Author: A. Kam Napier

Crowded House in Hawaii

Crowded House in Hawaii! No, not the band—our homes, which are frequently overcrowded because of our high cost of living.

Vanishing Realtors?

The number of Oahu realtors has declined nearly 37 percent over the past two decades.

Loving Leonard's!

Leonard's Bakery on Kapahulu Avenue in Honolulu has done a little housekeeping and painting in its storefront.

Equal Time for Candidates?

This month, we have a Q&A with former Gov. Ben Cayetano, who is currently running for mayor of Honolulu.

Welcome Back Ben Cayetano?

We sat down with former governor and current mayoral candidate Ben Cayetano to talk about rail, old guys and why your commute isn’t going to get any better, no matter who wins.

Whose Private Island?

In HONOLULU Magazine's June 1995 issue, we detail the outrageous lengths to which Microsoft and Lanai Co. (along with a perfectly willing Maui Police Department) went to keep media and the public off of Lanai for the Gates' nuptials. Let's hope Ellison is a better neighbor.

Honolulu's Best Architecture

Buildings define the personality of a city, even in Honolulu, where the natural environment outshines our built one. Which buildings define Honolulu?

Architecture: Best Buildings in Honolulu, Hawaii

Buildings define the personality of a city, even in Honolulu, where the natural environment outshines our built one. Which buildings define Honolulu? We assembled a panel of 13 of Honolulu's most accomplished architects to decide.

From Our Files

The May 2012 archives from our files of Paradise of the Pacific and HONOLULU Magazine.

Unsolicited Advice for HPD

Unsolicited Advice: Do You Know Why We're Writing This, Officer?: It happened on King Street, downtown, during one of the Honolulu Police Department’s antijaywalking campaigns.

"Think About It" segment

Please do check this out and think about it! To John Fink and the crew at KFVE, thank you.

Governor Fasttrack?

I'm reading over at Civil Beat about how Gov. Neil Abercrombie supports Senate Bill 755 in Hawaii.

Downtown Dream Rental

For downtown Honolulu executive-types looking to raise a family close to work, it would be hard to beat this three-bedroom penthouse.

Not So Hard in Honolulu for a Pimp

"In one year, Honolulu police made more than 200 prostitution arrests. But only one of those arrests involved a pimp — and he was never charged."–via Civil Beat

Best of Honolulu 2012

Honolulu is packed with so much great stuff, it can be hard to know where to begin. To give you a headstart, we’ve explored the city to find the best products, services, food and entertainment—so you can make the most of everything Honolulu has to offer.

The Descendants Win Golden Globe

Best film of 2011? I knew that it was getting great reviews, but always felt like the critics had seen a different movie than the one I saw.

Sour Poi Awards 2011

Celebrating the best of the worst of 2011—the strange, the stupid and the scandalous.