Startup Paradise
These fledging tech businesses are getting a kick start thanks to a venture accelerator started by Henk Rogers. Yes, the Henk Rogers of Tetris fame.
News Archive
Unsolicited Advice: Save an old building
Do you know of a historic building or landmark in danger of being lost? Make a nomination.
Trains of Woe
Honolulu’s Italian train supplier has been breaking promises around the world.
Hawai‘i’s Japanese Buddhist Temples Are Struggling to Keep Ancient Traditions Alive
In summer, Japanese Buddhist temples across the Islands come alive with lanterns and bon dancers. But temple membership has dwindled. When the most active participants are elderly, is Hawai‘i about to lose something unique?
Banking on Hawaiian
Today, Bank of Hawaii is redesigning its ATMs to allow customers to conduct their transactions in Olelo Hawaii, in addition to the existing English, Japanese and Chinese choices.
Feedback
HONOLULU Magazine readers provide feedback for May and June 2013 issues.
Editor's Page: Dependence Day
The IRS scandal reached even Hawaii. But why worry when the IRS asks for a list of everyone who ever attended your events?
Kakaako's Block F: Too Good to Last?
What happens to Kakaako’s creative community when Kamehameha Schools kicks into high gear?
From the Mountain to the Sea: Saving the Heeia Ahupuaa
Today, three Native Hawaiian-led organizations and thousands of volunteers are at the forefront of efforts to restore an ahupuaa neighboring Kaneohe to its ancient functions—with lessons for the future.
From Honolulu to L.A.: The other Hubba-Hubba sign
An antique neon clock from Club Hubba Hubba has popped up in L.A. But is it real?
Afterthoughts: The Vapors
At an increasing number of businesses, there’s no smoking allowed. Even fake smoking.
Kailua Beach Park: The Anti-Waikiki
The Windward Side has been mushrooming with tourism, but no one wanted it to turn into another Waikiki.
Unsolicited Advice: Start Your Engines!
Baltimore, Md., hosts the Grand Prix of Baltimore every Labor Day, closing its waterfront streets for a road race in which cars zoom around at 180 mph.
Condo Rescue
A new Hawaii state law makes banks pay their fair share.
Walmart’s going where?
A new Walmart in downtown Honolulu would bring the total number of Walmart stores in Hawaii to 10.
Long Reads
Thirty years after opening his first restaurant in Waimea on the Big Island and sparking the most influential food movement in Hawai‘i, chef Merriman is just getting started.
Celebrating the best of the worst of 2007—from the strange to the stupid to the scandalous.