Jeela Ongley started writing for publications in Honolulu in the late 90s. Below is a list of published articles since June 2003.

Most recently published

April/May 2008

Hana Hou

• “Otto von Cheesecake.” Photo by Sergio Goes.

HI Luxury

• “Mixing it up! Get a lesson behind the bar at E&O Trading Company.” Photos by Ryan Ohara.

February/March 2008

HI Luxury

• “The Dragon Upstairs: Great music and ambience at the new Chinatown hotspot”

Article list by magazine

• Hana Hou
• HI Luxury
• Malamalama

Hana Hou articles
July 2007 - June 2003

June/July 2007

• “Sonic Room,” late night impressions from Lotus Soundbar in Waikiki. Part of a larger article called “After 10: ‘Awa, kilts and coco puffs: excursions into Honolulu’s late-night latitudes.” Photos by Sergio Goes.
• “Get Your Kicks,” round-up of specialty sneakers with Hawaii designers collaborating on styles including the Aloha Dunk, Sig Zane Converse and shoes for Gravis and Run Athletics. Photo by Dana Edmonds.
• “Funkify Yourself,” profile of an off-beat Chinatown boutique. Photo by Sergio Goes.

June/July 2005 “A Hip-Hop Love Letter.” Can’t Stop Won’t Stop by Jeff Chang, book cover art.

April/May 2005 “Sonic Youth.” DJ QBert. Photo: V. Violet* The photog did not want to put her real name on the images the art director chose.

June/July 2003 “The Latest Kick.” Capoeira. Photos by Elea Dumas.

HI Luxury articles
January 2008 - August 2007

December 2007/January 2008 “NYE at the W: Ring in 2008 with an all-night, hotel-wide party.” Photos Courtesy.

October/November 2007 “Get Up & Get Down: Happy hour and more at the Hanohano Room” Photos by Chris McDonough.

August/September 2007 “A Whole New Light: ARTafterDARK events bring an eclectic crowd to the Honolulu Academy of Arts,” my first article for a new magazine! Photos by Chris McDonough.

Malamalama articles
January 2008 - February 2004

January 2008 “Big Island Field Schools Students prepare for the future by documenting the past.” Photos by Michael O’Hara, photo art and layout by Rowen Tabusa.

September 2007“Athletes Gain from Academic Strength Training.” Photos by Rowen Tabusa and Michael O’Hara.

May 2007“Room for a View: Projects influence how we see Waikiki,” cover story for the University of Hawaii alumni magazine. Photos by Rowen Tabusa, plus historical photographs recast by visual artist Gaye Chan.

Jan. 2007 “A Part of Kalaupapa UH alumni and faculty reflect on a special community.” Cover story. Photos by Bob Chinn, Rowen Tabusa and Jeela Ongley.

Sept. 2006 “After the Spill Researchers work to determine when sewage contaminants make the ocean unsafe.” Illustration by Kelly Hironaka.

May 2006 “There’s Something about KTUH Manoa’s free–wheeling radio station makes a profound impact.” Photos by Bob Chinn and from archives.

Jan. 2006 “Counter Attack A university-community effort strips alien gorilla ogo from Waikiki.” Cover story. Photos by Bob Chinn except cover illustration by Kelly Hironaka.

Sept. 2005 “Tomorrow’s Culinary Stars Programs feature visiting chefs and hands-on learning.” Cover story. Photos courtesy except cover shot by Bob Chinn and Rowen Tabusa.

May 2005 “Group Think East-West Philosophers’ Conference open to pondering.” Archival photo, illustration by Kelly Hironaka.

Sept. 2004 “Kabuki Granddads Kabuki kids continue family tradition.” Photo by Andrew Shimabuku.

Feb. 2004 “Sustainable Tourism UH programs help create a lasting, community-oriented visitor industry.” Illustration by Kelly Hironaka.

This last story was cited in Appendix C of the Hawaii Tourism Strategic Plan 2005-2015 (5MB PDF) in a "Listing of Research, Studies, and Other References." Does that mean I’m an expert in something? Or just a pawn in a much larger game.