Akaka vs. Case: The Political Showdown of the Year
The outcome of this race will say more about Hawai‘i than about either of the candidates.
HONOLULU Magazine - September 2006
Vacuuming the Reef
Super Sucker and his sidekick, Jr., to the rescue.
Best Places to Live
Whether you're enjoying retirement or saving for your kids' college tuition, loving life in the fast lane or trying to slow down, we've got the neighborhood for you.
Full Tanks and Empty Reefs
Can Hawai‘i balance the demands of aquarium lovers with the need for conservation?
Hoku’s 2.0
When you mess with a legend, the whole town gets worried.
From Our Files - September
HONOLULU Magazine and Paradise of the Pacific, chronicling the Islands since 1888.
Q+A
Hervy Kurisu
Scene: Stretch Marks
Appealing to grandmothers, athletes and grandmothers who are athletes, a Pilates studio draws a diverse crowd.
Lighting the Way
The Hawai‘i Children’s Cancer Foundation raises awareness and hope for local cancer patients and survivors.
The Things They Carried
Take a revealing look into the handbags—and lives—of strangers. What’s in your bag?
Our Town: Scottish Rite Cathedral
This building boasts a rich history, a little conspiracy and a lot of charity.
Music Review
Lyle Ritz, No Frills, Flea Market Music
Digging Deeper
What happens when bones are found at a construction site?
Law: Doe v. Kamehameha Schools
Our reporter sat in as the case was argued in a San Francisco courtroom.
Letters - September
Letters to the Editor may be e-mailed to: letters_honmag@pacificbasin.net, faxed: 537-6455 or sent to: Honolulu Magazine, 1000 Bishop St., Suite 405, Honolulu, HI, 96813. “Food of Kings,” July 2006 Food editor Joan Namkoong profiled two asparagus farmers at Twin Bridge…
Isn’t She Lovely?
A beauty pageant spoof raises questions about the real deal.
A new book on Iz
This month, a new hardcover book from Bess Press celebrates the larger-than-life Israel Kamakawiwo‘ole. IZ: Voice of the People, by Rick Carroll, offers a thorough, touching account of the musician’s life, told through 200 photos, as well as letters, album…
Racing on the Streets
What’s become of Honolulu’s displaced speed demons?
Read About Hawai‘i’s First Little League World Series Champions
Hawai‘i still remembers the day last year when its keiki shined as the reigning Little League World Series champions. Splashed across front-page news and commanding national airtime, the West O‘ahu Little League All Stars triumphed over the Pabou Little League…
Clipping Service
Realclearpolitics.com is a conservative site that collects political opinions from across the United States. In “The Disconnect Between Hawai‘i and America,” Peter Brown questions whether American principles guide Hawai‘i state laws. Three developments raise the question of whether the people…
By the Numbers
By The Numbers: Hawai‘i Looks Up 12 Number of new satellites around Jupiter reported to have been discovered by Mauna Kea researchers in 2005. 1.4 billionNumber of pixels in the world’s largest digital camera, under construction in the UH Institute…
Shopping: Home Away from Home
Getting ready to empty the nest? Send off your college-bound student with gifts to make home seem a little closer.
The Queen of Fruit
If you’ve never tasted a mangosteen, treat your mouth to this refreshing, tropical delight.
The Learning Curve
Each private school has its own traditions, philosophies, teaching styles and more. How do you find the right match for your child?
