Robbie Dingeman

Editor at Large of HONOLULU Magazine

Robbie Dingeman is editor at large of Honolulu Magazine. The award-winning journalist has been telling the stories of Hawai‘i for more than 20 years in daily newspapers, on television and on the web. She’s covered politics, crime, consumer news and more. A graduate of the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, she also co-authored two books, Honolulu Homicide and Honolulu CSI. On a way more fun note, she serves as one of two co-artistic directors for the semi-annual Gridiron news parody show, which allows her to obsess about the news and crack jokes while raising money for student internships through the Hawai‘i chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.

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Articles

Editor’s Page: General Interest

Hawai‘i’s general stores bring us what we want and sometimes need.

Opening Valentine’s Day: Sweet and Savory Fight It Out in New Restaurant OTW Craft

Chefs bring Off The Wall concept to King Street.

Heal the Hearts Ball: A Valentine’s Day Party for Divorcees

A Valentine’s Day bash with a twist celebrates its 16th year.

Editor’s Page: Interesting Times

In the garden with Jack and Kim Johnson.

Sour Poi Awards: Celebrating the Strange, the Stupid and the Scandalous of 2014

Honoring the best of the worst news stories from 2014.

Fisherman’s Wharf is Gone, But the Memories Still Remain

The historic Fisherman’s Wharf is remembered by one of its longest-serving waitresses.

Editor’s Page: Wait, 2015?

It’s hard to believe it’s been a year already.

A Holiday Visit From President Obama

Kailua braces for safety zones, protesters and traffic stops.

Chinatown’s Grungy Rock Waterfall Will Soon Be a Greener Place

Say goodbye to Chinatown’s dank, sketchy and expensive eyesore.

Editor’s Page: Perking Along

Finding out what fuels us best.

Cannery Tales: Community Leaders Talk Story About Bygone Summers in Honolulu’s Pineapple Factories

Honolulu’s pineapple factories provided a rite of passage for generations of teens, including state senator David Ige and sumo star Konishiki. These summer jobs tossed them into the grind of a production line and left them with a mix of memories.

Editor’s Page: Pineapple Cannery Memories

When summer smelled like pineapple.

Blood and Guts: 7 Honolulu Dishes Made From Innards, Gizzards and Other Surprising Organs

Hawai‘i folks can eat an impressive array of ethnic foods containing blood, liver or other gutsy dishes.

Bad New Bug in Town

State agriculture officials find pest on Maui that eats a wide range of crops.

Reviving the Tiki Tradition: The 14 Best Tiki Bars on O‘ahu

As a ticky tacky tropical sensation, tiki culture is bigger than Hawai‘i.

Editor’s Page: Exploring Hawai‘i Fashion

The sweat behind the style.

Bollywood Robin Hood Makes You Want to Clap Along and Wash Your Hands

Photo: Brad GodaA Bollywood Robin Hood takes the audience on a swashbuckling, sari-wearing journey at Tenney Theatre complete with slapstick, and catchy songs and some feel-good lessons. Honolulu Theatre for Youth opens its 60th season with this original romp written by…

It’s Deer-Vehicle Crash Season: Hawai‘i Drivers Least Likely in the Nation to Hit a Deer

West Virginia drivers have a one in 39 chance of colliding with a deer. Our odds are 1 in 10,281, and that’s most likely on a neighbor island.

A Day in the Life of an Indie Film Producer: The Making of “Under the Blood Red Sun”

How a low-budget independent film set in World War II-era Hawai‘i comes together through a peek into producer Dana Hankins’ work diary.

A New Community Center Will Give New Life to 114-Year-Old Kakaako Pumping Station

Pacific Gateway Center hopes to open community center by next summer.

Editor’s Page: The Right Reasons

A pig farmer, a chef and Hawaii executives talk about work.

What?! You’re Surprised Hello Kitty is Not a Cat?

Hawaii anthropologist and Hello Kitty author explains why in three questions.

6 Makai Outdoor Adventures on O‘ahu

Surfing, sure, sunbathing, yes. Once you’ve checked off the obvious beach excursions, what other fun does the ocean have to offer?

Go Mauka: 5 Peaceful Mountainside Adventures for Land Lovers on Oahu

Beaches are great, but some weekends you just have to head for the hills. Here are a few of our favorite land-based adventures.

3 Serene Places to Picnic on O‘ahu

In Hawai‘i, eating out doesn’t have to mean at a restaurant. Here are a few of our favorite picnic spots.

9 Reasons Neil Abercrombie Lost the Hawaii Governor’s Race

Neil Abercrombie is the first elected Democratic governor in the state of Hawaii to lose his bid for re-election.

All Eyes on Big Island: Hawaii U.S. Senate Candidates Schatz and Hanabusa Await Election Results

An election will be held on Aug. 15 in Puna.

5 Nighttime Outdoor Adventures on O‘ahu

Some of O‘ahu’s coolest adventures happen outdoors at night.

23 Outdoor Hawai‘i Adventures to Enjoy Now

Hawaii is a beautiful place. Don’t let tourists have all the fun.

4 Stunning Camp Sites Hidden on O‘ahu

With our perfect weather, camping in Hawai‘i couldn’t be easier. Just grab a tent and some supplies, and head out to one of these scenic spots.

Editor’s Page: Get Out and Play

The importance of summer.

Hawaii Democratic Candidates for Governor Sharpen Debate

The incumbent governor and leading state senate challenger met twice, more sparks the second time.

Last Chance to Register to Vote in Drive-Through at Hawaii’s Capitol

Want to vote for or against somebody this year in elections?

Smart People in Hawaii Vote

We created this guide to provide a snapshot of the primary election on Aug. 9 (earlier if you vote absentee).

Hawaii U.S. Senate Smackdown: Colleen Hanabusa vs. Brian Schatz

U.S. Rep. Colleen Hanabusa and U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz square off this year to fill the last two years of the six-year term of powerful political icon Daniel K. Inouye, who died in 2012.