Grading the Public Schools
For the third year, we’ve compiled official DOE data on 259 public schools statewide and used it to grade and rank our schools.
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Sour Poi Awards
Celebrating the best of the worst of 2007—from the strange to the stupid to the scandalous.
Houseguests From Hell: When Our Friends and Family Come to Visit Hawai‘i
“Make yourself at home.” How many times have you said that very phrase to your houseguests? It’s a singulary gracious sentiment, with only one problem: Someone might take you up on it.
50 Greatest Songs of Hawai‘i
An esteemed panel of musicologists, producers and artists select the 50 greatest songs in Hawai‘i music history.
Castle in the Sky
For a busy single mom, this Hokua penthouse apartment has become the ideal home—after a few tweaks, of course.
How We Met
Love has to start somewhere. Here, five local couples tell the stories of when the sparks first flew.
Hawai‘i by Design
From signature stores to sophisticated hotels to ancient tattoo techniques, design is everywhere in Hawai‘i, challenging who we think we are.
Hawai‘i by Design - Advancing Architecture
In Hawai‘i architecture, new is good—whether it’s tapping the next generation of architects for fresh design ideas or figuring out a way to build houses before they ever get to the construction site.
Hawaii by Design - Designs for Living
Good design isn’t limited to buildings or houses. We shopped with this in mind, looking for clever local designers who create things worth sharing your life with.
Best of Honolulu 2007
It’s that time of year again. We’ve scoured the island, grilled the experts and enlisted your help to bring you the best “Best of Honolulu“ ever.
Photo Essay: A Great Day Out in Hawai‘i
Photographer Sergio Goes took his camera around O‘ahu and found people and places that remind us all why we love living in Hawai‘i.
Our City on Rails
After decades of false starts, Honolulu is closer than it’s ever been to a mass-transit rail system. So what’s next? What’s this thing going to look like? And will it work?
Zen on the Ridge
A challenging Hawai‘i Loa Ridge spot proves to be the perfect catalyst for a low-key, Japanese-style home for this Chicago couple.
The Business of Love
Meet five of our Islands’ love experts.
The Sour Poi Awards
Celebrating the best of the worst of 2006—follies, foibles and bizarre moments.
How is the Mayor Doing?
It’s been two years since Mufi Hannemann took over Honolulu Hale. Is the city any better off today?
“Mom”
An excerpt from former Gov. Ben Cayetano’s upcoming autobiography, Ben, A Memoir, from Street Kid to Governor.
The Last Plantation
The shutdown of one of Hawai‘i’s few remaining pineapple plantations leaves 600 workers without jobs and possibly 200 without homes.
Behind the Paint
Graffiti is everywhere. We talked to the people who write it, to find out how and why they do it. Think you already know who spray-paints walls? Think again.
The Unretired
Rocking chairs and gold watches are the stuff of yesterday’s retirees. Today, the rules are different.
Where I’m From
Knowing a person’s hometown tells you more than just where they were raised.
Who Owns the Duke?
The battle for the trademark to Duke Kahanamoku’s name has been far less dignified than the man himself.
