Quote Unquote: Meet Hawai‘i Public Radio’s New President, Jose Fajardo
There’s a new voice in town.
People & Profiles
Field Notes: These Surfers Get Up Before Dawn to Catch the Best Waves
Field Notes explores Honolulu’s vast and varied scenes and subcultures. This month: dawn patrollers.
The Adventures of Mark Twain: How He Launched a Literary Career in Hawai‘i
We recount Mark Twain’s adventures in the Islands as a young rascal, 150 years ago, and the impact that Hawai‘i had on the rest of his career.
Hawai‘i’s The Trust for Public Land’s Lea Hong
Preserved O‘ahu coastlines
Quote Unquote: This 12-Year-Old Girl is Debuting Her First Swimsuit Line
Keānuenue DeSoto is a 12-year-old fashion designer on the rise.
The Story of How Singer-Songwriter Arlo Guthrie Owed Me 50 Cents Over a Bet
A ramblin’ road or an adventure that started with a bet with singer Arlo Guthrie over a pinball game in Missouri, then ricocheted through the decades to Kailua-Kona and Honolulu.
Quote Unquote: The Scoop on Chef Peter Merriman’s First O‘ahu Restaurant
The popular Big Island restaurant, Merriman’s is opening a second location on O‘ahu next year.
2016 Hale ‘Aina Awards: Champions of Chinatown
Here’s how two of downtown’s hottest new restaurants sprang from the partnership of Jesse Cruz and Dusty Grable.
Quote Unquote: Have you Seen This Bell Ringer in Downtown Honolulu?
Edward Gaines spreads Christmas cheer one bell-ring at a time.
Quote Unquote: Phil Estermann Fights to Save the Ka Iwi Coast
Meet the man who has been fighting the development of the Ka Iwi shoreline since the ’80s.
Hawai‘i Surfer John Florence Stars in a New Film, “View From a Blue Moon”
North Shore surf phenom John Florence’s new movie celebrates a life of family, friends and freestyle surfing.
The Iconic Career of 1960s Fashion Photographer Alma McGoldrick
This photographer lives a life of interesting contradictions.
Field Notes: Get Funky With Live Jazz Music at Medici’s
Field Notes explores Honolulu’s vast and varied scenes and subcultures. This month: Medici’s at Mānoa Marketplace.
VIDEO: Hawai‘i Girl Auli‘i Cravalho Gets a “Sneaky” Callback to Play Disney’s First Polynesian Princess in Moana
Video shows how Auli‘i Cravalho found out she got the part to co-star alongside Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson in the new animated film, Moana.
Quote Unquote: What’s Kimi Werner Doing Since Her Great White Shark Experience
A viral video of Kimi Werner’s encounter with a great white shark gave her international fame.
#HFWF15: 5 questions with Drew Nieporent
Nieporent answered some of our questions to give a preview of the HFWF session.
Shep Gordon: Hawaii’s secret culinary mastermind
A man well known for his entertainment connections, but who also has deeper ties to Hawaii’s food scene than most people realize.
Quote Unquote: Constance Hale Describes Seven Stages of Manuscript Grief
Constance Hale is a writer, editor and teacher.
What Are We Doing to Fix Hawai‘i’s Homeless Crisis?
The Aloha State now has the highest number of homeless per capita in the nation. What are we doing to help the individuals and families living on the streets?
How Local Are You? Your Potluck Dish Says A Lot About You
Or why a Jewish guy is eating Chinese food at his son’s bar mitzvah in Kāhala.
Jack Johnson on Staying Local, Environmentalism and Superstardom
Musician Jack Johnson has achieved international superstardom with the help of his wife, Kim, earning enough to donate more than $30 million to causes they support. Find out how the power couple strike a balance.
Hawai‘i Ethnic Pageants Are More Than Just Beauty Contests
Ethnic beauty pageants have long been a staple of Hawai‘i’s diverse cultural history. Over the years, though, they’ve had to evolve to fit the changing times.
