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Katrina Valcourt graduated from UH Mānoa with a degree in communication, completing the Video and Digital Cinema track while interning with the alternative newspaper Honolulu Weekly, where she continued to work until the publication folded in 2013. Shortly after, she joined the editorial team of HONOLULU Magazine, filling every role from temporary assistant to interim editorial director. She is now the executive editor of HONOLULU and spends her free time volunteering with the Hawai‘i International Film Festival and throwing pots at Hawai‘i Potters’ Guild.
The local company moved its coffee shop from Ka‘a‘awa to town and hired an award-winning chef to lead the bakery program.
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Hālawa will be undergoing major changes over the coming decades. Here’s what we want to see.
Leashed dogs are allowed on dozens of state trails. Here are our top picks for where to hike with your furry friend.
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81-year-old Edward Kuba shares his values and lessons learned over his decades of life.
Despite our similarities, my dad and I had very different tastes.
The national historic site marks where Japanese American citizens and prisoners of war were detained during World War II.
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Support a small coffee shop or local chain with these seasonal specials.
Mark your calendar for these pop-up markets and fairs and get ready to shop small!
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