Long Reads & Feature Stories

Honolulu Super Cheap Eats Under $6

Mari Taketa, Martha Cheng,

Nothing more than $6.

Spring Fashion: Get High On Sheer Looks

Stacey Makiya, Brie Thalmann,

This spring, it’s no gusts, no glory. Dare to be diaphanous in floaty frocks, windswept cover-ups and strategically placed sheer panels.

The Painful Path to Same-Sex Marriage in Hawaii

Curt Sanburn,

A first-person account of the saga.

Review: MW Restaurant

Martha Cheng,

The new MW Restaurant serves food with influences from two of Hawaii’s most beloved kitchens, Alan Wong's and Zippy's.

Hawaii's Solar Energy Revolution

David Thompson,

How the proliferation of solar panels on Honolulu homes will force Hawaiian Electric Co. to reinvent itself—or else.

Waikiki's Ilikai Hotel and Suites Turns 50

A. Kam Napier,

One of Waikiki’s most iconic landmarks celebrates its 50th anniversary this month. Here’s the story of how this hotel/condo hybrid came to be.

The Sour Poi Awards 2013

Michael Keany,

Celebrating the best of the worst of 2013 — the dumb, the deranged and the indefensible.

30th Anniversary of Hale Aina Awards

Martha Cheng, Katrina Valcourt,

This year, for the 30th anniversary, we take a look at the two winningest chefs in the history of the awards, who continue to influence Hawaii dining today.

The Worst Neighbor on the Block: Genshiro Kawamoto

David Thompson,

The eccentric billionaire ends his dramatic reign over Kahala Avenue.

The Everything Guide to Ahi in Hawaii

Martha Cheng, Mari Taketa, Tiffany Hill, Katrina Valcourt,

Hawaii's Most Beloved Fish: A guide to finding the best, and stories from the people who catch and serve it.

The Rise, Fall and Rebirth of Waikīkī’s International Market Place

David Thompson,

Say goodbye to the WaikĪkĪ landmark shopping bazaar.

Sure, we're lucky to live in Hawaii, but if you live on Oahu, there's so much more to the place than sunsets and beaches. From paiai delivered, to cool aloha wear, from Dave Shoji to gay marriage, here's why we're so fortunate to live in this city.

Hawaii's Most Endangered Historic Places

Victoria Wiseman,

The Historic Hawaii Foundation, the state Historic Preservation Division and HONOLULU Magazine compile an annual list of some of our state's most endangered sites.