A Honolulu centenarian describes his early years
As a leap year baby, Joseph Lee could argue with perfect truth that he has celebrated his Feb. 29 birthday just 23 times. Read more
Incidental Lives
Damien’s rocketry captain aims high, won’t be boxed in
As captain of the school rocketry team, junior homecoming queen and precocious member of the first cohort of young women to graduate from Damien Memorial School, Emily Burke is perfectly comfortable charting her own course to success. Read more
Dad gives his kids the world — in this case, Spectraland
You love your kids. You’d give them the world if you could. Read more
Epilepsy affects an ohana but with support they rally
The first indications that Julie and Erwin Iida had that something was amiss with their eldest son, Ethan, were as subtle as they were mysterious. Read more
Teeny-weeny chefs whip up treats for family and friends
The project for the evening is miniature blueberry muffins. Read more
That scream on Saturday? Anita Ross meeting Obama
With 2015 in the books and the final year of the Obama administration fast unfurling, it seemed that Anita Ross’ dream of meeting President Barack Obama while he was still in office was going to go unrealized. Read more
Brotherly love and bribery nurtured musician’s talents
Piano instructor nonpareil Ellen Masaki always knew the right approach to coax genius from a reluctant young musician. Read more
Store’s gregarious greeter tempers hard work with joy
If Cathy Sedillo kept a Christmas gift list, it would read like the local white pages. The gifts are humble — a beaming smile and a warm holiday greeting — but everyone, and we mean everyone, who passes through the doors of the Keeaumoku Street Sam’s Clubgets one. Read more
Pair help bring holiday joy to deaf students in the isles
The first rule of Deaf Santa, of course, is you don’t ask about Deaf Santa. Deaf Santa is Deaf Santa. You go to Pearlridge Center from 9 a.m. to noon on Thursday and there he is. Read more
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Breakfast fare is delivered with a side order of family
In the 30 years that she has devoted to the Original Pancake House, Dianne Maiola has delivered with characteristic warmth and welcome flatbeds of 49er flapjacks, dekameters of Dutch Boys and innumerable piggies in uncountable blankets. Read more
Salvation Army volunteer rings bell with thanks, hope
Retiree takes joy in days full of movement, learning
Keiki club program director makes youths feel special
Dropout overcame failures to achieve goals, confidence
Island sports standout opted for Army and law
Couple inspires hundreds to stay healthy as they age
Although they are not kin, they care for her like ohana
Delving into moviemaking, girl uses it for a good cause
Girl Scouts helped prepare UH freshman for success
Scientist finds fulfillment amid microscopic scenery
Dad’s happiness taught son to pursue his passion in life
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