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Movers and Shakers: Hawaii's Up and Coming Bartenders

Natalie Schack, Illustrations by Dana Paresa,

Meet Honolulu's new crop of bartenders who approach drinks like chefs craft dishes.

Hawaii Space Exploration: UH Students Reach for the Sky

James Cave, Illustration by Lenie Suetos,

Once UH students fling their Hiaka Satellite into space, this place might never again be the same.

Vegan and Gluten-free Dining in Hawaii

Lesa Griffith,

Vegan? Gluten-free? Plant yourself at one of these eateries, where less is more.

An Inside Look at Larry Ellison's Lanai

David Thompson, Photos by Ryan Siphers,

Tech billionaire Larry Ellison has set out to transform the Pineapple Isle into a “laboratory for sustainability.” How does Lanai feel about that?

Honolulu Real Estate Trends: What's Next?

Frances Nuar, Additional reporting by Tiffany Hill,

What you need to know to get in, get out, or sit tight in the latest local real estate spike.

8 Kakaako eateries: The places in between

Mari Taketa, Photography by Olivier Koning,

Exploring Kakaako’s plate-lunch past, diner roots, hidden Thai and Vietnamese spots, and its new, healthy-eating corridor.

Hawai‘i’s Japanese Buddhist Temples Are Struggling to Keep Ancient Traditions Alive

Tiffany Hill,

In summer, Japanese Buddhist temples across the Islands come alive with lanterns and bon dancers. But temple membership has dwindled. When the most active participants are elderly, is Hawai‘i about to lose something unique?

Hawaii's Best Bars: Outdoor Edition

Gene Park, Photos by Rae Huo,

What could be finer than fresh air and a view with your pau hana drinks? These 12 bars stand out from the rest, and remind us—lucky we live Hawaii.

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From the Mountain to the Sea: Saving the Heeia Ahupuaa

Lavonne Leong, PHOTOS BY OLIVIER KONING,

Today, three Native Hawaiian-led organizations and thousands of volunteers are at the forefront of efforts to restore an ahupuaa neighboring Kaneohe to its ancient functions—with lessons for the future.

Kailua Beach Park: The Anti-Waikiki

Tiffany Hill, PHOTOS BY OLIVIER KONING,

The Windward Side has been mushrooming with tourism, but no one wanted it to turn into another Waikiki.

How to Fix Hawaii's Doctor Shortage

David Thompson, Photos by David Croxford,

Hawaii has hundreds fewer physicians than it needs, particularly in primary care. Here's what's being done to fix the growing shortage.

Grading the Public Schools

Site Staff,

We create a comprehensive report card on Hawaii’s public schools, ranking them using data from the state Department of Education.

Kakaako's newest pop-up venue: Taste

Martha Cheng,

Taste, a pop-up venue, isn’t a restaurant itself, but a host to new concepts.

Hawai‘i’s Greatest TV and Film Extra

David Thompson, Photo by Adam Jung, Photo Illustration Art Direction by Erik Ries,

The Extra: You may not recognize Teddy Wells, but there’s a good chance you’ve laid eyes on him before. He’s appeared in dozens of movies and TV shows shot in Hawaii.

Are Hawaii Schools Safe?

Victoria Wiseman, photography by Adam Jung, photo illustration by erik ries,

Every year HONOLULU Magazine looks at official state Department of Education data to rank our Island schools on parent, teacher and student satisfaction, as well as academic performance. This year, we also take a look at something that worries every parent: school safety. Here’s how Hawaii’s schools stack up.