Kaliko Adams was named a 2017 Hero of Hope by the American Cancer Society, a title that goes to cancer survivors or caregivers who have demonstrated a commitment to the organization’s mission. Read more
Wide-release film synopses from the Los Angeles Times. Read more
“Pono: The Garden Guardian” teaches youngsters to do the right thing and make thoughtful decisions. Read more
If you’ve ever wondered how a piranha’s bite compares to a human’s, how woodpeckers avoid brain damage or how blood manages to get up to a giraffe’s head, “The Machine Inside: Biomechanics” at Bishop Museum explains it all. Read more
A float tank, also known as a sensory deprivation chamber, allows users to shut out the world for a couple of hours, making for a totally blissful experience. Read more
“The Kukui Tree,” written by Jarrod Gatlin, can help parents start a conversation with children about grief and how to overcome it. Read more
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The ‘Ekahi Health Center offers a program that aims to reverse heart disease by focusing on four areas: nutrition, stress management,exercise and group support. Read more
When Biserka Cikes works in her Aiea garden, it’s as if she’s creating an artistic masterpiece. Everything is placed with intent to create depth, color and texture. Read more
Final installment of video game-based horror movie series stars Milla Jovovich as returning hero Alice, battling zombies, mutant monsters and the evil Umbrella Corporation as she races to save humanity from a deadly virus. Read more
If you’re looking for Wes Reber Porter, you’re just as likely to find him in the gym at Damien Memorial School as at his desk. Read more
The third entry in the supernatural horror franchise, this film involves a movie that supposedly puts a curse on those who watch it, and a young woman who, after sacrificing herself for her boyfriend, discovers that there’s a movie inside the movie Read more
Tumbling, weight training and fun are all woven into the Champions class at My Gym Honolulu in the Aina Haina Shopping Center. Read more
Walt Miyashiro’s yard may appear manicured and lush, but he refers to himself as a “lazy gardener.” Read more
The latest Vin Diesel vehicle has Cage, an extreme athlete-turned-government operative, leading a group of similar go-for-brokers in a race for control of a weapon known as Pandora’s Box, which of course is the key to world control. Read more
Maintaining a positive mindset with New Year’s resolutions can help to deal with the challenges that come with starting something new. Read more
Wide-release film synopses from the Los Angeles Times. Read more
Reviews of Hawaii-themed books by Texas dad Mike Guardia, Constance Hale and Ruth Moen. Read more
Nathaniel Zentkovich wasn’t a Keiki Kalikimaka finalist this year, but his entry featuring volleyball coach Dave Shoji is worth a look. Read more
The City and County of Honolulu and Honolulu Theatre for Youth create new craft projects using materials that would normally end up in a landfill. Read more
New mothers need all the support they can get — a baby doesn’t come with a parenting manual. Read more
Adorable planters created by Diane Moses make perfect gifts for teachers, grandma or plant lovers. Read more
