Hip Moms
Five different great gift ideas for Mother's Day.
Author: Lori Anne Tomonari
Volunteer Tourism
Volunteer Tourism is a rising trend to get involved and help foreign countries, while playing tourist.
Lei Queen
Former Kupuna Lei Queen of 2002, Elizabeth Mapuana Freitas.Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Mapuana Freitas Skip the diamond-studded tiara and definitely skip the stiletto heels. The Lei Queen pageant, sponsored by the City and County Department of Parks and Recreation,…
St. Patrick’s Day
Crowds invade downtown Honolulu to celebrate the luck of the Irish
Hot New Stores
These aren't average shops and they don't cater to average shoppers. These stores are for the shopper on a mission, welcoming big-bellied moms-to-be, mixed martial arts enthusiasts, artsy decorators and anyone gifting these people.
Punahou Covers Up
As skirts get shorter and midriffs barer, even Punahou is turning to uniforms
Thirtyninehotel
The new Chinatown hot spot invites the urban, the artsy and the curious.
7 Reasons to Get Out
October 2007
The Ultimate Tailgater
Here’s to another season of green-clad, beer-guzzling, burger-grillin’, diehard Warriors fans. May you cheer hard and triumph.
7 Reasons to Get Out
September 2007
Live Well for Less
Want to beat the high cost of living in the Islands? Move to Minneapolis. Barring that, you can read this story, which has ideas on how to stretch your dollar.
A Gift from the Queen
A small group of volunteers helps to raise money and donations for Hawaii’s orphaned children.
Finding Beretania
The people, businesses, landmarks, history and food that make this street such an integral part of Honolulu’s cityscape.
Cheap Eats
Hungry for good values, we combed through the Islands in pursuit of delicious meals for $20 or less. We lunched, we brunched, we wined, we dined. And we found you can eat well, accompanied only by a minted portrait of Andrew Jackson. The secret is not just knowing where to go, but what to order. So grab your wallet, and follow us.
7 Reasons to Get Out
August
The Power of One
After four decades of public service in Hawaii, Cecilia Blackfield isn’t done yet.
7 Reasons to Get Out
July 2007
Growing Funds
Last April we covered an 8-month training program provided by the Hawaii Alliance for Community-Based Economic Development (HACBED). The nonprofit, which exists to help other nonprofits, has been especially useful to Mala Ai Opio (MAO Farms) in Waianae. With HACBED’s…
Justice For All
Local lawyers donate their evenings and weekends to ensure all of Hawaii has access to legal services and resources.
The Best Lawyers in Hawaii 2007
This year, we present our largest pool of lawyers ever, with 222 individual attorneys in 38 specialties.
Field Guide: Live Jazz
It may be hard to find, but Honolulu does have a jazz scene. Here’s a map to its hidden treasures.
Strength in Numbers
New parents provide support to one another during a challenging life phase.
Field Guide: ‘Aiea Heights Dr.
From old-school diners to new-wave bowling, this area is worth a stop.
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From plantation towns to planned communities, Central O‘ahu has its share of secret spots, a bumper crop of bowling alleys and neighborhood eats.
We celebrated National Take a Hike Day (Nov. 17), with a round up of our top picks for the best hikes on the Island.
Not willing to change her identity to be part of the industry, Mahina Florence is at the height of her career because of her flawless Hawaiian complexion, strong athletic build, and friendly aloha spirit.
These restaurants and cafés hold themselves to a higher eco-standard that make deciding where to eat for ocean-minded people an easy decision.