Top Chef Sheldon Simeon Serves His Food, His Way
The Hilo native opens Lineage, a restaurant serving bold local fare, on Maui on Oct. 15.
People & Profiles
Quote Unquote: You Can Now Find Hawai‘i Artist Mark Chai’s Designs in New York City
Since the early 1990s, the Hawaiian-Chinese UH Mānoa art school graduate has been creating sculptures and lamps from wood as well as recycled cardboard, X-ray film boxes and other discarded materials from his day job at The Queen’s Medical Center.
Kailua’s Taylor Inouye Makes the Finale in “Kids Baking Championship”
Mini guava bundt cakes and banana sugar cookies took this eighth grader to the final show, which airs Sept. 17.
Two Honolulu Fashion Designers Talk Feminism and Fashion
Local women are strong and have no problem owning the F-word (feminist, of course). A few of Honolulu’s fashion designers are giving gals an opportunity to bear their beliefs in a trendy way. We find out what, and who, motivates them.
These Local Farmers are Taking Eggs to the Next Level
Local family egg farms are stepping up and standing out.
Quote Unquote: Meet the Aloha Festivals Floral Parade's Pā‘ū Rider
Representing the island of Kaho‘olawe, Faith Kalamau marks her third year participating as a pā‘ū princess in the annual Waikīkī parade.
5 Reasons Governor David Ige Is Heading for Re-Election
Plus four other surprising things about Hawai‘i’s 2018 primary election
Hawai‘i Keiki Competes in Food Network Baking Show
Taylor from Kailua is one of the junior bakers vying for $25,000 in Kids Baking Championship.
Political Survivor: A Closer Look at Hawaiʻi’s First Female Senator, Mazie Hirono
As she runs for a second term we take a closer look at a politician who’s more interesting now than she’s ever been.
Quote Unquote: Meet the Third-Generation Farmer Behind Kamiya Gold Papayas
The corporate-printer-turned-farmer carrying on the Kamiya Papaya legacy tells us the best and worst things about being a local papaya farmer.
Meet the Man Who Is Restoring Native Plants to Hawai‘i’s Urban Spaces
Hui Kū Maoli Ola is bringing back native habitats that once thrived across the islands.
A Day Through the Lens of Local Fashion and Travel Photographer Tommy Shih
From exotic and eclectic to engaging and exquisite, the images local boy Tommy Shih captures are nothing short of amazing.
Quote Unquote: Mililani Quarterback McKenzie Milton is an East Coast MVP
Meet Mililani High football star McKenzie Milton, who gained nationwide attention as the quarterback for the undefeated University of Central Florida Knights.
Can Hawai‘i’s Latest Schools Superintendent Reform Our Public Schools?
After heading two very different school systems that each faced controversy, New York native Christina Kishimoto sees reason to believe Hawai‘i’s much-maligned public schools can adopt innovative school reform that helps students succeed.
Quote Unquote: What It’s Like Being CEO of the Humane Society—With Cat Allergies
Lisa Fowler, who has worked full-time at the Hawaiian Humane Society for seven years, took the helm of the organization after longtime CEO Pamela Burns died last September.
Veteran Hawai‘i Lawmaker Mazie Hirono is Officially Running for U.S. Senate
Hirono, who has been vocal about her opposition to President Donald Trump, is seeking re-election for a second term.
One to Watch: Hawai‘i Architect Deirdre Stearns
For this stylish local architect, the best designs are bold, beautiful and about making the world a better place.
Quote Unquote: Why You Should Check Out HIFF (Even if You Already Have Netflix)
Hired in 2017 as the new executive director of the Hawai‘i International Film Festival, Beckie Stocchetti oversees a year-round three-ring celluloid circus, with co-directors of programming Anderson Le and Anna Page.
Meet the Inspiring Woman Behind the Dishes That Whisk You Away at Fête
Any way you slice it, chef Robynne Mai‘i is talented, creative and beautiful (we have the pictures to prove it). Here, she dishes about the amazing ladies who have influenced her life, her favorite food to make and eat, and her go-to Zippy’s order that she goes bananas for.
These Two Local Gals Are Busy Making Business Dreams Come True
Want to learn the secret to building a badass online biz, or living your best life ever? We do. Podcasters Kimi Morton and Pua Pakele-and-Cabot can help.
Field Notes: Ring in the Lunar New Year with These Okinawan Lion Dancers
Field Notes explores Honolulu’s vast and varied scenes and subcultures. This month: Okinawa Lion Dancers.
Our Waikīkī: Meet the Hawai‘i Beachboys Keeping the Tradition Alive
The Waikīkī beachboys are a holdover from a bygone era, when this legendary band of Hawaiian watermen ruled the beach as Waikīkī rose to become Hawai‘i’s premier resort destination.
Happy 30 Years, Chef Roy Yamaguchi!
The James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurateur is planning a yearlong celebration marking three decades of cooking in Hawai‘i.
Quote Unquote: What It’s Like Being the Honolulu Zoo’s First Female Director
Linda Santos found her dream job when she became the sixth director of the Honolulu Zoo and its first female leader last year.
