2010 Hale Aina Awards
Our readers named the best restaurants in the Islands.
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Meet the Homeschoolers
An increasing number of Hawaii families are choosing to educate their children at home. We spoke with three of them to learn more about the realities of homeschooling.
Unseen Treasures
Museum vaults often contain artifacts that, for one reason or another, rarely see the light of day. Here’s a peek at hidden gems in the permanent collections of Honolulu’s major museums.
The Best Bars in Honolulu 2009: Liquid Assets
When anxiety runs high, we remember that these bars are assets to our community. For our annual Best Bars feature story, we found these places and we lift our glasses high in salute.
Gaming the System
The DOE didn't like the answers it was getting from its satisfaction survey—so it changed the questions.
Hale Aina Award Winners 2009
Want to know the best restaurants in Hawaii? Here is the complete list of winners from our 2009 Hale Aina Awards.
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.
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?
