Synopsis: Free Hawaiian language classes are being offered at UH and all are welcome. This is an excellent way for a new generation to pay forward the valuable lessons they have received during their own journeys. What a deal! Read more
Just when I’m feeling discouraged about plastic pollution (Midway can do that to a person), I discover that researchers are working on a solution that sounds like science fiction: squid sucker teeth. Read more
If you are quarterback Chevan Cordeiro, outsider hitter Hanna Hellvig or another marquee athlete and have a big year for a university sports team in Hawaii, the way could open up for you to take home more than a nice trophy someday. Read more
In November I wrote about the 1869 Hawaii visit of Prince Alfred, the Duke of Edinburgh. Read more
If the Mountain West football games televised this fall are half as tenacious as the battle that has developed over the dividing of the TV money, it could be quite a season. Read more
Question: What are the documentary requirements for renewing a driver’s license that has already been issued the gold star after previous presentation of all acceptable forms of personal ID? Read more
Question: Do you know of anyone taking the plastic caps that we remove from HI-5 recyclables before redemption? Read more
From the podium where his predecessors had offered up Lion King references or pledges to “chase championships,” newly installed University of Hawaii football coach Todd Graham gripped the lectern, stared straight ahead and quickly cut to the chase in his introductory press conference. Read more
Question: Regarding the virus spreading from China, are Hawaii airports screening incoming passengers for it? Read more
Before his first head coaching appearance at Aloha Stadium, Todd Graham was asked how he came to advertise his University of Tulsa offense as “The Run-and-Gun.” Read more
Some things are worth getting up for, and one of them is every day brunch in The Artisan Loft at Dean & Deluca. Read more
Question: I saw that the census will be online. In the past the census would be mailed on paper forms. Many of us do not have home computers and would like to participate by mail. Will we be able to? We count, too! Read more
David Matlin is still two months away from the fifth anniversary of his hiring as the University of Hawaii’s athletic director, but just hours from an opportunity unmatched by all six Division I predecessors. 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
Welcome to this election year. It soon will be time for us to count the winners and losers. This year, winning may not be what happens to a lot of local office holders. 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
Pedal if you want, let the bike do the work if you don’t or get help from the motor when you need it. Whatever you decide, you’ll have a great time cruising through the past on Kimo’s Historic Lahaina Electric Bike Tour. Read more
The Legislature has rightly focused its 2020 session on our economic refugees being forced to leave Hawaii because of high living costs, but it’s doubtful the fixes they’ve put on the table will stop the exodus anytime soon. Read more
Hotels that allow pets may charge guests who bring them an extra fee, sometimes called a sanitation fee, but that wouldn’t apply to service animals, which aren’t considered pets, under the U.S. Americans with Disabilities Act. Read more
As in all things, there’s a big gap between saying you’re going to do something and then actually doing it. Doing it well is an even bigger stretch to span. Read more
How much do you want to be a college football head coach? Read more
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