Photo: Courtesy of Hawaiʻi BowlThe Hawaiʻi Bowl on Dec. 22 marks the first time in more than a decade that the event will not take place on Christmas Eve. Holiday Food Drive Encourage your family and neighbors to donate to the Hawaiʻi Food…
Louise, 2 Girls Who Code: Baby Code! by Sandra Horning Photos: Aaron K. Yoshino As told to her mom: “Baby plays with her toys and takes a nap. Code follows baby and tells a computer what to do. I like…
Fans of the “Harry Potter” series can now read the first book in Hawaiian (with more to come!).
Photo: Courtesy of Honolulu ZooThe newborn sloth with its mother. The Honolulu Zoo welcomed a new baby. Harriet, a Linneaus two-toed sloth, gave birth to another little one this afternoon. Harriet and father Quando have had a child every year…
Photo: Marisa Heung 1. Innovative academic programs Academic programs such as Chinese immersion, hands-on project-based learning, Mx Scholar and a partnership with Hawai‘i Pacific University (which offers an HPU associate of arts in general studies degree concurrent with a high…
Courtesy of Maryknoll SchoolCourtesy of Maryknoll SchoolTo commemorate Maryknoll’s 90th anniversary, in May 2018 grades K through 8 participated in a Grade School Day of Service, titled “Noblesse Oblige: Continuing the Legacy.”Courtesy of Maryknoll SchoolCourtesy of Maryknoll School The Maryknoll…
Photo: Make a Wish HawaiIt's not too late to sign up for the 800-meter Keiki Sprint and 5K Jingle Rock Run happening this Sunday in downtown Honolulu and Kakaʻako. Festival of Lights Boat Parade On Saturday, dozens of brightly lit…
Getty Images It’s the most wonderful time of the year — or is it? When you’re fighting for a parking spot at Ala Moana Center or rushing to yet another family get-together, you may find yourself wishing that January would…
You voted for them! Nearly 50,000 votes helped us select four Cover Kids and eight runners up from almost 700 adorable children who entered this year's Cover Kids Search. These are the keiki you will see on the covers and pages of HONOLULU…
Photos: Courtesy of Heather Eijzenga Lindsay Young Executive director, Pacific Rim Conservation EDUCATION Ph.D. in Zoology Master of Science in Zoology Bachelor of Science in Biology 39 years old Known for: Seabird relocation program at James Campbell National Wildlife Refuge.…
Photo by Brad Goda. Courtesy of Honolulu Theatre for YouthWhat should Elephant & Piggie wear to a party hosted by squirrels? Elephant & Piggie “WE ARE IN A PLAY!” Gerald, the chronically worried pachyderm, and his positive pal, Piggie, come…
Photo: Getty Images Here are three brand-new titles we love, plus four holiday favorites recommended by Helena Ying, children’s librarian at the Hawai'i State Library. Some older titles are available at librarieshawaii.org. NEW RELEASES ALL ABOARD! The Christmas Train Photo:…
Photo: Aaron K. Yoshino My daughter learned the word “mine” at the age of 2. Since then, she has used it extensively, usually yelling it at the top of her lungs while yanking a toy away from her sister. It’s…
Photo: Courtesy of Kapolei Shopping Center Honolulu City Lights Opening Night The iconic Shaka Santa and Tutu Mele are ready for Saturday’s block party on the corner of King and Punchbowl streets. Arrive around 4 p.m. for a good parking spot and…
Photo: Chris DamitioYou're taking me to a farmers market? On a Saturday morning? Where: KCC Farmers Market Who: A 7-year-old girl and her father. When: Saturday from 7 to 10:30 a.m. My wife works hard all week and sometimes on…
Photo: Getty Images Every day, children can be exposed to dozens of news stories on TV and social media. These stories can be especially scary when they threaten to hit close to home. Recent hurricanes and other natural disasters affecting…