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Editor's Page: Perseverance

Robbie Dingeman,

Sticking with what you believe in.

Afterthoughts: Scenes from the Polar Vortex

Michael Keany,

Hawaii fails to handle.

Hawaii's Solar Energy Revolution

David Thompson,

How the proliferation of solar panels on Honolulu homes will force Hawaiian Electric Co. to reinvent itself—or else.

Dana Paresa: Why I Left Hawaii

As told to James Cave,

Guess what? Another promising Honolulu artist moved to Portland, Ore. What gives?

Afterthoughts: Unplugged

Michael Keany,

Going off the grid used to be more dramatic.

Waikiki's Ilikai Hotel and Suites Turns 50

A. Kam Napier,

One of Waikiki’s most iconic landmarks celebrates its 50th anniversary this month. Here’s the story of how this hotel/condo hybrid came to be.

Editor's Page: Connections

Robbie Dingeman,

In Honolulu, we often find connections where we least expect them.

The Kingfish: Waikiki Aquarium's Director Andrew Rossiter

Interview by David Thompson,

Andrew Rossiter, head of the Waikiki Aquarium, on monk seal smarts, messing with fish thieves, and the myth of the man-eating clam.

The Gender Gap: Hawaii Women Still Earning Less Than Men

Site Staff,

Some Hawaii jobs pay more than others, sure, but even in fields that employ mostly women, men still usually receive higher salaries.

Hawaii High School Robotics Competition Kicks Off

Amanda Whiting,

Hawaii’s high school students prepare for worldwide robotics competition.

Hawaii’s First Same-Sex Couples Tie Knot

Diane Lee,

You may now kiss the groom.

Afterthoughts: Moving On

Michael Keany,

Chinatown’s losing more than just cheesecake.

Editor's Page: No. 22

Robbie Dingeman,

HONOLULU welcomes a new editor.

Arts & Entertainment

Ballet Hawai‘i’s Pamela Taylor-Tongg reflects on ”The Nutcracker”

David Thompson,

Pamela Taylor-Tongg, artistic director at Ballet Hawai‘i, reflects on 36 seasons of the Christmas classic, The Nutcracker, and how, when mishaps occur, the Rats are often involved.

Inouye Namesakes in Honolulu

Tiffany Hill,

One year after the senator’s passing, a multitude of places have been renamed to honor his legacy, from UH buildings, to a century-old lighthouse on Kauai, to a Navy destroyer.

Afterthoughts: For the Love

Michael Keany,

Scenes from the special session on marriage equality.

Welcome to the Issue: Ahi Love

Michael Keany,

All you ever wanted to know about Hawaii's favorite fish.

Afterthoughts: Beyond Beauty

Michael Keany,

Hawaii wants to be loved as more than just a pretty face.

Hawaii's Most Endangered Historic Places

Victoria Wiseman,

The Historic Hawaii Foundation, the state Historic Preservation Division and HONOLULU Magazine compile an annual list of some of our state's most endangered sites.