Retired architect has amassed hundreds of the glass treasures
Gena Whitten often travels abroad, making stops in places like Paris, Venice, Dubai and London, all for the sake of a paperweight. Read more
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Local girl hoofing in Hollywood
An 8-year-old from Kapolei is tearing up the Internet with hip-hop dance moves that earned her a recent appearance on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show.” Read more
Oahu woman blankets keiki with comfort, love
Raquel Tucker has developed a mild obsession with blankets. She learned to sew about three years ago, and while listening to sewing podcasts, Tucker learned about Project Linus. She then started an Oahu chapter and became its volunteer coordinator. Read more
1-eyed cat has special need to ride the waves
When Kuli goes to the beach, he swims, surfs and showers, which is pretty much what every other beachgoer does. But there’s one key difference: Kuli is a one-eyed cat whose watery exploits are a social media sensation. Read more
Hypertufa pots in a snap
A simple mixture of peat moss, perlite, Portland cement and water — and a dose of creativity — are all that’s needed to fashion artful garden containers that resemble weathered stone. Read more
Cut a rug at Hawaii Jitterbugs’ weekly swing dance classes
Broaden your fitness options in 2016 with upbeat, fast-paced swing dancing. Read more
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Apicella’s collection pays homage to the Space Age
Tim Apicella was 11 years old when the Apollo 11 astronauts made their historic moon landing on July 20, 1969. At the time, color televisions had not yet become a standard fixture in every home but soon they would be. Read more
Homemade crafts turn used wrapping into festive favors
During the holiday season, many of us have an overabundance of used wrapping paper, tissue paper and ribbon that ends up in the trash, said Heather Williams, executive director of the Art Explorium. Read more
Follow and learn about humpback whales
Kalakoa: When it’s better to give
As kids are inundated with gifts during the holidays, many forget to count their blessings. By encouraging them to volunteer in the community and serve others in need, they will be reminded about the true spirit of giving. Volunteering shows children how sharing their time helps to create a better community. Read more
Crafted angels brighten seasonal decor
Wired ribbon angels are quick to make and versatile. Read more
A dreidel that’s delish
The dreidel, a four-sided spinning top adorned with Hebrew letters, is a familiar symbol this time of year for the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah. Also known as the Festival of Lights, the eight-day celebration commemorates the cleansing and rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem by the Maccabees after their victory over the Syrians in 165 B.C. Read more
Christmas keepsake motivates children to read and write
Celebrate your favorite stories by creating stockings that incorporate details from children’s books. Read more
Good Fit: A few of their favorite things
Fitness enthusiasts from our Good Fit and Tryouts series share their must-have workout accessories that also might appeal to the gym rat or exercise fiend on your gift list: Read more
Ornaments inspired by isle trails
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Not-so-scary tale tailored to isle keiki
Bottle collector relishes the search more than any material gains
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Youths care for dogs, learn about themselves
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