2019 Hale ‘Aina Award Winners: Sheldon Simeon’s Lineage on Maui Wins Gold for Hawai‘i’s Best New Restaurant
Sheldon Simeon has had some very public ups and downs. The lessons he’s learned from them culminate in his latest restaurant on Maui.
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Former Wai‘oli Tea Room Reopens with 10 Dishes and a Renewed Focus on its Mission
Gone are the chintz tablecloths, red velvet waffles and gift shop bric-a-brac.
Sour Poi Awards: Looking Back on the Best of the Worst News in Hawai‘i from 2019
The offbeat, obscure and outrageous.
2019 Hale ‘Aina Award Winners: The Best Breakfast Restaurants in Hawai‘i
At Café Kaila, Koko Head Café and Over Easy, success comes from memories of favorite family mornings, and some spectacular versions of home cooking.
Jon Matsubara Serves “Refined Grinds” at One of Honolulu’s Hottest New Restaurants
Now, chef Jon Matsubara is in the kitchen of one of the most buzzable new eateries in town—and it’s finally his.
The Doctor Will See You Now. Can Telemedicine Save the Medical Care Crisis in Hawai‘i?
All ideas are on the table, including shorter and less rigorous training for some doctors. But time and money are running out.
50 Ways to Volunteer in Hawai‘i in 2020
From drop-in workdays that take just a few hours to opportunities to train in a new skill, here are dozens of ways to make a difference in 2020.
17 Nisei Veterans Share Stories of the Lives They Built in Hawai‘i After World War II
They’re our everyday heroes in plain clothes—the revered second-generation Japanese American veterans of World War II. Fewer than 250 Hawai‘i nisei vets are known to be alive today in Hawai‘i. And the war is just part of their life stories.
How the Conflict Over the Thirty Meter Telescope Has Reawakened a More-Than-Century-Old Battle
It’s the largest movement since Native Hawaiians rallied to fight the military bombing of Kaho‘olawe in the 1970s.
Da Untold Story of Hawaiian Santa, a Pidgin Story by Lee A. Tonouchi
A never-before published work of fiction from the renowned Pidgin Guerilla.
7 Things We Expect President Obama Will Do on O‘ahu
After many Hawai‘i vacations, President Barack Obama is spending Christmas on O‘ahu with his family this month once again. Here’s what to expect.
Meet the Guardians of the Nēnē Who Are Helping to Save Hawai‘i’s Endangered Bird
On private lands across Hawai‘i, generations of families and ranchers have hosted and cared for the endangered bird.
Will These 4 Hawaiian Traditions Disappear Forever? Meet the Teachers Who Are Fighting to Keep Them Alive
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs hopes to bolster ancient cultural traditions with a soon-to-be-released directory of artists, instructors and experts. Meet four of those practitioners who are fighting to keep their ancient arts alive.
Are We Really Cashing in On TV And Film Production in Hawai‘i, Or Is It Just a Hollywood Illusion?
Last year was Hawai‘i’s most lucrative year to date for film production. So why are we setting limits that some say will keep studios away?
How Screenwriters Aaron and Jordan Kandell Went from Hawai‘i to Hollywood
Local twins and screenwriters Aaron and Jordan Kandell hadn’t planned a future in film. Yet they went from Hawai‘i to Hollywood. Here’s how.
After 71 Years in Business, Hawai‘i’s Family-Run Foodland is Swinging for the Fences
Changes are happening across Foodland’s 33 stores, some gradual and subtle, others over the top. And there’s more coming.
A Writer’s World: How to Make it in Hawai‘i
Yes, lucky we live Hawai‘i, the only state with its own regional literature. But, lately, it’s only gotten harder to make a go of it for our diverse, dedicated and ink-stained scribbling class.
In Transition: Hawai‘i’s Transgender Teens
Here is how Hawai‘i is succeeding, and struggling, when it comes to supporting students in transition.
Best of Honolulu 2019
Discover all the 2019 Best of Honolulu winners—both editorial and reader picks.
Best of Honolulu 2019: The Best for Families on O‘ahu
The 5 editorial and reader picks for the best for you and your ʻohana.
These 3 Family-Owned Eateries Are Bringing Local Favorites to Wider Audiences
While keeping the “small island feel.”
Best of Honolulu 2019: The Best Services on O‘ahu
The 47 editorial and reader picks for the places in Honolulu that make our lives just a bit easier.
Flights of Fancy: The Best Way To Find Out What Kind of Alcohol You Prefer Is To Try Everything
At these Hale ‘Aina winning restaurants and bars, you can choose your own drinking adventure or go with the pros.
