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Kay Lynch devotes her life to native Hawaiian ferns. |!!!|

Everyone wants to know how much money everyone else makes—even more now given the gloomy economy. Take a look and find out how your paycheck stacks up.

They give voice to paralyzed patients|!!| detect exotic particles|!!| solve mathematical conundrums and more. You can even blame one of them for all the hours you spent playing Tetris. Meet eight Islanders who are|!!| quite simply|!!| geniuses.

Chefs receive most of the attention|!!| but there are also many lesser-known|!!| |!!!|yet fascinating|!!| restaurant jobs. Meet some of the crew at Honolulu's dining spots who have positions you may never have heard of.

For many soldiers getting back from Iraq or Afghanistan|!!| the battle has just begun.

Summer is shaping up to be a blockbuster rental season as pandemic restrictions ease AccuWeather 1 day ago Monica Danielle As pandemic restrictions ease, travel is increasing around the country. With summer on the horizon, vacation rental properties are going fast, especially at the Jersey Shore where property owners, agencies and management companies are expecting big business. Maria Kirk owns Shore Summer Rentals and said she is already experiencing a banner year. "This ti...

Hawai‘i Ethnic Pageants Are More Than Just Beauty Contests Ethnic beauty pageants have long been a staple of Hawai‘i’s diverse cultural history. Over the years, though, they’ve had to evolve to fit the changing times. February 10, 2015   Left: Miss O‘ahu Filipina Lovely May Orsino. Right: The 65th Narcissus queen Brittany Lee in Chinatown. Photos: Mark Arbeit     After marveling at Chinese acrobats in Shanghai and walking along the Great Wall of China in Beijing, Brittany Lee went...