Welcome Back Ben Cayetano?
We sat down with former governor and current mayoral candidate Ben Cayetano to talk about rail, old guys and why your commute isn’t going to get any better, no matter who wins.
Long Reads
We Tried It: I Am a Roller Derby Girl in Honolulu
Injuries, drama, dedication, victory—associate editor Tiffany Hill laced up her skates to rumble in Honolulu’s fast-growing sport.
Rock Climbing on O‘ahu
Rocking Out on O‘ahu: From 85-foot walls to epic arches, local rock climbers have plenty of routes to choose from.
A Tale of Two Schools in Hawaii
Nanakuli High and Intermediate School. Moanalua High School. Both of these public schools have big reputations, good and bad. We spent time on each campus to find out what they’re really like. It may surprise you.
Rising Artists in Hawaii
There’s more to Hawaii’s contemporary art than ocean scenes and hula dancers. Check out these eight delectably collectible artists whose careers are gathering speed.
Japanese Kaiseki in Honolulu
Kaiseki: Now and Zen: The evolution of an austere diet of Zen monks into contemporary dining experiences at Nanzan Giro Giro, Hakkei and Wada.
Chinese Tourists in Hawai‘i
We hopped on the bus with China’s pioneers of leisure travel to see Hawaii through their bleary eyes.
Is Hawaii Worth It?
Four local families talk about the price of paradise—and whether they’re willing to pay it any longer. Also, check out some eye-opening stats on the cost of living in the Islands.
Egg Donations: A Honolulu Woman’s Story
A Good Egg: Why one Honolulu woman has donated her eggs, six times.
The Bird Scarers of Honolulu International Airport
How a handful of Wildlife Services officers with a mixed bag of tricks safeguards aviation at Honolulu International Airport.
Na Puka Kula: Hawaiian Immersion Graduates
Some of the first graduates of the Hawaiian immersion schools have been out on their own in the adult world for a few years now. We caught up with four of them for their reflections on the schools, the language and their futures.
The King of Chinatown
How Dave Stewart revived an ailing neighborhood with booze and six simple rules.
The First Hawaiians: Native Plants
These plants, many found nowhere else in the world, welcomed the first Hawaiians to their new home and became essential in everyday life.
Sour Poi Awards 2011
Celebrating the best of the worst of 2011—the strange, the stupid and the scandalous.
Silver Surfers: Meet 5 Surf Legends Who, in Their 60s and 70s, Still Hit the Beach
Hawai‘i surfers surfing past 60.
These are the 5 Most Endangered Historic Places in Hawai‘i
Each year, we look for our state’s most endangered historic places through a partnership with the Historic Hawaii Foundation and the State Historic Preservation Division.
The Opihi Shellfish Story
What’s going on underneath those shells? From gastronomy to conservation to evolutionary biology, we pry the secrets out of these little limpets.
The Last Days of Club Hubba Hubba
After a thorough renovation, about all that's left of Honolulu’s most infamous strip club is the legendary neon sign out front, and the memories of Hubba Hubba’s lurid past.
Present at the Food Revolution in Hawaii
20 years ago, a dozen chefs changed how Hawaii ate—and how the world viewed us.
Mayor Wright Homes: Public Housing Hell
Gang activity, rat infestations, deteriorating walls and ceilings, and, until this June, no hot, running water.
The Bed and Breakfast Battle in Hawai‘i
A new city bill purports to solve the simmering issue, but it still won’t be enough. The real problem? The city can’t enforce the current law. We tell you why.
Hawaii's Public Art
On the Hunt: See the city with fresh eyes via this article, an artistic scavenger hunt of Honolulu’s best public art.
