MidWeek Cover Story

Band On The Go

Melissa Moniz — 2009-11-04T10:00:27+00:00

After 13 years and five albums, the ska band Go Jimmy Go is definitely on the go, touring farther and farther from home while maintaining a solid fan base in the Islands (from left) Jay ‘Jayder’ Kalk, Ian Ashley, Eric White, Shon Gregory, Jason ‘Bison’ Friedmann and Ryan Kunimura

Brothers

Chad Pata — 2009-10-28T10:00:39+00:00

The order of Marianist Brothers celebrates 125 years of educating young men at Saint Louis School, and of supporting all people in their ‘journey of faith’. Pictured on the cover left to right: Brother Jim Dods, Father Tim Eden and Brother Luis Gamboa in the Mystical Rose Chapel

A Vanity Affair

Sarah Pacheco — 2009-10-21T10:00:40+00:00

The ballots have been cast and all the votes tallied. The GIFT Foundation of Hawaii is pleased to present its 2009 beneficiaries, each of whom support Hawaii’s youths

Carrying on for Emma

Sarah Pacheco — 2009-10-14T10:00:35+00:00

150 years after Queen Emma and King Kamehameha IV founded what today is The Queen’s Medical Center, president Art Ushijima and a world-class staff continue to give Hawaii residents care that is, well, on the cutting edge

Around And Around They Go

Susan Sunderland — 2009-10-07T10:00:10+00:00

What else would you call playing 101 holes of golf in one day? That’s exactly what these Boys Scouts of America-Aloha Council board members will be doing Oct. 16 at Makaha East, and you can join the fun. An Island custom that never grows old is mutual giving. It’s the Golden Rule for givers. In other words, if I pledge money to support your walk for mankind, I expect you to return the favor when I’m selling Portuguese sausage for my ladies club.

Setting A New Ring Tone At Hawaiian Tel

Susan Sunderland — 2009-09-30T10:00:13+00:00

Recruited because of his reputation as a corporate Mr. Fixit, Eric Yeaman has Hawaiian Telcom pointed in a new and profitable direction. Hang up the old notion of Hawaiian Telcom as a “phone company.” That’s as outdated as rotary dials and switchboard operators. Yet, admittedly, many of us still view this local institution as telephone cords, utility poles and information-please operators.

Putting the PEP in the Band

Bill Mossman — 2009-09-23T10:00:37+00:00

For 20 years, before University of Hawaii marching and pep bands can fire up the fans, Gwen Nakamura lights up band members. If it looks like UH band members are having fun, they are - and it all starts with their energetic leader. Just about every day before morning’s first light reaches her St. Louis Heights home, Gwen Nakamura hops out of bed and makes her way downstairs, past a shelf stacked with more than 100 cookbooks and countless newspaper clippings of her favorite recipes, and into a world of succulent, symphonic delights.

Aloha Keeps You Young

Susan Sunderland — 2009-09-16T10:00:14+00:00

The City and County of Honolulu honors six young-at-heart seniors for their untiring dedication to community service. Cartoon character Maxine says it best: “Don’t let aging get you down. It’s too hard to get back up.” Senior moments can be the best time of one’s life, if you believe Honolulu’s Forever Young award winners. Each demonstrates the premise that life is richer when one is fully and actively engaged in it. Representing a total of 420 years of life experience and wisdom, we meet the six winners of this year’s Forever Young awards at the fountain of youth to learn their secrets

Martin & MacArthur Rocks

Susan Sunderland — 2009-09-09T10:00:38+00:00

With the opening of its flagship and new concept store in Ward Centre, Martin & MacArthur is branching out, and CEO Michael Tam says it’s not just a koa furniture company, but a lifestyle company with a focus on furniture and furnishings made right here in the Islands. Michael Tam has a vision to make venerable Martin & MacArthur about much more than koa furniture. Say “fine koa furniture” and most local residents would think Martin & MacArthur.

Scout’s Honor

Susan Sunderland — 2009-09-02T10:00:37+00:00

The Aloha Council, Boy Scouts of America honors Mayor Mufi Hannemann as its Distinguished Citizen of 2009. Pictured clockwise from center are good Scouts Hannemann, Alexander Coker, Natahli Mills, Kekoa Farleigh, Eric Rivera, Mark Ishizu, Ko’olina Mills and Brandon Holmes. Fast-forward 55 years and the kid with the odd moniker - Muliufi Francis Hannemann - is making a name for himself. He is the mayor of the nation’s 13th-largest city, tackles tough issues and thrives on leading a multi-cultural citizenry to the promise of tomorrow.