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Drink Local Guide: Here’s What Local Pros are Pairing

James Charisma, Jennifer Fiedler, Mari Taketa, Catherine Toth Fox, Robbie Dingeman, Katrina Valcourt,

Three pros give us the scoop on their favorite local drink pairings.

We Are Windward O‘ahu: Big-City Vibes, Small-Town Aloha

Marisa Heung,

(Sponsored) On the other side of the Ko‘olau Mountains, over the Pali Highway, is a community buzzing with small-town charm. With lush hiking trails, turquoise beaches, sandy bays and a vibrant array of local business, Windward O‘ahu offers something for everyone.

Man of Style: Hawai‘i State Rep. Chris Lee Wins Our Vote for Best Dressed

Stacey Makiya,

This lawmaker is a leader of style in and out of session.

Wildlife

A Snail’s Tale: Can Rare Hawaiian Land Snails Be Saved From Extinction?

Carlyn L. Tani,

In a remote area of the Wai‘anae Mountains, some of the most imperiled land snails in the world are being rescued from the brink of extinction at undisclosed locations.

The Best Real Estate Professionals in Hawai‘i 2017

Site Staff,

Buying a home in Hawai‘i might be the biggest investment you’ll ever make. Get expert help from the top agents and brokers listed here.

Feature

Tips for Every Budget: 63 Ways to Improve Your Hawai‘i Home

Katrina Valcourt, James Charisma,

Whether you’ve got a three-bedroom kama‘āina gem or a compact condo in town, your Island home could always look a little nicer.

Feature

12 Creative Ways to Make the Most of a Small Living Space

Katrina Valcourt,

In Hawai‘i, square footage comes at a premium. Here are some tips for making your home feel larger.

Arts & Culture

This Beautiful Mural in Mō‘ili‘ili has a Surprisingly Disastrous Story Behind It

James Charisma,

Thieves couldn’t stop a collaboration of artists and business owners from creating a bright spot in McCully.

Isle Inspo Makiki Koolau Builders Preview

Homes & Gardens

Spruce Up Your Place With Inspiration From These Hawai‘i Homes

Katrina Valcourt,

Here are 9 ideas to help you redesign your space.

People & Profiles

Quote Unquote: Comic-Book-Writer-Turned-Filmmaker Shares Veterans’ Stories “Journey of Heroes”

James Charisma,

Stacey Hayashi spent thousands of hours interviewing veterans, then shared their stories in a comic book called “Journey of Heroes,” which won international acclaim and pushed her to her next project: finishing a feature-length film about the heroes.

Wildlife

Everything You Learned About Treating Jellyfish Stings is Wrong

Michael Keany,

Don’t pee on them, for starters.

Hau‘oli Lā Hānau: Celebrating Local Company Anniversaries—March Edition

Michael Keany,

Every month, we celebrate the anniversaries of local companies and organizations. This month: A romantic pink getaway, higher learning and a bar fit for a king.

The Best Dentists in Hawai‘i 2017

Site Staff,

HONOLULU Magazine helps you find the dentist you need, whether it’s for a routine checkup or more specialized work. Everyone on this list comes highly recommended by other dentists, who know their work best.

Film & Television

5 TV and Movie Scenes That You Probably Didn’t Know Were Filmed in Chinatown

James Charisma,

As a neighborhood of a thousand faces, Chinatown has seen some pretty strange things, including being used as a backdrop for these scenes in film and television.

The Best Lawyers in Hawai‘i 2017

Site Staff,

As the number of legal practice areas here—90!—attests, life is complicated. But there’s no need to face those complications without an advocate.

Holiday Gift Guide 2016: 58 Gift Ideas for Everyone on Your List

Site Staff,

(Sponsored) Consider their stockings stuffed with holiday shopping ideas in this special section.

Local Japanese-Americans Faced Suspicion and Hardship After Pearl Harbor Attack

Gail Miyasaki,

The 1940 Census showed roughly one out of three local residents were of Japanese ancestry.

Feedback: Special Pearl Harbor Edition

HONOLULU Magazine Team,

In the July issue of HONOLULU Magazine, we asked our readers for memories of Hawai‘i during and after the Dec. 7, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor.

One Hundred Years: Giving Then and Now, for the Future

Site Staff,

(Sponsored) As its centennial year draws to a close, the Hawai‘i Community Foundation looks forward to the next hundred years.

History

The 5 Most Endangered Historic Places in Hawai‘i

Katrina Valcourt,

The Historic Hawai‘i Foundation, the State Historic Preservation Division and HONOLULU Magazine compile an annual list of some of our state’s most endangered sites.