Homelessness has plagued Bertram Leopoldo’s family for a decade. But he’s made it his mission to break that cycle for his grandchildren, Sterlin and Zaden, by finding shelter for the three of them at Ohana Ola O Kahumana. Read more
Pat Chung’s Manoa garden serves as her medicine cabinet. The harvest includes turmeric root, which she uses to make tea to ease her rheumatoid arthritis. She also steeps theleaves from her neem tree to treat her grandson’s eczema. Read more
Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children created the Brain Station program in January 2016 for patients with life-threatening illnesses that require long hospital stays. Since then about 465 young patients have been served by programs that engage their minds and provide therapeutic activities. Read more
The half-hour, behind-the-scenes Critter Encounters program at the Waikiki Aquarium allows youngsters to interact with a variety of sea creatures while also learning more about them. Read more
Award-winning author and artist Caren Loebel-Fried considers herself a conservationist and uses her books and artwork to encourage people to take care of the world around them. Read more
In a turbulent political climate, questions continue to arise that relate to identity, ethnic inequality and the environment. “The World Reflected” addresses these issues. Read more
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A wooden playhouse is under construction in a Sand Island warehouse, while recycled pallet wood is crafted into handmade holiday ornaments. It’s all in preparation for the Hawaii Men’s Shed Holiday Craft Fair in November. Read more
Rochelle Lum’s whimsical animals and Sidney Lynch’s basket of hearts are among the artwork displayed at the Raku Ho‘oaule‘a 2017 exhibit. Read more
Teri Shimizu tangles with the ‘fresh meat’ as a roller derby referee Read more
Orlena Sau Ming Wong creates works of Tao calligraphy infused with blessings and messages pertaining to the highest Tao qualities, including love, forgiveness, compassion, harmony and enlightenment. Read more
“A garden should be fun, have secret places and surprises around the corner,” says retired nurse Elizabeth Keller. Although a banyan tree towers over her 1.5-acre property, there are many other sights to behold in her garden. Read more
Don’t let Beatrice Caringer’s age and petite size fool you — the 94-year-old Nuuanu resident, whose purple hair matches her personality, is a whirlwind in her yard. Read more
“Things That Go on Water in Hawaii” and “Things That Go on Wheels in Hawaii” are two new board books to help toddlers learn about island life. Read more
“I don’t have time” is no excuse when it comes to exercise, according to Makana Risser Chai, a local massage therapist and wellness coach. Read more
“Ocean Friends 1-2-3” by Kevin Teruya and “Nap Time By the Sea” by Ellie Crowe are two new options for young readers. Read more
Many plants on a half-acre property in Kaneohe owned by Julie Aragaki and her husband, Keith, have special meaning to the couple. Read more
Golfers are always looking for ways to improve their swing. Kevin Ralbovsky says he found one in doing handstands. Read more
Sophia Pahio’s cheerful attitude is apparent as she works in her Aiea garden, so it’s no wonder her plants are thriving and look so healthy and happy, too. Read more
Renee Joy Dufault, a former U.S. Food and Drug Administration scientist, now lives in Hawaii and wrote a book discussing various toxins found in America’s food supply. Read more
Piko Pals, a program offered by the Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies Coalition of Hawaii, started out as a support group for moms and has evolved to include dads, too. Read more
Towering trees, lush foliage and a large Buddha statue collectively offer visitors a sense of calm at Foster Botanical Garden. Add in a meditation class and the effects are manifold. Read more
