Civil Unions Recognized in Hawaii
In January 2012, the State of Hawaii began recognizing Civil Unions.
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John Heckathorn Reports...
Over the course of 27 years, John Heckathorn wrote hundreds of articles for HONOLULU Magazine before he passed away suddenly in December 2011. Here are excerpts from some of our favorite pieces.
Gambling Hardly a Path to Riches
Attempts to legalize gambling in Hawaii always seem to get a bit more strident when the economy is down.
Editor's Page: Quest for the Best
The March Best of Honolulu issue is a reader favorite, and a pleasure to research.
State Proposes Absurd Tax on Electronic Cigarettes
If you’ve successfully replaced cigarette smoking with electronic cigarettes, take note, the Hawaii state Legislature would like to tax you as if you were still smoking.
Millerbirds on Laysan Island
Nest Building: A Northwestern Hawaiian Island is getting back the birds it lost almost 100 years ago.
The First Hawaiians: Native Plants
These plants, many found nowhere else in the world, welcomed the first Hawaiians to their new home and became essential in everyday life.
Afterthoughts: Remembering John
Honolulu will not be the same without Heckathorn.
Editor's Page: Goodbye, John
HONOLULU Magazine loses a legend.
Hawaii Wants to Spy on Your Every Internet Move
The state thinks it would be super cool to know every move you make online.
DonorsChoose.com Funding Hawaii Teachers
Outside of the Box: Public school teachers have to get creative when it comes to funding for their classroom.
Crop Sharing in Hana, Maui
A cooperative farm in Hana, Maui, shares the wealth among the community.
UH Takes Offensive Line on Coach's Salary
Hawaii Reporter's Jim Dooley is reporting that the University of Hawaii is refusing to release the salary of new UH football head coach.
Afterthoughts: Apocalypse Soon
It’s the end of the world, again, and we feel fine.
Queen Emma Building Getting Remodeled
The owner of the Queen Emma Building has begun dramatically altering its historic exterior.
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Chefs receive most of the attention, but there are also many lesser-known, yet fascinating, restaurant jobs. Meet some of the crew at Honolulu's dining spots who have positions you may never have heard of.
May Moir and Susanne Zola, grandmother and grand daughter, maintain the Nuuanu Valley gardens of Lipolani.