Quote Unquote: “The Voice” Competitor Esera Tuaolo is a Big Voice for Equality
Former NFL player Esera Tuaolo is now competing on “The Voice,” at 49, having won a blind audition thanks to thumbs-ups from Jennifer Hudson and Blake Shelton.
People & Profiles
Keepers of the Kaona: How These 6 Kumu Preserve Hawai‘i’s Hula Traditions
These kumu hula have worked tirelessly for decades to ensure that the kaona, knowledge and traditional practices shared by their mentors are passed on to the next generation.
John John Florence Discusses His Chances of Being World Surf Champion (Again!)
As the 2016 champ returns to his North Shore home to compete in the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing, he’s taken a slim lead going into the Billabong Pipeline Masters.
John John Florence Wins Hearts at the Hale‘iwa Hawaiian Pro
Moments after emerging, dripping, from fighting his way into second place in his Nov. 19 heat in sloppy surf, Florence takes a half hour to chat and sign autographs for the next generation of John Johns. “It’s unruly, but it’s fun,” he says to HONOLULU.
Did Tulsi Gabbard’s National Ambitions Just Suffer a Political Hit?
A “New Yorker” magazine profile raises questions about a circumstantial relationship with controversial spiritual mentor Chris Butler—but also spurs charges of religious intolerance.
Honolulu Police Department’s First Woman Chief Spent 32 Years on the Force
Maj. Susan Ballard earlier spoke out on cronyism and ethical violations. Now she has the top job.
Quote Unquote: Improv Your Life with “Hawai‘i Five-0” Actress Kimee Balmilero
Local actress Kimee Balmilero is putting on the Hawai‘i Sketch Comedy Festival on Oct. 21 at the Honolulu Museum of Art and Oct. 22 at The Arts at Marks Garage.
Quote Unquote: Why the Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra Needs $997K by September
Michael Titterton was the voice, president and general manager of Hawai‘i Public Radio from the time he moved to O‘ahu in 1999 until last year when he retired. Now he’s got a new gig: president of the Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra.
So, What’s It Really Like to Be on the Food Network?
Food blogger and mom Amy Pottinger from Honolulu shares her experience on “Food Network Star.”
Quote Unquote: This Chief Happiness Officer Can Help You Find Your Happy Place
As chief happiness officer at Happiness U, Alice Inoue encourages people to be their best selves.
7@7: Hawai‘i State Rep. Chris Lee Gets Real About One Question He Hates Answering
We caught up with the ‘Iolani alum in between work trips and community events, and learned about a crazy ex encounter, his love for Mickey D’s and how he used to spend his Friday nights.
So What, Exactly, Does a Master Sommelier Do?
In honor of National Wine Day (May 25), Patrick Okubo describes his job in wine education at Young’s Market.
Quote Unquote: Why Hawai‘i Rep. Beth Fukumoto Left the State GOP
As a millennial Republican woman representing Mililani and Mililani Mauka since 2012, Rep. Beth Fukumoto, 34, made headlines. But the youngest person to serve as Hawai‘i’s House Minority Leader felt increasingly isolated from her colleagues, alienated by the remarks of President Donald Trump and in March announced she was leaving the state GOP.
Quote Unquote: Comic-Book-Writer-Turned-Filmmaker Shares Veterans’ Stories “Journey of Heroes”
Stacey Hayashi spent thousands of hours interviewing veterans, then shared their stories in a comic book called “Journey of Heroes,” which won international acclaim and pushed her to her next project: finishing a feature-length film about the heroes.
Life Hack: “Cropsticks” Will Make Your Life—Or at Least Your Lunch—Easier
Hawai‘i entrepreneur plunges into “Shark Tank” with her new chopstick idea on April 7.
2016 Islander of the Year in Culture: Mālama Honua
World-circling navigators.
Eat Cake Gallery Wants to Share Hawai‘i Women’s Powerful Stories Through Video
The local production company, which aims to empower women through conversation and film, will hold a launch party on Sunday, March 26 at Red Pineapple in Kapolei. And, yep, there will be cake.
Can the Mainland Do Poke Right? Do We Want Them To?
Martha Cheng, author of “The Poke Cookbook,” former line chef and former HONOLULU Magazine food and dining editor, talks about how a New York city publisher decided Hawai‘i’s favorite pūpū was for everybody.
“Moana” Star Auli‘i Cravalho Opens Up About the Oscars and “Drama High”
HONOLULU Magazine gets the scoop on the Moana star’s new TV pilot and about that Academy Award hit.
Quote Unquote: What it’s Really Like Working for Hawai‘i’s Only Carnival
Since he was 12, Scott Fernandez has worked at E.K. Fernandez, Hawai‘i’s only nationally recognized circus.
Quote Unquote: Not Planning to Vote? This Woman Will Make You Think Again
Precinct chair, Teri Heade (heed-ee), wants everyone to vote.
“Moana” Star Auli‘i Cravalho is Not Your Average Disney Princess
Warning: This conversation with “Moana” star Auli‘i Cravalho may blow any preconceptions of a “Disney Princess” out of the water.
Hawai‘i’s John John Florence Wins His First World Surf Tour Championship
Fulfilling what many called his destiny since he was a child riding Pipeline on the North Shore, the Eddie Aikau winner dominates at Supertubos in Portugal.
