How Did Hawaii’s Public Schools Rank in 2014?
This years chart offers a whole new way of ranking Hawaii’s schools.
HONOLULU Magazine - May 2014
From Our Files: May
In 1888, King Kalakaua issued a royal charter, commissioning a magazine. Then titled Paradise of the Pacific, this publication became HONOLULU Magazine, making it the oldest magazine west of the Mississippi.
PHOTOS: Hawai‘i Beaches Named America’s Best by Dr. Beach
Which O‘ahu beaches made the list of top 10 beaches in America by Dr. Beach?
A Morning on the Maui Gold Pineapple Co. Tour
Take a tour of the Maui Gold Pineapple Co.
Meet The Cut Collective Hawaii
The stylish trio that’s moving local fashion forward.
Hawai‘i’s Natatorium War Memorial Declared a “National Treasure” — What’s Next for the Waikīkī Landmark?
Natatorium declared “National Treasure.”
New Online Data Tools Changing the Way Hawaii’s Public School Students Learn
New tech tools are allowing teachers to tailor their lesson plans to individual students more than ever.
Master of Ceremonies: Rev. Craig Yamamoto
The Rev. Craig Yamamoto of the Shinnyo-en Buddhist temple orchestrates the annual Lantern Floating Hawaii ceremony.
Afterthoughts: The Little Details
These days, handmade signage is the exception rather than the rule.
Discovering the Treasures: Oahu’s Windward Side
(Sponsored) From Waimanalo to Kahaluu, Windward Oahu’s unique local businesses, scenic beauty, and friendly faces bring kamaaina and visitors alike to this low-key paradise.
Reinventing Hawaii’s Round Top
For decades, Puu Ualakaa State Wayside was cared for by one man. Now, its management is changing hands, to a commercial tour company. What the shift means for one of Oahu’s most scenic parks.
14 Stages of Simulated Skydiving in Hawai‘i
Our senior editor took an early test flight, and laid out the basics.
Documenting a Day in the Life of Hawaii's Aloha United Way
Celebrating 95 years of your donations changing lives in Hawaii.
Traditional Hawaiian Restaurant Highway Inn Keeps Up With the 21st Century
Highway Inn’s third generation tries to figure out how to keep a seven-decade-old restaurant relevant.
Hōkūleʻa: Teaching on the Wind
As the Hōkūleʻa sets off across the world, Hawaii students will be taking notes.
How to Brighten Tabletops for Spring
Friends and family will smile when seated at a spring table full of poppy colors and sleek shapes.
Hawaii Already Seeing Effects of Climate Change
Less fresh water, more coastal erosion and degraded coral reefs are among the impacts climate change is already having on Hawaii and other Pacific islands.
Field Notes: Ballroom Dancing in Hawaii
Each month Field Notes explores Honolulu’s vibrant and varied scenes and subcultures. This month: ballroom dancing at the Palladium.
Top 5 Favorite Hawaii Places to Watch a Sunset
“What’s your favorite Hawaii place to watch a sunset?”
New Downtown Honolulu Mural: Awesome or Awful?
Chinatown has a new, impossible-to-miss landmark: a pink and purple abstract mural on the back wall of 1121 Nuuanu Ave.
Best Afternoon Tea in Honolulu
For Mother’s Day, special occasions and all the days in between.
Hawaii Lawmakers Approve $40M to Keep Turtle Bay Land From Development
Hawaii lawmakers agreed to spend $40 million for the Turtle Bay land's preservation.
Editor's Page: Getting It Right
This month, thank a teacher who inspired you.
H&M Waikiki’s Local Link: Rebecca Wong
Since joining H&M’s retail team in 2006, local girl Rebecca Wong has been making strides. She’s now the regional expansion administrator for the company’s West division and was recently in Hawaii to help set up H&M’s first Hawaii store.
