Meet Our Two June 2026 Cover Doctors: Dr. Janice Harada and Dr. David Cho
Dr. Janice Harada and Dr. David Cho were named among this year’s Castle Connolly Top Doctors.
People & Profiles
Hawai‘i Folks in the News
From athletes to actors, these people from Hawai‘i are making their marks.
Find Beautiful Blooms and Fellowship at Haus of Puas
The ‘Ewa Beach floral boutique offers 100% locally sourced flowers and products in addition to flexible wedding arrangements that meet queer couples’ needs.
Da ‘Ōpala Man’s a Hit on Instagram
The anonymous O‘ahu refuse collection operator offers a behind-the-scenes look at his job.
Pursuits: Ichthyologists Richard Pyle and Brian Greene Dive Deep
Richard Pyle and Brian Greene have devoted their careers to discovering and documenting marine life in the ocean’s depths.
Poetry Recs from the New Poet Laureate of Hawai‘i, Lee A. Tonouchi
“Da Pidgin Guerrilla” Lee A. Tonouchi shares the poems and books that have inspired him.
Honolulu Stories: Belonging
I hadn’t initially planned to take on a new surname later in life, tied to an ancestry that clearly wasn’t mine.
Honolulu Stories: The Joy of Aging
I don’t want to be younger and don’t care much about looking younger because I know who I am.
Honolulu Stories: Pet Mama
In a place I never planned to land, through a dog I got as a bribe, I became essential.
Honolulu Stories: The Worst Tap Dancer in Honolulu
Everyone else at open adult tap is zippy and syncopated. I’m a half-step behind on the second twirl.
Talk Story with Hawaiʻi Poet Laureate Lee A. Tonouchi
We caught up with the writer, teacher and Pidgin advocate after his appointment.
Hand Letterer Jeff Gress Crafts Signs with Soul
The artist has hand-painted iconic signage for several local businesses.
Behind the Book with Kelsie Dayna, Illustrator of From Aloha to Zippy’s
Get a sneak peek at the alphabet book newly updated with illustrations of local life by Kelsie Dayna.
Pursuits: The Revival of Kailua Cinemas
A Kailua family breathes new life into the only independently owned first-run movie theater in Hawai‘i.
Hawai‘i Ceramic Artist Toshiko Takaezu Retrospective Exhibit Opens This February
One of Hawai‘i’s best-known artists is honored with a deep dive into her work at the Honolulu Museum of Art from Feb. 14–July 26.
Tails of the City: Kōlea Go the Distance
Year after year, kōlea travel thousands of miles to winter in Hawai‘i.
Two Young Filipinas, Matched on the National Marrow Donor Program, Are Now Blood Sisters
Mariel Tadena in Hawai‘i was a marrow donor for Nicole Fabela in California; since then, the two have been forever entwined by the gift of life.
Pioneering Hawai‘i Bartender Dave Newman Has Left Pint + Jigger After 13 Years. Here’s What He Has to Say
The industry leader talks about how far cocktails have come, his greatest lesson at Pint and what’s next.
A Conversation with Lauren Trangmar, Author of An Illustrated Map Book of Hawai‘i
We spoke to the artist about the process of illustrating this compendium of Hawai‘i maps, flora and fauna.
Hawai‘i Is Your Place, So Fight for It
Former two-term governor John Waihe‘e III calls for young people to rise up. Now.
Take Care of Other People, and Be Bold About Showing Your Aloha
Blanche McMillan chose to shelter houseless people in her community during the pandemic despite lacking government approval.
Take Care of Your Community, and Don’t Forget to Laugh
81-year-old Edward Kuba shares his values and lessons learned over his decades of life.
Appreciate the Ride
All his life, waterman Mark Cunningham has answered the call of the ocean. Amid the waves, he’s learned the importance of humility, gratitude and caring for the earth.
