
Below are the last 10 Midweek extra stories
Mathletes compete on a whole different playing field. Their arena is a classroom, not a field or gymnasium.MATH -COUNTS is a national middle school competitive program that promotes math achievement through a series of fun and engaging contests. Currently in its 27th year, MATH-COUNTS is one of the country’s largest and most successful educational partnerships that has gained positive recognition from President Barack Obama
Full Story>>For the past few weeks, there has been endless news coverage of the magnitude 7.0 earthquake that struck Haiti Jan. 12. The video footage includes incredible images of a crumbled city with countless tired volunteers working to rescue survivors or recover bodies of the dead.
Full Story>>There are many ‘delicate’ moving parts in an opera, and everything starts with the man wielding a baton down in the orchestra pit. For HOT’s Figaro, that’s Ivan Torzs
Full Story>>Ever have that dream, the one where you’re plummeting to the earth, reaching out for anything to stop your fall? But the greatest reward, above all the hype, is the joy of knowing that they risked their lives so others could enjoy theirs.
Full Story>>The idea behind ClubCharm is to give girls age 7 to 12 a foundation of both manners and personal responsibility before they hit those teen years. Violet Shimoko was thrust into the “kids’ club” business years ago when her brother asked her to teach his three sons dinner conversation skills. Today, Shimoko has moved to the other end of the spectrum and has opened ClubCharm, a private after-school club for young girls.
Full Story>>The Kikaida brothers take on the dark forces of Professor Gill and Hakaida as Shirokiya celebrates 50 years in Hawaii
Full Story>>How do you take a nice, normal soul and turn her into an other-worldly scoundrel? Why, send her to Scare School, of course!
Full Story>>There are some things on which you just can’t put a price, as one day of free-for-all play for kids, teens and families at the State Capitol proves
Full Story>>What would cause 24 local guys to create realistic costumes of Star Wars characters, other than saving the Empire?
Full Story>>Even for Honolulu Zoo regulars, it’s a totally different experience spending the night camped out there
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