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First look at Ka Makana Alii

About three years ago, I was part of a project that supported the opening of the new hospital in West Oahu, and it was then I learned about the huge population boom expected on that side of the island. With…

Top 5 things to do this weekend

By Kera Wong-Miyasato What’s in store for the first weekend of October? Kawaii food inspired by a lazy cartoon egg, cooking lessons with chef Cat Cora, Oktoberfest at The Willows, a Pokemon Go-themed burlesque show and a day for keikis!…

Shop a Lea 2015 runway wrap-up

Mega crowds gathered recently to watch Ala Moana Center’s Shop a Lea runway shows featuring spring fashions. Designer, wardrobe stylist and director Amos Kotomori produced almost a dozen of them, his models showing off Kotomori’s signature touch of a single…

Fall fashion with Clinton Kelly

Macy’s Ala Moana had a special fall fashion event featuring Clinton Kelly of “What Not to Wear,” giving attendees a special preview of the season’s best looks for day, work, evening and dates. It was a bonus to be able…

Black Friday Aftermath

By now you’ve seen Nonstop Honolulu’s overnight coverage of Black Friday, including John Garcia’s epic video of the WalMart crowd and Ed Morita’s fun look at the Toys “R” Us line. It’s visuals like that, that have prevented me from…

Look what I snagged: Black Friday goods

Thanksgiving is a day where many pause to give thanks. Although I’m thankful about my blessings, after that big turkey dinner, my Thanksgiving is typically spent prepping for Black Friday shopping.If you watched my featured episode on Cat Chat, I…