HONOLULU Magazine September 2016

Fire Up Your Tastebuds with These Spicy Food Finds in Honolulu

Kawehi Haug,

There’s no better way to celebrate International Hot and Spicy Foods Day on Jan. 16, 2018 with a dish or drink from this list.

Get Carried Away Planning Your Next Trip with These Roomy Carry-On Bags

Stacey Makiya,

These local, Hawai‘i-inspired carry-ons are stylish and spacious.

Afterthoughts: Save Me, Pokémon GO

Michael Keany,

Can video games, like Pokémon GO, change your life?

Cozy Up to These Colorful and Trendy Scarves in Time for Fall in Hawai‘i

Stacey Makiya,

Lightweight, stylish scarves that are perfect for Fall in Hawaii.

We Are Windward O‘ahu: Where Tropical Paradise Meets Suburban Charm

Dena Tomlinson,

(Sponsored) Take a journey to Windward O’ahu where small town charm meets big city convenience.

These Identical Twin Brothers Dominate on the Court and on the Runway

Brie Thalmann,

Identical twin brothers Eran and Asaf Ganot are successful in athletics and in fashion.

From Our Files: Moments from Hawai‘i’s Past–September Edition

Katrina Valcourt,

A look back at Honolulu from September 1936 to 1996. Stories taken from the archives of Paradise of the Pacific and HONOLULU Magazine.

Local Filmmaker Wins Prestigious Carnegie Medal for Saving Shark-Attack Victim’s Life

Site Staff,

Keoni Bowthorpe wins Carnegie Medal for Heroism after saving surfer Colin Cook from a tiger shark in 2015.

A Rare Glimpse into the Lives of Hawai‘i Transgender Professionals at Work

Jade Snow,

Eight local professionals on what it’s like being transgender in Hawai‘i.

Is This the Solution to Solve Hawai‘i’s Serious Doctor Shortage Problem?

Don Wallace,

Solutions so far are few, but some hope for change is in your hands.

2017 Hale ‘Aina Award Winners: The Best Restaurants in Hawai‘i

HONOLULU Magazine Team,

Congratulations to the 2017 Hale ‘Aina Award winners announced Sept. 25, 2016.

“Hawai‘i Five-0” Stars and Fans React to the Season 7 Premiere in Waikīkī

James Charisma,

Why 7,000 people—including Dog The Bounty Hunter—went to Waikīkī beach Friday night.

How To Party With An Infant By Kaui Hart Hemmings

“The Descendants” Author Kaui Hart Hemmings is On Fire

Don Wallace,

Hemmings’ latest is partly written as an entry in a cookbook contest for mothers.

3 Hawai‘i Startup Standouts That Use Technology to Make Your Life Easier

Katrina Valcourt,

A local accelerator propels new companies into the world of technology.

Disney Pulls Controversial “Moana” Costume Amid Protests of “Brownface”

Don Wallace,

A collision between merchandising and cultural sensitivity shows how hard it is to strike a balance.

Chris McKinney’s New Book Dives into Honolulu’s Mysterious Underworld

Don Wallace,

As if writing a novel about his descent into Honolulu’s hostess-bar and criminal scene wasn’t enough, the Kahalu‘u native is going Hollywood with his trademark brashness and chessmaster gamesmanship.

Field Notes: A Spunky Little Library Supported Entirely By Donations

Colby Lawton,

Field Notes explores Honolulu’s vibrant and varied scenes and subcultures. This month: Makiki Community Library.

Quote Unquote: Longtime Catholic Charities Hawai‘i President Retires, But Not From Giving Back

Catherine Toth Fox,

When the 67-year-old father retires at the end of the year, he plans to teach, travel, babysit his two grandkids and stay involved with the national organization in some way.