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COURTESY WAIEHU RFCORDS
Lukela Keala, 42, celebrated another career first in December when he released his eponymous, full-length solo album of mainstream Hawaiian music.

On the Scene with musician Lukela Keala

By John Berger jberger@kxcall.cn
Jan. 3, 2021

Lukela Keala was born in Wailuku. He grew up in Kapuna Valley in Maui’s Waihee area, graduated from Baldwin High School, and went straight into music. Read more

COURTESY MONDOKANE

Reviews: Tributes to paniolo by Mondokane and to lasting love by Kapena

COURTESY PHOTO

Now Read This: ‘Wink,’ ‘College Admissions During COVID’

COURTESY JESSE ADAMS
The flower of Adansonia digitata.

Branches of Botany: The towering baobab tree is found in diverse locations

COURTESY JEFF CHUNG
Honolulu Star-Advertiser columnist Jeff Chung.

K-Drama: Peaceful trip to Jeju ends abruptly on ‘When I Was the Most Beautiful’

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ILLUSTRATION BY JOE GUINTO / JGUINTO@kxcall.cn

Astrologer Georgia Nicols shares celestial insight and her outlook for 2021

JAMM AQUINO/JAQUINO@kxcall.cn
A woman wearing a mask walks along South Beretania Street in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Column: COVID disinformation is dangerous to society

COURTESY JEFF CHUNG
Honolulu Star-Advertiser columnist Jeff Chung.

K-Drama: Hwan leaves to study in the U.S. on ‘When I Was the Most Beautiful’

GEORGE F. LEE / GLEE@kxcall.cn
Manu Boyd, left, and Horace Dudoit III of the group Ho‘okena.

On the Scene with Manu Boyd and Horace K. Dudoit III of Ho‘okena

Courtesy the facE shop
Gayoung Son, left, Ashley Taruzawa and Amy Yamamoto, employees at the Face Shop in Ala Moana Center, hold “lucky bags,” among thousands to be sold on New Year’s Day.

A bargain bonanza helps ring in 2021 at Ala Moana Center, Royal Hawaiian Center

JAMM AQUINO / OCT. 16
A medical worker passes a mural painted by local artist Kamea Hadar along South Beretania Street.

2020 in Review: Through the lens of Honolulu Star-Advertiser photographers

COURTESY JONNY S
Singer Jonny S partnered with social media influencer Jelayne Shelton to create a beautiful a cappella version of “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.”

REVIEWS: Local musicians spread Christmas cheer

Kalyn Lee’s design took first place.

Meet the Keiki Kalikimaka 2020 winners and finalists

NEW YORK TIMES
The town of Almonte in Ontario, Canada has provided a quaint backdrop for many holiday films.

A Canadian town is a festive Anywhere, USA, on-screen

COURTESY MARY OSORIO
Lehuanani, left, and Hali‘a Osorio, with their kolohe (naughty) dog, Ho‘aka, visit a field of locally grown cypress trees at Helemano Farms in Wahiawa.

Hawaii Gardens: Help garden-loving kupuna with the gift of your time

COURTESY JEFF CHUNG
Honolulu Star-Advertiser columnist Jeff Chung.

K-Drama: Hwan and Jin fight it out over Ye Ji on ‘When I Was the Most Beautiful’

COURTESY KAMRAN SAMIMI
Kamran Samimi, 36, is in the final days of his residency at the Shangri La Museum of Islamic Art, Culture & Design.

On the Scene with artist Kamran Samimi

COURTESY IMAGE
Paul Neves of the Royal Order of Kamehameha offers hookupu during a ceremony on the summit of Mauna Kea in this scene from “Mauna Kea: Temple Under Siege.”

Documentary about Mauna Kea garners national recognition

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On the Scene

On the Scene with musician Lukela Keala

On the Scene with musician Lukela Keala

On the Scene with Manu Boyd and Horace K. Dudoit III of Ho‘okena

On the Scene with artist Kamran Samimi

On the Scene with musician Peter Apo

On the Scene with ‘Hawaiian Soul’ producer Kaliko Ma‘i‘i

Rearview Mirror

Rearview Mirror: Annual awards recognize contributions to Hawaii

Rearview Mirror: Annual awards recognize contributions to Hawaii

Rearview: Annual awards bestowed for contributions to Hawaii

Rearview: Stepping up to help others brings with it many rewards

Rearview Mirror: More lessons learned as we wrap up the year

Rearview: Lessons learned in 2020 elicit fond memories

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Honolulu Local Business Guide

K-Drama

K-Drama: Peaceful trip to Jeju ends abruptly on ‘When I Was the Most Beautiful’

K-Drama: Peaceful trip to Jeju ends abruptly on ‘When I Was the Most Beautiful’

By Jeff Chung, Special to the Star-Advertiser
Jan. 3, 2021

K-Drama: Hwan leaves to study in the U.S. on ‘When I Was the Most Beautiful’

K-Drama: Hwan and Jin fight it out over Ye Ji on ‘When I Was the Most Beautiful’

K-Drama: Love triangle complicates 2 brothers’ lives on ‘When I Was the Most Beautiful’

K-Drama: Myung-ran’s decision stuns Gyung-ho on ‘That’s the Way It Is’

K-Drama: Min-ho apologizes to Soo-mi on ‘That’s the Way It Is’

K-Drama: Soo-mi discovers she’s pregnant on ‘That’s the Way It Is’

Hawaii Gardens

Hawaii Gardens: Help garden-loving kupuna with the gift of your time

Hawaii Gardens: Help garden-loving kupuna with the gift of your time

By Heidi Bornhorst, Special to the Star-Advertiser
Dec. 20, 2020

Colorful rain lilies can cut down on sidewalk maintenance

Hawaii Gardens: Invasive avocado lace bugs wreak havoc on prized trees

Things We Love

Things We Love: Halloween

Things We Love: Halloween

By Star-Advertiser staff
Oct. 11, 2020

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