Akira Takabayashi, an eighth grader from Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School on Kauai. The winning word was lamentation, but other words such as Hemerocallis and baruhkzy were among the list of words that moved him forward in the competition. He…
The Monster at the End of this Book By Jon StoneIllustrated by Michael SmollinReview by HONOLULU Family reader Lisa Hartwell-Tindle and her son, Nainoa. “There's a monster at the end of this book!” screams our 21/2-year-old son, Nainoa. Like most…
According to the experts, here's what financially literate children should look like: They should be able to evaluate financial information, set financial goals and possess the skills to achieve them, be able to use financial services (like banks and loans)…
“I think Avery has Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFM). She has a sore on her tongue.” This was the text message my wife Kelly sent me last week after Avery mentioned she had what she thought was a…
How one family taught their way to three of the state's finest spellers. The 2013 aio Hawaii State Spelling Bee airs this Saturday, March 23 at 7 p.m. on PBS Hawaii. Get ready by taking a look at the legacy…
The last time I attended a spelling bee, I was in it.Actually, I was in my class qualifying spelling bee where I failed to correctly spell mosquitoey. The winning word was triceratops. I indignantly noted in my diary, "That was…
Is it just me or have mornings on Oahu been colder than usual over the last several months? It sure feels that way and as a result it's been harder and harder for me to pull myself out of…
Cooking at home is one of the most rewarding things a family can do together for a number of reasons. Not only is it an incredible way to bond and inspire creativity, it allows you to control what your family…
Photos by David Croxford and Kristen Hook
I walked into Luca's room the other day to find a long, winding path of blocks that began at the door, went under his bed, and led to a box of tiny LEGO tools. I knew what it was without…
I'm not sure when I became a techno dinosaur, but it was somewhere between my daughters' births and their entrance this year into fourth grade. I spent 30 minutes recently trying to figure out how to work Face Time, only…
I'm trying to recall the last time I had a legitimate tan that covered more than 50 percent of my body. Nothing in recent memory comes to mind. Honestly, the last time was probably back in high school when my…
LION DANCE PHOTO: WES FUNAI. OTHER PHOTOS: CHILDRENS DISCOVERY CENTER CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONAGES 3 TO 10Children's Discovery CenterFeb. 10, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.Celebrate the Year of the Snake with special activities and a lion dance and performance…
PHOTOS: MARC SCHECHTER Morning showers did not deter the unveiling of the new Lani Moo Keiki Corner exhibit at the Honolulu Zoo today. School children don rain jackets and trash bags as they made their way through the Keiki Zoo…
Police search for the suspect at Ala Moana Beach Park Wednesday. Photo: Hawaii News Now By now we've all heard about yesterday's situation with the escaped murder suspect in downtown Honolulu. Thankfully, he was caught last night, and nobody was…
University of Hawai‘i baseball games are very family friendly, and affordable. Here are our tips for the ballpark.