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Help Wanted
Honolulu is going to get a new mayor this fall. Due to term limitations, Mayor Jeremy Harris can no longer run, so the job is open to a fresh face for the first time in a decade.
Q + A, Dee Jay Mailer
Questions and answers with Dee Jay Mailer
Is There a Bamboo Boom in Hawai‘i?
Bamboo is seen as a sustainable resource for construction.
Scary Shortage
Shortage of medical specialists in the community.
Afterthoughts: I, the Jury
Jury duty can be less of a chore than you think.
How to Choose Your Doctor
How to choose your doctor in Honolulu
Afterthoughts: Mint Condition
A stash of old coins may not be worth much, but still feels precious.
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.
Gaming the System
The DOE didn't like the answers it was getting from its satisfaction survey—so it changed the questions.
How Maui Lost Its Groove
No Dancing on Maui!
Punahou Covers Up
As skirts get shorter and midriffs barer, even Punahou is turning to uniforms
Fruit of His Labor
An ongoing study of noni is showing intriguing results.
Add Men
What's a pacifist to do when she actually likes the recruiting message?
Decoding Cancer
A genetics counselor talks about how she helps patients strategize to stay healthy.
Natto on Santa's List
You better be good for goodness' sake ...
Name Over?
Many of the world’s great cities—Vancouver, London, San Francisco, New York—have places called Chinatown. I’m proud Honolulu is one of them.
Greener Pastors and Go Fish
A national initiative helps local congregations see the connection between faith and fluorescent bulbs.
Buzz Kill
Vampire mites mean fewer bees for honey producers, and possibly less fruit for all Islanders.
Gravity and Other Hazards
Let’s just dance past that milestone, shall we?
Merrily We Roll Along
We all have our baggage, seen and unseen.
