Gi Yu’s throne occupied two floors of the Hawaiian Life Building off Kapi‘olani Boulevard.  Hawaiian Life.  What a laugh.  Hawaiian Life was exactly … More

I opened my eyes.  The light blinded me.  I knew I was in Queen’s.  I had a horrible feeling.  Something had happened to me, … More

It was nearly closing time.  I was the last customer, and Margie was the only barber still there.  As the ensuing scene … More

Snuffy Apana said, “It could be anyone who wrote it, or even anyone who passed your desk and saw it.  For … More

Chan, Yamamoto, and Dr. Oh stood at Miles Kuroda’s bedside. Yamamoto said, “So this is Kuroda, Denise’s childhood crush?” “Yes,” … More

Miles Kuroda had just finished highjacking some kids so he could buy snacks before his karate lesson at Nu‘uanu YMCA.  He … More

This morning, Chris Andaya had a job to do, and he’d planned to get it done around 7:30 a.m. in … More

Before Yamamoto called him that morning, David Chan had been on the phone with his mother. “She’s a big girl, … More