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Hawaiian Legend in “Stones of Life”

What appears to be a garden of stones near the Waikiki police substation is actually much more than that. Surfers, swimmers, paddlers and beach-goers walk…

Don’t Let Brown Waters Get You Down

When heavy rains hit the islands, surrounding waters can turn from tropical aqua blue to Mississippi brown in several hours. It may not be the…

Keeaumoku Street: Fun, Food & Shopping

Just minutes from Ala Moana Shopping Center, a stretch of more shops and eateries can be found on Keeaumoku Street. You’ll see tourists and locals…

Second Catholic Saint for Hawaii

Mother Marianne Cope joins Father Damien de Veuster as a saint of the Roman Catholic Church. The two are also joined in their service to…

Cruising the North Shore Bike Path

One of the best ways to get around on the North Shore of Oahu comes in the form of a winding, asphalt, two-lane bike path….

Little Bird, Big City: The Manu o Ku of Honolulu

When one thinks of a cityscape, what comes to mind? Busy streets, skyscrapers, commuting businessers and… threatened native bird species? Honolulu has all of the…

Finding Peace in Palolo

I live in the beautiful valley of Palolo. It’s a quiet, hilly neighborhood with lush greenery and gentle afternoon rains. Only 10 minutes away from…

Celebrate Malasada Day at Leonard’s Bakery

Leonard’s Bakery could arguably qualify as the malasada capitol of the islands for its wonderfully delicious, delightfully fluffy, sugar-coated puff of pure doughy goodness. They…