HONOLULU Magazine May 2012 - Honolulu Magazine

From Our Files

A. Kam Napier,

The May 2012 archives from our files of Paradise of the Pacific and HONOLULU Magazine.

Feedback

Site Staff,

...on homelessness, Hawaii being a worthy place to live and the Consulate of San Marino.

Hawaii Education Q&A: How is the DOE helping poor-performing schools?

Tiffany Hill,

Associate editor Tiffany Hill asks Kathryn Matayoshi, Hawaii's Department of Education superintendent, about helping poor-performing schools.

Animal Lamps from the Honolulu Museum of Art

Stacey Makiya,

Creature Comforts: Trade in a regular shaded lamp for an irresistible home accessory from the Honolulu Museum of Art that’s sure to shed some light-heartedness in your child’s bedroom.

Hawaii Education Q&A: What do schools have in place to ensure communication with parents?

Tiffany Hill,

What do schools have in place to ensure communication with parents?

Andy South Unveils New Handbags

Stacey Makiya,

Window Shopping: Local fashion designer Andy South unveils new have-to-have handbag line.

Google Street View Reaches Hawaii Landmarks

Christian Vetter,

The Honolulu Zoo, Iolani Palace and Wet ‘N’ Wild Hawaii can now be explored thanks to Google’s Street View Trike.

Hawaii Education Q&A: Why don't all public schools have midterms and final exam weeks?

Tiffany Hill,

Some public high schools in Hawaii have midterms and final exam weeks, and some do not. Why?

Wearable Art Show at Hawaii Theatre

Tamara Moan,

Native Nattiness: Indigenous art meets haute couture.

Hawaii Education Q&A: Why don't student representatives get a vote?

Tiffany Hill,

The questions for this exclusive, video Q&A come from both the magazine staff and the public, and touch on a variety of subjects, such as what the department and board are doing to reverse negative public perceptions, how teacher evaluations will work, whether or not Matayoshi and Horner sent their children to public school and more.

Sports Fashion for Men in Honolulu

Stacey Makiya,

Play Ball!: Step up to the plate in fashion finds that take you out to the ballgame in style.

A Tale of Two Schools in Hawaii

Tiffany Hill,

Nanakuli High and Intermediate School. Moanalua High School. Both of these public schools have big reputations, good and bad. We spent time on each campus to find out what they’re really like. It may surprise you.

The $30,000 Peppermint Angelfish at Waikiki Aquarium

Vanessa Kaneshiro,

The Waikiki Aquarium recently acquired a rare prize: a deepwater peppermint angelfish collected during a research expedition funded by the Smithsonian Institute. Collectors have offered prices as high as $30,000 for the exotic fish, the only one in captivity available for public viewing. HONOLULU Magazine spoke with Andrew Rossiter, the aquarium's executive director, in this web-exclusive video.

From Iolani School to Moanalua High School: A Parents’ Tale

Tiffany Hill,

When private school wasn’t working for their son, a Honolulu family turned to public education.

Retirement Planning and Living

Special Advertising Section,

Readying yourself for retirement can be a trying process. Start early, gain insight from family and friends, and look for a place where you can enjoy your golden years. Use these tips from local experts to make a plan and start your journey.

Reise Kochi: Upcoming Oahu Designer

Brie Thalmann,

Leather Forecast: Hot accessories ahead.

Rising Artists in Hawaii

Lavonne Leong,

There’s more to Hawaii’s contemporary art than ocean scenes and hula dancers. Check out these eight delectably collectible artists whose careers are gathering speed.

Pacific Resource Partnership Launches Honolulu Rail Support Campaign

A. Kam Napier,

The carpenters union seems to be going off the rails in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Unsolicited Advice for Landlords

Site Staff,

Landlords of Honolulu, tear out your carpets! You and your tenants will be much happier.

Hawaii Education: Q&A with Don Horner and Kathryn Matayoshi

Vanessa Kaneshiro, Tiffany Hill, Christine Hitt,

For more than a decade, HONOLULU Magazine has critically examined Hawaii's public education system. We sit down with two of the most influential people when it comes to Hawaii's public education.