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Civil Unions Recognized in Hawaii

Site Staff,

In January 2012, the State of Hawaii began recognizing Civil Unions.

John Heckathorn Reports...

Edited by A. Kam Napier,

Over the course of 27 years, John Heckathorn wrote hundreds of articles for HONOLULU Magazine before he passed away suddenly in December 2011. Here are excerpts from some of our favorite pieces.

Gambling Hardly a Path to Riches

A. Kam Napier,

Attempts to legalize gambling in Hawaii always seem to get a bit more strident when the economy is down.

Editor's Page: Quest for the Best

A. Kam Napier,

The March Best of Honolulu issue is a reader favorite, and a pleasure to research.

Afterthoughts: Remembering John

Michael Keany,

Honolulu will not be the same without Heckathorn.

Editor's Page: Goodbye, John

A. Kam Napier,

HONOLULU Magazine loses a legend.

DonorsChoose.com Funding Hawaii Teachers

Tiffany Hill,

Outside of the Box: Public school teachers have to get creative when it comes to funding for their classroom.

Crop Sharing in Hana, Maui

Sheila Sarhangi,

A cooperative farm in Hana, Maui, shares the wealth among the community.

Afterthoughts: Apocalypse Soon

Michael Keany,

It’s the end of the world, again, and we feel fine.

Queen Emma Building Getting Remodeled

A. Kam Napier,

The owner of the Queen Emma Building has begun dramatically altering its historic exterior.

Editor's Page: Tikis and Talent

A. Kam Napier,

Passionate interests make for great magazine features.

Afterthoughts: Think Pink

Michael Keany,

Why is every building in Honolulu so beige?

Doing Good: Our Guide to Giving Back

Tiffany Hill, Ryan O'Rourke,

‘Tis the season to give. But where? How? Time and money are always hard to come by and you want your efforts to make a real difference. We can help. Here are ways to vet a nonprofit, donate wisely, volunteer efficiently and more.

Oahu's Safest and Most Dangerous Beaches

Site Staff,

Based on the number of annual rescues per 100,000 visitors in 2010.

A Century of Care with Palama Settlement

Amy Hanson,

This month marks the 100th anniversary of local nonprofit Palama Settlement’s incorporation.

WWII Wrecks Discovered Off Maui

Victoria Wiseman,

Echoes of War: World War II wrecks found, off Maui.

Kickstarter Funding Hawaii Projects

David Thompson,

Kickstarted: When it comes to funding creative projects, more and more Hawaii artists are relying on the kindness of online strangers.

Kid-Size Care with Hospice Hawaii

Tiffany Hill,

Hospice Hawaii not only cares for terminally ill adults, but now children, too.

Hawaiian Music's Future After Borders

Karin Gallagher,

Music Crunch: Borders’ closing means new challenges for Hawaiian music.

The Honolulu Symphony Revival

Tiffany Hill,

Symphony, Revived: Not content to let the symphony die, local business leaders have a new business model, one they hope will ensure symphony musicians take the stage this month.