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,…
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.
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
October 2007
A Gift from the Queen
A small group of volunteers helps to raise money and donations for Hawaii’s orphaned children.
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.
7 Reasons to Get Out
September 2007
The Power of One
After four decades of public service in Hawaii, Cecilia Blackfield isn’t done yet.
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.
Finding Beretania
The people, businesses, landmarks, history and food that make this street such an integral part of Honolulu’s cityscape.
7 Reasons to Get Out
August
Justice For All
Local lawyers donate their evenings and weekends to ensure all of Hawaii has access to legal services and resources.
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…
The Best Lawyers in Hawaii 2007
This year, we present our largest pool of lawyers ever, with 222 individual attorneys in 38 specialties.
7 Reasons to Get Out
July 2007
Strength in Numbers
New parents provide support to one another during a challenging life phase.
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.
Reality Check
Hawai‘i donors turn their dollars into books, computers, an education and a future for Cambodia.
Field Guide: ‘Aiea Heights Dr.
From old-school diners to new-wave bowling, this area is worth a stop.
Closing the Gap
A library program helps the visually impaired keep up on best-sellers, magazines and even movies.
Hawaii by Design – Designs for Living
Good design isn’t limited to buildings or houses. We shopped with this in mind, looking for clever local designers who create things worth sharing your life with.
Best of Honolulu 2007
It’s that time of year again. We’ve scoured the island, grilled the experts and enlisted your help to bring you the best “Best of Honolulu“ ever.
Best of Honolulu – Entertainment
It’s that time of year again. We’ve scoured the island, grilled the experts and enlisted your help to bring you the best “Best of Honolulu“ ever.
Field Guide: Kahala
We explored the area under the H1 overpass and found everything from pizza to puppies.
7 Reasons to Get Out of the House
3/01 GET CULTURED Spend a night at the theater. Manoa Valley Theatre presents the off-Broadway musical She Loves Me. The romantic comedy served as the basis for the film You’ve Got Mail. Call 988-6131 for tickets. Mar. 1-11 photo: istock…
Best of Honolulu – People
It’s that time of year again. We’ve scoured the island, grilled the experts and enlisted your help to bring you the best “Best of Honolulu“ ever.
Best of Honolulu – Fitness
It’s that time of year again. We’ve scoured the island, grilled the experts and enlisted your help to bring you the best “Best of Honolulu“ ever.
Best of Honolulu – Services
It’s that time of year again. We’ve scoured the island, grilled the experts and enlisted your help to bring you the best “Best of Honolulu“ ever.
Best of Honolulu – Food
It’s that time of year again. We’ve scoured the island, grilled the experts and enlisted your help to bring you the best “Best of Honolulu“ ever.
Best of Honolulu – Shopping
It’s that time of year again. We’ve scoured the island, grilled the experts and enlisted your help to bring you the best “Best of Honolulu“ ever.
Common Ground
Two groups of Hawai‘i’s young professionals are coming together to help change the worlds of surfing and advertising.
Kapahulu Kafé
A visit to a new ‘awa bar
Good Samaritans
Local dentists have banded together to help Hawai‘i’s underserved communities achieve better oral health.
By the Numbers
That's Highway Robbery!
Full Circle
Lawrence Tseu made it to the top of his industry. Now he’s doing all he can to help others.
Night Shift
When the sun goes down, a completely different Honolulu comes to life. For most of us, it’s a time to watch television and then go to sleep, but, for some, it’s time for work. Meet the people who are up all night—making nightlife fun, keeping us safe, and making sure the city is ready to go when we wake up in the morning.
A Time for Giving
The Salvation Army hits the streets again this holiday season, collecting donations, toys and clothing to bring Christmas to all of Hawai‘i’s children.
Pampered Pooch
Spoil your four-legged companion with groovy pet goodies.
The Unretired
Rocking chairs and gold watches are the stuff of yesterday’s retirees. Today, the rules are different.
Let the Healing Begin
By facing the victims of their crimes, inmates at Waiawa prison start to move forward.
Tropical Stylings
Local designers team up with Bono.
Mind Meals on Wheels
Hawai‘i Literacy’s traveling library delivers books to children and families on the Wai‘anae coast.
Lighting the Way
The Hawai‘i Children’s Cancer Foundation raises awareness and hope for local cancer patients and survivors.
The Things They Carried
Take a revealing look into the handbags—and lives—of strangers. What’s in your bag?
