By Barry Wurst II Haiku isn’t known to be the birthplace of great filmmakers, but that’s about to change, permanently. Local boy Destin Cretton grew up there and his dreams of becoming a high caliber filmmaker have come true in a profound way. His critically acclaimed comedy/drama Short Term 12 stars Brie Larson as a worker at a foster care facility and portrays her day to day … [Read more...] about Talking Story With Destin Cretton, The Maui-Born Filmmaker Behind ‘Short Term 12’
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Wondering Whether New Hawaii Campaign For Those Facing Foreclosures Will Do Any Good
On Jan. 7, the Hawaii State Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) announced the launch of a public campaign intended to inform Hawaii's homeowners of possible options they have when facing mortgage foreclosure and fraud. The campaign is aimed towards the many people who are in fear of losing their homes as a result of the “Great Recession.” It will be played on … [Read more...] about Wondering Whether New Hawaii Campaign For Those Facing Foreclosures Will Do Any Good
What Happened To Consignees When Bohemia Boutique in Wailuku Closed
Recently, a little consignment shop called Bohemia Boutique closed in Wailuku. This sort of thing happens all the time. But with Bohemia, there’s a slight wrinkle: a number of consignees are claiming that owner Carey Sutherland never mentioned to them she was closing the store. Their first notice of the closure came when they stopped by and found it mostly empty, with just a … [Read more...] about What Happened To Consignees When Bohemia Boutique in Wailuku Closed
How To Protect Yourself From Rat Lungworms
Want to keep the Rat Lungworm from coming to dinner? Since the world is filled with parasites, and the best way to protect yourself from them is by not ingesting them in the first place. A joint educational effort between several agencies invites you to learn how you can avoid the Rat Lungworm, aka Angiostrongylus Cantonensis, a parasite that has now appeared on some of the … [Read more...] about How To Protect Yourself From Rat Lungworms