Web Exclusive: Honolulu Pups
Thinking about getting a new dog? Before you set out to the nearest shelter or pet store, take a look at the five most popular breeds in Honolulu, according to the American Kennel Club.
HONOLULU Magazine - May 2009
VIDEO: Dancing with Celebrities
Video from the Hawaii Ballroom Dance Association's "Dancing with Celebrities" fundraiser.
Feedback
...on physician-assisted suicide, illegal immigration and Obama's home state.
Looking for the Magic in Four New Honolulu Restaurants
Can any of these four new restaurants pull a rabbit out of the hat?
Stacked
For years, no one could figure out how to build a house on this tiny north shore lot. The answer was to go up.
Power to the People
Solutions for everyday problems.
Gaming the System
The DOE didn't like the answers it was getting from its satisfaction survey—so it changed the questions.
Do Teachers Make the Grade?
We evaluate how Hawaii's Department of Education is doing at hiring, keeping and training highly effective teachers.
Making a Difference: Books as Building Blocks
A family literacy program inspires kids to read.
Afterthoughts: Treading Water
They say that haste makes waste, but inertia can trash the place, too. Case in point? The Waikiki Natatorium.
CD Reviews: Jake Shimabukuro and Troy Fernandez
CD Reviews of Jake Shimabukuro's new album and Troy Fernandez
From Our Files
May archives
Field Guide: Waialua Sugar Mill
This old mill invokes a deep history and a laid-back North Shore business approach.
Say Aah into the Webcam
Visiting the doctor with a click of a mouse.
Fantasy Island
Kailua sculptor Henrik Van Ryzin creates nouveau tiki art that’s idolized by collectors.
Cul-de-sacs and Tarps
A new novel by Chris McKinney.
Writ Large
The Hawaii Book and Music Festival stretches its wings.
Hitting the Right Note
The Diamond Head Grill mixes up a jazz night worth visiting.
From Warehouse to Wings
A new community dance space, Hale Pulelehua, opens.
Growing Interconnected
In community gardens, lives become intertwined, just like the vines that cross from one plot to another.
The Real Deal
Maoli Arts Month spotlights contemporary Native Hawaiian arts.
7 Reasons to Get Out
7 reasons to get out in May.
Wiggin' Out
This barbershop is not just a place to get your hair done, but a community hangout.
Editor's Page: What's the Difference?
Hawaii’s public schools face challenges, we’re told. None of them turn out to be unique.
