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Marc Jacobs Spring Summer 19 Talea Lischetzki Model Cover

Model Watch: Talea Lischetzki from Big Island, Hawai‘i

Brie Thalmann,

We talk with the model-on-the-rise about crazy castings, getting discovered at Foodland and her epic phone call with Naomi Campbell.

Passion Roots Flower Business Hawaii Roses Cover

Quote Unquote: Hire This O‘ahu Floral Designer For Your Next Romantic Event

Christi Young,

Shilhi Seibel of Passion Roots talks about stubborn buds, semitrucks and creating a blossoming effect in Hawai‘i.

Making Waves: 6 Women in Hawai‘i with Careers in STEM Share Their Stories

Kim Steutermann Rogers,

Only a quarter of STEM jobs in the U.S. are filled by women. Here are six making a difference in Hawai‘i.

The Bishop Museum’s Melanie Y. Ide on the Future of the World-Class Institution

Gina Gelber / Hawai‘i Business Magazine,

Melanie Y. Ide, who took the helm of the Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum in January 2018, wants to get the word out.

Building Your Medical Team Hawaii Womens Health Cover

Women’s Health in Hawai‘i: The Doctors and Specialists You Want on Your Team

Cassidy Keola,

Let’s be honest—we don’t always understand who we should see when it comes to medical care.

Inside HONOLULU: One of Hula’s Living Legacies Graced Our Cover Twice, 60 Years Apart

Robbie Dingeman,

It’s no surprise that kumu hula Puanani Alama appeared on the cover of our magazine. Only she’d done it once before, when she was just 15 years old.

Kalihi to Kalaupapa: A New Play Shares One Woman’s Story of Surviving Exile

Robbie Dingeman,

Local-born actress finds unexpected clues to her own family’s mystery in Hawaiʻi.

U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono on Life as a National Lightning Rod Ahead of Election Day

Robbie Dingeman,

The Hawai‘i lawmaker says voters tell her they appreciate her strong language.

Diamond Head Theater Costume Department Karen Wolfe

Quote Unquote: Backstage with Diamond Head Theatre’s Costume Director

Robbie Dingeman,

Since 1985, she’s been conjuring up stage costumes full time—and enjoying the drama on- and off-stage.

Two Honolulu Fashion Designers Talk Feminism and Fashion

Stacey Makiya,

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.

Interview Faith Kalamau Pau Rider Honolulu

Events & Festivals

Quote Unquote: Meet the Aloha Festivals Floral Parade's Pā‘ū Rider

Cassidy Keola,

Representing the island of Kaho‘olawe, Faith Kalamau marks her third year participating as a pā‘ū princess in the annual Waikīkī parade.

Wahine Polo Breast Cancer Match Event Two Women

International All-Wahine Polo Clubs Battle Breast Cancer with Susan G. Komen Hawai‘i

Don Wallace,

The 18th Annual Wahine Challenge at the Waimānalo Polo Field on Sunday, July 29, features dishes by "Food Network Star" chef Amy Pottinger, a silent auction and lots of thundering hooves—all while helping fight breast cancer.

Political Survivor: A Closer Look at Hawaiʻi’s First Female Senator, Mazie Hirono

Robbie Dingeman,

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.

Can Hawai‘i’s Latest Schools Superintendent Reform Our Public Schools?

Robbie Dingeman,

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.

Veteran Hawai‘i Lawmaker Mazie Hirono is Officially Running for U.S. Senate

Robbie Dingeman,

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

Brie Thalmann,

For this stylish local architect, the best designs are bold, beautiful and about making the world a better place.

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Ex-Republican Beth Fukumoto Wants to Be Hawai‘i’s Next Democratic Congresswoman

Robbie Dingeman,

Mililani’s Beth Fukumoto earlier criticized President Donald Trump and left Hawai‘i GOP.

Quote Unquote: Why You Should Check Out HIFF (Even if You Already Have Netflix)

Don Wallace,

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

Stacey Makiya,

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

Stacey Makiya,

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.