Hawaii's Medical Marijuana Program
Some view it—and use it—as medicine, while others contend it is a dangerous drug, widely abused. How does the program work, and who is involved?
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Hawai‘i’s Pawn Stars: Pawnshops Are a Nearly Recession-Proof Businesses
We decided to find out more about the way pawnshops work, and what’s behind the counter in Honolulu’s best-known outlets.
2011 Hale Aina Award Winners
Hawaii's best restaurants were awarded with a Hale Aina Award Nov 7, 2010 at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel. Here's a full list of the winning restaurants.
Don't Try This Without a Lawyer
The next time you find yourself wondering whether or not you need a lawyer, take a moment to consider this old legal adage: He who represents himself has a fool for a client.
Best Lawyers in Hawaii 2010
This is our 13th presentation of the Best Lawyers in Hawaii, as determined by the research firm Woodward/White, publishers of The Best Lawyers in America.
Hawaii Steals and Deals
HONOLULU found 53 ways to shave the costs off retail therapy, sprucing up your home, collecting art, grocery shopping and more. All without breaking the bank.
The 25 Most Expensive Homes in Hawai‘i
Want to see what $61 million looks like? We’ve rounded up the 25 priciest properties in the state, from sprawling resort estates on the Kona Coast to imposing Kahala Avenue mansions.
10 Places You Can’t Go in Hawai‘i
Hawai‘i is full of amazing places. Most of them you’re free to visit, but there are a few where you’re just not allowed. Here’s a peek into Hawai‘i’s coolest off-limits corners.
Ancient Hula Hawaiian Style
Nearly a dozen vintage recordings of mele (songs or chants) for ancient hula have been resurrected, remastered and compiled on a new album, Ancient Hula Hawaiian Style, Volume 1: Hula Kuahu.
Waiter, There's a Critter in My Wine
Why did the chicken cross the road? To be featured on a wine label, of course. But what’s really behind the fad of naming wines after animals?
Odd Restaurant Jobs in Honolulu
Chefs receive most of the attention, but there are also many lesser-known, yet fascinating, restaurant jobs. Meet some of the crew at Honolulu's dining spots who have positions you may never have heard of.
BJ Penn: Outside the Octagon
Through mixed martial arts, BJ Penn became Hawai‘i’s most well-known athlete, but not always for the right reasons. Now, he’s evolving into one of the world’s most influential martial arts teachers.
Loft Life in Honolulu
A new breed of luxury apartment arrives in Honolulu.
The Hawaiian Humane Society Investigator
The Hawaiian Humane Society’s 13 animal officers ward off aggressive dogs, rescue cats from storm drains and enforce animal cruelty laws. To find out what the job is really like, we rode along with an HHS investigator.
Exploring Kapolei
We discover 27 reasons to head out west.
Farm to Table: Coffee
Find out more about how Hawaii's coffee gets from the farm to your table.
Former Honolulu Police Chief Louis Kealoha in 2010: What a Difference a Decade Makes
HONOLULU sat down with Louis Kealoha in his first year as HPD chief. Check out what he had to say about corruption, “intelligence-led policing,” and more.
The Strange Stories of Hollywood Filming in Hawai‘i
From plastic palm trees to on-set pranks, from fake languages to obstinate water buffalo, intrepid humor writer Charles Memminger uncovered the funniest, strangest tales of Island moviemaking.
Kamehameha IV and the Shooting of Henry Neilson
Alexander Liholiho shot one of his closest friends, leaving physical and emotional wounds from which neither man would recover.
Tough Love
With 8,277 people on probation on Oahu for felonies, along came a revolutionary program called HOPE—the first of its kind in the nation—and now it’s not just helping probationers, it’s transforming law enforcement.
Best Doctors in Hawaii 2010
The list of the 325 best doctors in Hawaii was determined by the doctors themselves.
Grading the Public Schools: The 2010 Grades
Once again, we've ranked more than 250 public schools across the state, using data from the state Department of Education. How does your school measure up?
The Maryland Lesson
Hawaii’s public schools clearly need to improve. We take a look at the No. 1 public education system in the nation, to see what success looks like. What can we learn from Maryland’s example?
Caught in Between
Thousands of people are caring for their children and elderly parents simultaneously. Here are the stories of kamaaina who are coping with this challenge.
