The Secret Life of Storage Units in Honolulu
They may look like static warehouses on the outside but inside, Honolulu's self-storage units are bustling with hidden lives.
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"The Death of Public School": Ten Years Later
In May 2001, we published a feature entitled, “The Death of Public School,” taking the state Department of Education to task for failing to do its job. After a decade of reform promises, has anything changed? We take a look at what's next for our public schools.
Grading the Public High Schools
This year, we rank Hawaii’s public high schools, using performance and satisfaction data from the state Department of Education.
43 Things Every Local Must Do
What place other than Hawai‘i could come up with both the shaka sign and surfing?
63 Merchant Reborn
After being covered up in plaster for decades, one of Honolulu’s most historic buildings gets a dramatic new look.
Poke: Past and Present
For locals, few things say “home” as much as poke. Here’s the story of the evolution of this quintessential Hawaii food.
Car Crazy in Honolulu
We may hate to commute in Honolulu, but we love our cars. Meet some of the everyday Honoluluans who race, collect and adore their automobiles.
Art to Art: Anatomy of a Merger
Two of Honolulu’s largest art museums are merging. Here’s what it means for local art lovers.
A Degree of Homelessness
They’re the most untraditional college students of all, but for these three homeless people in Hawaii, college may be their way out.
Best of Honolulu 2011
It's that time of year again. From macarons to mac-and-cheese, face-painting to surfboard shaping--we've crisscrossed the city to find the best.
The 2010 Photo Contest
Presenting the winners of the 2010 Honolulu Magazine/Hotels & Resorts of Halekulani Photo Contest.
Photo Essay: Machine Age
About 22,000 Hawaii people work in factories and plants the rest of us never see, set off in industrial parks, tucked behind bland walls. Here are six places where the artistry of machinery is revealed.
The Day the Honolulu Symphony Died
We had a front-row seat at the implosion of the 110-year-old Honolulu Symphony.
Best Dentists in Hawaii 2011
HONOLULU Magazine helps you find the dentist you need, whether it's for a routine check-up or more specialized work, by presenting this list of 195 of the best dentists in the Islands.
Malice in the Palace: The Hawaii Crown Jewel Robbery
Did the Hawaii Guard steal gems, fence them and even swap them for opium? Read on for the sordid tale.
Save Room for Dessert!
No matter what you have for dinner, you’ll want to try these 13 places for dessert.
30 Meals Under $30
We were inspired to find entire meals that cost less than $30. Real, satisfying meals, at nice restaurants, even with a glass of wine. It can be done—here's how.
Best Bars 2010: Bars For Any Occasion
Sometimes life calls for a drink. Whether it’s to celebrate a promotion, drown your sorrows after a job loss, go out with the girls, watch the Hawaii Bowl or whatever, we found the 24 best bars for 24 different occasions. Cheers!
Meet the Mayor: Peter Carlisle
We sit down for a Q&A with new Honolulu Mayor Peter Carlisle about his plans to trim government, build rail, fix the sewers and clean up the city's clutter.
Sour Poi Awards 2010
Celebrating the best of the worst of 2010—the strange, the stupid and the scandalous.
What Does It Take to Win a Hale Aina?
There are more than 5,000 eateries in the state. What does it take to stand out from the crowd and win a Hale Aina Award? Here are a few inside stories.
Hawaii Soldiers Coming Home
For many soldiers getting back from Iraq or Afghanistan, the battle has just begun.
Hawai‘i’s Most Endangered Historic Sites
The Historic Hawaii Foundation, the State Historic Preservation Division and Honolulu Magazine compile an annual list of some of our state's most endangered places.
Faces in Time
Since 1968, photographer Franco Salmoiraghi has chronicled the people and places of the Islands.
