good deal.

Our list of “The 50 Greatest Hawai‘i Songs” will have you singing along.

From toilet brushes to saving lives, good design speaks to who we are.

send letters to the editor at letters_honmag@pacificbasin.net Money may not buy happiness, but it ought to buy possibilities. When I look at the public discussion on transit in Honolulu, the sums at play are staggering. The city is poised to…

There’s a lot to be optimistic about, it turns out.

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

Honolulu works and plays by moonlight.

Honolulu has an Achilles heel—its economy.

Keep smoking—your health depends upon it!

HONOLULU Magazine says goodbye to one art director, and welcomes another.

An unexpected encounter with a bird reminded me why we need good doctors and hospitals.

Island rhythms include more than Hawaiian music. In fact, there’s a world of music right outside your door.

Hawai’i is home to a thriving community of creative design pros.

Our city offers world-class thinkers, as well as great plate lunches.

Thoughts on the Grammy Awards and crime.

There's a story behind everyone who lives in the Islands.