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Becoming Moana

Fans already excited by the trailers and video teases will finally get to feel the full impact of Aulii Cravalho's big Island personality when the film opens this week. But there's substance beneath the showbiz machinery, too. Image: Walt Disney…

Movie Review: Moana

Aulii Cravalho, a beautifully animated ocean and a simple chicken steal the show in Disney's Polynesian-inspired family film. Image: Walt Disney Studios Motion PicturesJust moments after meeting Maui, Moana tells him, “I am not a princess.”  He quips, “If you're…

Hassle-Free Homebuying with a Realtor®

Photo: Thinkstock Owning a home in paradise, is there really any better dream? When the time comes to make that dream a reality, some first-time homebuyers make the mistake of diving into their search without partnering with a Realtor® first.…

Our Guide: Children and Youth Day 2016

Photo: Courtesy Children & Youth DayChildren and Youth Day is just days away. Hundreds of groups will create free fun and entertainment for keiki and parents. Did we mention free?  We've gotten a look at the list of interactive activities…

Hepatitis A: Information for Your Family

From kids' symptoms to vaccines in Hawaii, what parents should know about hepatitis A. Photo: Thinkstock As of Sept. 14, the Hawaii State Department of Health has confirmed a total of 271 cases of hepatitis A in an outbreak that…

Family Matters: What’s New

NEW LOOK Hawaii Association of Independent Schools Education Fair HAIS's Admissions Fairs have been a great resource for parents looking into independent education for years. In 2016, the event is receiving a 21st-century-education makeover. What does that mean for parents?…

Our Guide: Magic of Polynesia Show

Photo: Courtesy Magic of Polynesia> Where: Magic of Polynesia at the Holiday Inn Resort Waikīkī Beachcomber When: Friday evening, 7:30 p.m. show Who: A 6-year-old girl and her parents. My family loves Waikīkī. The global diversity and relaxed vibe draw us to…

The Hyper-Scheduled Ohana

The Kaopuiki-Clark Ohana Photos: Karen DB Photography Who Trini Kaopuiki, co-host of KHON2's Living808 and her husband, Sean Clark, an attorney at Hawaiian Telcom. Children Mālie, 11, and Kalā, 8. ACTIVITIES Parents Sean Clark: surfs, Jiu Jitsu and a father-and-son…

Editor’s Page: Having a Ball

Cassera Christi Young This year, Cassera is a first grader. More important for our schedules, she is a soccer player. We selfishly kept her out of activities as a preschooler, preferring to spend our rare free weekends visiting parks or…

Kid-Tested and -Approved Lunch Recipes

    Seven kids, ranging from kindergarten to fourth grade, were asked to sample and vote on the following dishes. They were instructed to check off a green light if they thought, “Yes! I want to see this in my…

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