HONOLULU Magazine May 2010 - Honolulu Magazine

Why We Cover Public Schools The Way We Do

A. Kam Napier,

Some people in the public school establishment question why we are so critical of the schools. We answer some of those challenges here.

A Preview of Next Month's Issue

Site Staff,

Introducing our June 2010 issue.

Web Exclusive: Kamaaina Summer Discounts

Sufiya Ismail,

Need a staycation? Take a break this summer and get away from it all. See if your favorite hotel is on the list and take advantage of these great kamaaina discounts.

Celebrations

Mariah Schiaretti,

The East West center turns 50 while the Honolulu Community College turns 90.

Grading the Public Schools: The 2010 Grades

Michael Keany,

Once again, we've ranked more than 250 public schools across the state, using data from the state Department of Education. How does your school measure up?

The Maryland Lesson

Michael Keany,

Hawaii’s public schools clearly need to improve. We take a look at the No. 1 public education system in the nation, to see what success looks like. What can we learn from Maryland’s example?

Caught in Between

Jana Wolff, Addition Reporting by Jennifer Sudick,

Thousands of people are caring for their children and elderly parents simultaneously. Here are the stories of kamaaina who are coping with this challenge.

Bugs in the System

Lavonne Leong,

The next time you have maple syrup with your pancakes, thank the Bishop Museum's world-class entomology collection. Here's why.

Dining: Eat, Memory

John Heckathorn,

Sometimes the newer the restaurants are, the more familiar they seem.

Afterthoughts: Shipping of Fools

Kathryn Drury Wagner,

Mankind has walked on the moon. Cured polio. Created incredible technologies, from the printing press to the Internet. But still, we cannot ship a cardboard box to Hawaii.

Field Guide: Fresh Ideas for Pau Hana

Tiffany Hill,

Instead of hitting the bar after work, why not try something new? We found five relaxing pau hana happenings.

Taking Aim

Mariah Schiaretti,

Once dominated by a macho image, archery is turning into a family-friendly sport.

C is for Community

Lavonne Leong,

There’s a new CSA box on the block.

Queen of Green

Jen Tadaki Catanzariti,

Saving Earth through simple everyday choices.

One in a Million

Kathryn Drury Wagner,

Kaui Hart Hemmings beat the literary odds.

Shine On

Kathryn Drury Wagner,

Honolulu goldsmith Jason Dow is gaining international recognition, winning a 2010 Saul Bell Design Award.

Go With the Flow

John Wright,

Self-watering, self-fertilizing and small, aquaponic gardens are ideal for island living.

A Family's Kuleana

Christine Hitt,

Caring for the bones at the Royal Mausoleum is a responsibility passed down through generations.

A Fresh Idea for Feeding the Hungry

Sheila Sarhangi,

For Vivian Chau, feeding the less fortunate doesn’t require a stockpile of canned goods. In January, she started the program, “Give It Fresh Today” at the Kapiolani Community College Farmers’ Market. Here’s how it works: Shoppers donate a fraction of…