Michael Keany

Former executive editor Michael Keany graduated from the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa with a degree in journalism, and has been writing and editing for HONOLULU Magazine since 2004.

Articles

Meet the Homeschoolers

An increasing number of Hawaii families are choosing to educate their children at home. We spoke with three of them to learn more about the realities of homeschooling.

Contenders to the Throne

We take a look at local groups who are already operating their own functional Hawaiian governments—kings, queens and ministers of the interior.

Who is Robert Lee?

What’s life like for the guy with the most common name in the phone book? We called every Robert Lee in the book to find out.

The Coolest Jobs in Hawaii

What do you daydream about when you’re at work? Surfing? Shopping? What if you could do it for a living? This month, we found 11 lucky people who get paid to do what many would do for free.

Lo-Fi, High Art

A local photographer takes amazing art shots--using only a pinhole camera.

Best of Honolulu 2009

We've scoured the Islands once more to find the best products, services, food and entertainment, all to help you live better in Honolulu.

50 Reasons to Love This City

It’s easy to take for granted how cool, how eclectic, how just plain great this city is, so we thought we’d list just a few of the reasons, both big and little, that we love this place.

Wai‘alae on the Rise

This 2.5-mile stretch makes up one of the city’s last, best walking neighborhoods, packed with restaurants, shops and small businesses.

Round Top, Straight Edges

After more than 40 years as a commercial architect, Vincent Tai designed his first single-family residence–for himself. The result is modern, open and original.

Sour Poi Awards

Celebrating the best of the worst of 2007—from the strange to the stupid to the scandalous.

Second Honeymoon

One of Hawaii's best albums is back in stores, after decades out of print.

Music Review

A Hawaiian Christmas by Amy Hanaiali'i and Slack Key Christmas by various artists.

The Art of the Apartment

More rooms aren't always better. This downtown Harbor Square renovation devotes 2,000 square feet to creating a spectacular studio apartment.

Best Bars 2007

Almost everyone over the age of 21 has a spirited opinion on the best bar in Honolulu.

9 Most Endangered Historic Sites in Hawaii

This annual list, compiled by the Historic Hawaii foundation, in cooperation with the State Historic Preservation Division, selects some of Hawaii's most endangered historic places.

Making It

Hawaii works hard for its money. We took a look at 12 different businesses—from Matson to L&L Drive-Inn to a downtown parking garage—to find out just what it takes to make a living in paradise.

Music Review

S&R, Sean Naauao and Robi Kahakalau, (Poi Pounder Records)

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.

Music Review

‘Aina Kupuna, Hoku Zuttermeister, (Kaleiola Records)

Castle in the Sky

For a busy single mom, this Hokua penthouse apartment has become the ideal home—after a few tweaks, of course.

Scrap Yard: Does God Exist?

Victor Stenger, professor emeritus of physics and astronomy at the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa, recently released a book, God: The Failed Hypothesis—How Science Shows That God Does Not Exist. We asked Charles Hayes, dean of the University of Hawai‘i’s College of Natural Sciences, to offer an opposing viewpoint on the relationship between God and science.

Hawai‘i by Design

From signature stores to sophisticated hotels to ancient tattoo techniques, design is everywhere in Hawai‘i, challenging who we think we are.