The New York Times’ crossword editor will give a talk in Hawaii
It’s probably the easiest crossword question you will ever come across: Who is the puzzle master? Read more
Latest Stories by Mike Gordon
Here’s to lifelong friends and carefree conversations
Membership has benefits when you belong to Mike’s Carport Fitness Center, which has only two members: Big Al and myself. Read more
Return to Palolo reawakens hazy spirits of the commune
It’s the worst type of vanity for a man to dwell on nostalgia when reason argues that his memories are flawed. But there’s a place at the back of Palolo Valley that haunts me. Read more
Already high temperatures in Korea signal hot summer
Hot weather is hitting Korea this month as if it were the late summer months of July and August. Temperatures reached 86 degrees for four consecutive days, with a high of 91, making it the hottest month in 66 years, according to the Korea Meteorological Administration. Read more
Isle family ready to tackle ‘Feud’
The Schaefers are ready for a serious feud. They’ve even been practicing. Ron, Kathy, Eric, Renee and Amber — a close-knit Hawaii Kai family — are going to test their ability to think quickly when they compete against another family this week on thesyndicated TV game show “Family Feud.” Read more
Virtual tour goes to the soul of a home full of memories
Last month one of my neighbors put his home on the market for $885,000, and a horde of potential buyers arrived on a sunny Sunday, the only day he needed to find someone willing to make an offer on the house. Read more
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Public invited to take part in philosophy gathering
From homelessness to sovereignty, refugees to pilgrims, transgender rights in North Carolina to the rights of indigenous people in the Pacific, the idea of place will underscore deep conversations when 300 prominent philosophers gather in Manoa for the East-West Philosophers’ Conference from Wednesday through May 31. Read more
Bumatai pulls back curtain on his struggle with cancer
Even though he’s undergoing painful treatment to combat cancer beneath his tongue, Andy Bumatai is a true champion. Read more
‘Five-0’ holds its own even as viewers lag
In its sixth season, “Hawaii Five-0” continued to do yeoman work for CBS, winning its Friday time slot every week and averaging 8.71 million viewers an episode. Read more
Waialua resident wins fireknife title a record fifth time
Waialua resident Mikaele Oloa put on a display of speed, power, creativity and risk to win his fifth World Fireknife Championship on Saturday at the Polynesian Cultural Center in Laie. Read more
Big waves of indecisiveness prevent a surfboard upgrade
Every wave that rose in front of me while I was in the lineup at my favorite surf spot the other day offered the kind of ride you remember for a week. But each time I plunged my arms into the ocean, windmilling for momentum, my surfboard seemed anchored to the reef. Read more
Larry Price leaves behind popular radio show, legacy of good deeds
In 1977 Larry Price gave a speech that would change his life. His friends don’t remember the specifics, only what happened next. Read more
They chose their paths well and the world’s better for it
On Saturday morning, when our youngest daughter receives her English degree from the University of Hawaii at Manoa, Mrs. G. and I will do a happy dance in our seats in the Stan Sheriff Center. Read more
Perseverance pulls family through tough times
I had no idea how strong my mother could be until my father died. Read more
Movie shooting in isles seeks extras, old vehicles
Extras and old, junk cars and mopeds are being sought for a 20th Century Fox movie scheduled to shoot this summer in Hawaii that stars Amy Schumer (pictured) and Goldie Hawn. Read more
Amy Schumer movie seeking Hawaii extras, old cars
Background extras and old, junk cars and mopeds are being sought for a 20th Century Fox movie scheduled to shoot this summer in Hawaii that stars Amy Schumer and Goldie Hawn. Read more
This family boasts its own consumer advocacy champ
What I’m about to share could end the reign of my alter ego, Rock ’em, Sock ’em, but I offer my wisdom as a public service. And besides, Rock ’em, Sock ’em will live on whenever family legends are shared. Read more
Starring on Broadway? It’s good to be Kim
No doubt about it, Daniel Dae Kim is going to have the best vacation stories when he returns to the set of “Hawaii Five-0.” Read more
Better to have loved and lost than to let a dog go wanting
Not many dogs wander freely through our neighborhood, so when we found the black terrier standing in the middle of the street, shaking with fear, we figured she was lost. We never thought she was being discarded. Read more
Shakespearean artifact comes to isles
To be? There’s no question here. If it were not for a pair of friends, the plays of William Shakespeare would not be. Read more
‘Purple Rain’ screening Monday
Consolidated Theaters will mark the death of musician Prince with a special screening Monday of his Oscar-winning film “Purple Rain.” Read more
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