A Condominium Can Last Hundreds of Years, But Not Its Components
A 40-year-old Honolulu condominium can show its age in many ways: brittle, leaking pipes; cracks in its concrete walls and decks; rusted rebar; and corroded railings and window frames.
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A Master Woodworker Makes Furniture That Endures
At his woodworking shop in Hālawa, Dae Son turns local hardwoods into custom furniture.
Hawai‘i Tourism: A Century and a Half in the Making
Once a destination for the rich and adventurous, the advent of commercial jets in the 1950s made the Islands affordable to the masses.
Businesses Tell Us About Recovery, Hiring and Buying Local
In the BOSS Survey and 808 Poll, Hawaiʻi business owners and executives revealed some surprising opinions on a range of topics
Top 10 Species You’re Likely to Spot While Snorkeling in Hawai‘i
Is that a manani or a Hawaiian whitespotted toby? Here’s how to tell the difference.
Can Hawaiʻi Become the Napa Valley of Chocolate?
Many places in the U.S. manufacture chocolate, but only Hawai‘i cultivates its main ingredient, cacao, on a commercial level. Efforts to establish Hawai‘i as a globally recognized gourmet chocolate producer are gaining momentum.
You're Wearing That to Work?
When I was a little girl, in the 1950s, my father sometimes took me downtown for a piece of the Alexander Young Hotel’s fabulous lemon crunch cake. It was a special time to have my busy businessman father all to…
Wahine Getting It Done
Hands-on parenthood is a more than full-time job. So are most leadership positions. Combining the two, especially for women, is often seen as what The New York Times recently called a “head-on collision between motherhood and work.” But what if…
This Kaimukī Shop Helps Customers Make Their Own Jewelry
Brendan and Jill Barry’s Bead It! is stocked with jewelry-making materials and offers classes in soldering, drilling and other techniques.
Can Hawaii Capture the 2024 Olympics?
You’ve seen bumper stickers with a variation on this theme: “Tokyo, Paris, London, Waimanalo.” Now, a new one might soon appear: “Bejing, London, Rio, Honolulu.” The reference is to the Summer Olympic Games, which – if a group of planners…
The Goal: Tourism That Regenerates Hawai‘i, Not Degrades It
A program that limits access at Kaua‘i’s Hā‘ena State Park and raises local dollars is considered a model for places inundated by visitors.
The Heat Is Rising in Honolulu. More Trees Will Help Cool It Off.
Hawai‘i organizations were awarded $42.6 million in federal funds to expand the urban tree canopy. Some neighborhoods need it more than others.