September 2007

Cover Story

Fight Club

Mixed martial arts goes from rebel sport to money maker

Kyle Galdeira

Features

Small Footprint, Big Shoes

A famous nameplate brings both opportunities and challenges for the developers of Trump Tower Waikiki

David K. Choo

Departments
Innovation: Petri to Petrol Archive »

As researchers look for new ways to make ethanol from crops, a University of Hawaii professor believes he has found a quick and dirty solution to our energy challenges: bacteria.

Cathy S. Cruz-George
Spin Zone Archive »

Where Hawaii’s Leaders Face Off
Talk Story Archive »

John Komeiji has only had one job interview. It was 28 years ago, for an entry-level position at the powerhouse law firm he’s now a partner and namesake of, Watanabe Ing & Komeiji. With nearly...

Jacy L. Youn
Dining with Dave: Form, Function and Flavor Archive »

Nobu’s playful plates lead to some serious eating

David K. Choo
Parting Shot Archive »

A portrait of Hawaii business life
Editor's Note: Things Worth Fighting For Archive »

Kelli Abe Trifonovitch, editor