The Year of the Metal Rat officially starts on Saturday and ends on Feb. 11, 2021 in accordance with the lunar calendar. However, the actual rat ki-ai (essential energy) year has already begun and will probably taper off in the late fall. Read more
Claire Takashima has been following in her grandparents’ and parents’ footsteps since she was 11, and she got to wear nice shoes every step of the way, with her family owning the Uyeda Shoe Store since 1915. Read more
Jim Brickman is celebrating his 25th anniversary on Jan. 25th, preceding the upcoming release of his first all-vocal compilation of his biggest hits. Read more
The second season of “Magnum P.I.” started off with major changes that have helped elevate the new series to stronger ratings and a wider audience. Read more
Jamie Ming See Lee is a marketing coordinator at The Queen’s Health Systems and was crowned Hawaii’s 71st Narcissus Queen at the Hawaii Theatre on Jan. 11. Read more
Deadheading helps you groom your plants, so you can rub or cut off the pest-infested parts. Read more
This week’s synopses of Korean dramas televised on KBFD TV. Read more
Highlights of the top family-friendly events in Honolulu over the next seven days, courtesy Play. Read more
Books recommended by the Hawaii State Public Library System. Read more
The entries will be judged based on wit and/or creative expression of outrage. Read more
After last week’s epic crossover between “Magnum P.I.” and “Hawaii Five-0” where Thomas Magnum (Jay Hernandez) and his friends helped Five-0 save one of their own, this week’s episode has Magnum and his partner Higgins (Perdita Weeks) back to business as usual. Read more
Many of today’s cosmetics can act as vectors for potentially serious infections. Read more
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. And since we are facing a four-alarm emergency when it comes to the onslaught of preventable chronic diseases affecting Americans, this advice is well worth listening to. Read more
Seborrheic keratoses are a common skin issue, particularly in older adults. Although they don’t pose any health risks, these skin growths can be mistaken for a potentially more serious problem. Read more
A dream came true this weekend for Jamie Ming See Lee as she was crowned 71st Narcissus Queen on Saturday night at Hawaii Theatre. Read more
At this time of year, it can feel like brightness and light is in short supply in most any home. The sparkly holiday decorations have been put away, and the daylight hours are still way too brief. Read more
Crossovers are tricky in TV land, because a story starts on one show and ends up on another, and loyal viewers must continue to watch the second show to keep up with the storyline closure. Read more
In September, Katrina Law, 34, became a member of the main cast of “Hawaii Five-0.” Read more
This week’s synopses of Korean dramas televised on KBFD TV. Read more
Welcome to Gregory Shepherd’s fast and furious contemporary thriller, “Sea of Fire.” Read more
Since the start of “Hawaii Five-0,” the theme of loyalty has fueled their storylines and been an important element that has sustained the veteran series. Read more
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