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From the Magazine
No Pain, A Lot to Gain: Dr. Jerald Garcia Leads in Chronic Pain Management
Meet our cover doctor, Dr. Jerald Garcia, who offers comprehensive, one-stop chronic pain management at the Hawai‘i Institute for Pain.
John Signor Sets the Stage for Cirque du Soleil: ‘Auana With a Hawaiian Nose Flute
Musical director John Signor leads up to the show with a quiet yet powerful guitar and Hawaiian nose flute performance.
Meet the Designer of Active by Teal, the Trendsetting Jumpsuit Brand
Teal Kealohi Salvador’s activewear brand has garnered a cult following among Gen Z fitness fans for its ultra-chic jumpsuits.
Feed Your Artistic Appetite With Fishschool Classes
At Fishschool, the studio part of Fishcake, local teachers like 104-year-old Esther Nowell show you’re never too old for art.
Things to Do on O‘ahu in March 2025
Celebrate the crossover of Japanese and Hawai‘i culture, cosplay at Kawaii Kon, get your brunch on at BrunchFest, jam with Kehlani and more.
Q&A With Representative Kim Coco Iwamoto
In her third try, in 2024, Kim Coco Iwamoto finally defeated longtime incumbent Scott Saiki to represent District 25 in the Hawai‘i House of Representatives, which includes Ala Moana, Kaka‘ako and Downtown. We check in as part of ongoing discussions with local leaders.
Say Goodbye to Plastic Water Bottles With the Mananalu Water and Boomerang Partnership
Hawai‘i-born actor Jason Momoa is committed to replacing them with recyclable aluminum bottles.
Charm Abounds at Kaimukī’s Newest Gift Shop, Small Kine Gift
The boutique stocks giftable artwork, books, homewares, souvenirs and snacks along with playful in-house merch.
Aligning with Your Ikigai
I think that’s what makes many people featured in the magazine stand out.
Don the Whimsical Botanical Beauties of Nature Metal Works
Designer Tomi Bratland captures leaves, seed pods and blooms in her jewelry pieces.
3 New High-Tech Golf Systems to Help Perfect Your Swing
Where to find the latest golf simulators and virtual courses that will take your golfing skills to the next level.
In the Past Two Years, Four Affordable Housing Developments Have Been Completed Downtown
Check out the Halewai‘olu Senior Residences, Kōkua Hale, 1060 Bishop and the Hocking Building that are making Downtown more livable.
On the Rise: Two New Affordable Rental Communities in Central O‘ahu
Aloha Iā Halewilikō and Nāulu Apartments are set to open in 2025.
Hōkūle‘a’s 50th Anniversary
As Hōkūle‘a celebrates 50 years of sailing, female navigators carry a message of cultural resilience and hope to a worldwide community.
Bali Meets Japan in This Harmonious Hawai‘i Island Home
Get a look inside the stunning Kohala Coast property and its serene, impeccably restored Zen garden.
Restaurants We Love: Resonant Stories From the Best Restaurants in Honolulu
Restaurants with superlative food are one thing. Those with a place in our hearts are another. Our writers explore the restaurants they love.
Potter Skye Yonamine Finds Beauty in the Perfectly Imperfect
Meet Skye Yonamine of Earth & Skye Ceramics whose art balances striving for perfection while embracing disruption.
The Hawai‘i State Archives Is Home to the Largest Vintage ‘Ukulele Collection in the World
The collection includes more than 28,000 phonographic records and 650 instruments.
Hawai‘i Marine Animal Response Opens a New Care Center to Help Our Honu
The first of its kind on O‘ahu, the rehabilitation center in Waimānalo cares for distressed sea turtles after emergencies, injuries and strandings.
Hina’s Treasures Links Up Hawaiian and Local Motifs on Charm Bracelets
Hina’s Treasures wins charm bracelets, hands down, with choices ranging from lei and Hawaiian quilt patterns to tiny photos and shells.
Breaking Tradition
Hawai‘i author Virginia Loo channels her great-grandmother as she reflects on her journey on becoming a single mother.
2024 Sour Poi Awards
A look back at the mind-boggling, maddening and mystifying news of a tumultuous year.
