For nearly five decades, Michele Choy has helped shape the annual Narcissus Pageant, elevating it from a beauty contest to..
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The building at the corner of South Street and Quinn Lane in Kaka‘ako may not look like much from the..
For as long as she can remember, Wendy Hensel says, she’d wanted to be a teacher and a lawyer. So,..
Mami Ogiwara was on track to pursue a more conventional career. Then Cirque du Soleil came to town. Medical school..
As president of Ronald McDonald House Charities Hawai‘i, Ed Nishioka helps families facing serious health challenges. A week after Grammy..
Drs. Whitney Limm and Thomas Kosasa, and John Henry Felix will be recognized for their ongoing work in bettering the..
Tony Award-winning producer and Punahou School alum Kevin McCollum is bringing the SIX “queendom” to Broadway in Hawai‘i. When you..
JT Ojerio has reinvented herself, trading wrestling mats for sketch pads as the founder of Aloha de Mele and Studio..
State Department of Hawaiian Home Lands director Kali Watson is leading a multi-pronged effort to address the waitlist. By his..
Ren MacDonald-Balasia’s floral sculptures defy convention — and that’s why folks are drawn to them. Ren MacDonald-Balasia can’t say for..
Mona Choy may not be a public figure — she’s not a politician, celebrity or superstar athlete — but within..
Nicholas Iwamoto survived a brutal attempted murder. He doesn’t want the community to forget his story — or those of..
From the Big Island to The Food Network, chef Philip “Ippy” Aiona is living out his culinary dream.
An upcoming reunion pays homage to former Spencecliff restaurants’ employees and celebrates the bygone days of Hawai‘i. Before he bought..
Taimane returns to the spotlight for a one-night-only theatrical showcase that will bring to life her latest album, Hawaiki. ‘Ukulele..
From a new hotel-condo to buzzworthy dining experiences, big things are on the horizon for Hawai‘i’s hotel scene — and..
Readers of MidWeek are familiar with CrimeStoppers Honolulu — its Most Wanted feature is published in these pages regularly —..
As Hawai‘i’s chief federal law enforcement official, U.S. Attorney Clare Connors leads a team of around 60 assistant U.S. attorneys..
The ‘Ohana Arts musical “Peace On Your Wings” returns with a powerful message — and this time the cast and..
Police get the call on a Thursday afternoon: A man with a gun has barricaded himself inside a hotel room..
