Winning the Bronze
The four-year odyssey to earn our home a historic distinction.
Afterthoughts
Afterthoughts: 8 Hawai‘i Businesses I Wish We Could Bring to the Mainland
Zippy’s just announced a second location in Las Vegas—but four years after this publication, Katrina’s eight picks are content to stay in the Islands.
Tracking My Blessings
My gratitude app steers me to focus on the positive, even when things fall apart.
Swimming with Sharks
A Hawai‘i author and lifelong surfer reflects on the pleasures and perils of an ocean life.
Seriously, Thanks for Not Stealing My Avocados
Counting the fruits of my avocado tree has become my obsession.
Afterthoughts: The Lunch Club at Niu Valley Middle School
Summer break is a good time to revisit this memory about the best school cafeteria food around—not just because it was free.
Too Asian, Yet Not Asian Enough
A HONOLULU intern shares her journey to self-acceptance as an adopted Asian American.
Lucky We Live Hawai‘i
There are so many ways to take advantage of living here, beyond the beach.
Afterthoughts: Skin Deep
Our family Thanksgiving was almost canceled after I mentioned a desire to be inked.
Afterthoughts: Who Mourns for Koreamoku?
Here’s to Heinekens and beef bulgogi: Revisiting a classic last tribute to a one-of-a-kind neighborhood.
Misnomer: Stop Naming Places After People
What I can’t stand is when a human name replaces a name that was actually descriptive of the area.
Afterthoughts: Without Late-Night Restaurants, Where Do We Go?
Afterthoughts columnist James Charisma laments the lack of dining choices for nighthawks.
What’s in a Name? Borrowing ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i Doesn’t Make It Hawaiian
Getting left out of the ‘ohana—a closer look at the appropriation of Hawaiian words for non-Hawaiian purposes.
That’s the Spirit: Uncovering the History of a Mysterious Bottle
After finding an old unopened liquor bottle during spring cleaning, I investigated its origins.
Plan On It: Why I Wrote a Will and You Should Too
No matter how young you are or where you are in life, you need a will. You just never know what might happen.
Honolulu’s Pay Phones Feel Like Relics From the Past
An ode to Honolulu's pay phones, vivid reminders of the days before cell phones were constantly in hand. Dear pay phone: Keep on keeping on.
Charisma, P.I. – Learning Lessons from Robin’s Nest
James Charisma digs deep to find out more about the people and places featured in an episode of Magnum P.I.
Why Can’t Honolulu Be More Pet-Friendly?
This city has great beaches, campgrounds, swimming areas and other public state parks—but dogs aren’t allowed at many of them.
Afterthoughts: Why Sharing Is Important, Even if it Seems Like Bragging
Columnist James Charisma says telling others about he bought a place sounded like gloating.
Afterthoughts: Film Photography—the Real Deal
Columnist James Charisma on his quest to capture life on 35mm film.
Varsity Theatre’s Marquee Is Safe With Me
Writer James Charisma went dumpster diving for a piece of beloved history.
