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Islanders of the Year: The 7 People Who Made the Most Impact on Hawai‘i in 2016

HONOLULU Magazine Team,

From world-circling voyagers, a disease-hunting doctor and more, these seven shaped Hawai‘i in 2016.

2016 Islander of the Year in Entertainment: Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson

Don Wallace,

Sexiest, richest, ours.

2016 Islander of the Year in Health and Medicine: Sarah Park

Michael Keany,

Tracked down hepatitis A.

2016 Islander of the Year in Culture: Mālama Honua

Robbie Dingeman,

World-circling navigators.

2016 Islander of the Year in Fashion: Manaola Yap

Robbie Dingeman,

Culture-conscious designer.

2016 Islander of the Year in Literature: Kaui Hart Hemmings

Don Wallace,

Prolific island author.

Islanders Of The Year John John Florence

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2016 Islander of the Year in Sports: John John Florence

Don Wallace,

World Surf Champ.

2016 Islander of the Year in Business: Stanford Carr

Don Wallace,

Building affordable homes.

Chinatown’s Latest Revival is Putting it Back on the Map. But Will it Last?

Don Wallace,

In the year of the rooster, O‘ahu’s most authentic and vibrant neighborhood seems poised to preen, thanks to hip restaurants, hot boutiques and a tenacious arts and entertainment scene.

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Drones are Everywhere! Here’s How They Affect Businesses, the Earth and Even You

Tiffany Hill,

Let’s take a bird’s-eye look at how this hovering technology is affecting businesses, the environment and you personally.

Is Water Fluoridation the Answer to Hawai‘i’s Rampant Tooth Decay Problem?

James Charisma,

Why does Hawai‘i fight fluoridation despite a dismal record of dental decay? Community leaders blame fear, misinformation … and deposed Honolulu City Councilmember Rod Tam.