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Storefront School For At-risk Youths

Many have given up on school dropouts, runaways and teens battling drug addiction, whose educational progress is severely jeopardized because of poor choices and unfortunate circumstances. But the...

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Molokai’s First Harvard Student

Molokai High School's Class of 2013 valedictorian Michael Kikukawa is an inspirational example of a local boy defying the odds to accomplish his goals. Kikukawa makes his mark in the world as the...

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A ‘Poipourri’ Of News And Notes

Hawaii and the Pro Bowl It shouldn't come as a surprise that the Pro Bowl is poised to be rotated among Mainland cities after the February 2014 game is played here. The National Football League has...

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Isle Students’ Eyes On Space

A new generation of young space enthusiasts are enthralled with the vision of Ellison Onizuka, who perished 73 seconds after a shuttle liftoff that fateful day in 1986. More than a quarter of a...

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Hannemanns Suddenly Cubs Fans

This is a remarkable sports tale, a story of pluck, devotion and love for the game. It's a tale that's all the sweeter because it's about a relative of mine, Jacob Hannemann, who was just drafted in...

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Getting Teens Ready For College

Waipahu High School is exceeding expectations by leaps and bounds, and enjoying academic success. Thanks to Early College High School, campus fights are virtually nonexistent. WHS is no longer...

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An Extraordinary Global Citizen

Sweet 16 lights up a successful age for Brittany Amano, an Iolani School sophomore who is arguably the most decorated volunteer student of her time. She is a two-time winner of what is considered the...

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House Calls For Dementia Patients

Have you ever walked into a room and forgotten why you're there, called 4-1-1 and it slips your mind whose number you're supposed to ask for? How about washing your hair with toothpaste or placing...

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If You Knew Elvis As They Knew Elvis

Aug. 16, 1977, forever will be remembered by Elvis fans everywhere as "the day the music died." I was studying in New Zealand at the time and was bummed beyond comparison as I took a break from...

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Landmarks Making A Comeback

Coco Palms Resort on the Garden Isle, the old Naniloa Volcanoes Resort in Hilo and Aston Hotels and Resorts in Waikiki all have one thing in common: They topped economic news from a hotel and lodging...

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The Buzz On Bee-utiful Kauai

Beekeeper Patrick Coller | Photo courtesy Yukimu Coller Dog owners enjoy coming home after a hard day’s labor to the excitement of their pets, especially when their canines jump up and down and wag...

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Kauai High Celebrates Centennial

Kauai High Centennial Committee poses under the banyan tree planted by the class of 1936: (front, from left) Darnell Aquino, Penny Vess, Leah Aiwohi, (back) Dino Pabre, Marlene Wong, Carrie...

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Best Friends Find ‘Fortune’ Fun

Best friends for 35 years and former Kauai High School cheerleaders Trinette Kaui and Audrey Bonilla on the set of ‘Wheel of Fortune’ in Kona.Photo courtesy Carol Kaelson Two former Kauai High School...

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