Coming in the June Ka Wai Ola:
From rubbah slippahs to glitz and glam
Two Native Hawaiians whose careers were launched through reality shows open up and talk about family, dreams, and how their Hawaiian roots feed their success. Hear from the Pussycat Dolls' Nicole Scherzinger - who's coming to Honolulu for a June 13 concert - and Max Factor makeup artist Nolan Makaawaawa, whose next big dream is to be a contestant on "Dancing with the Stars."
Hawaiian poet in the House
Jamaica Osorio took center stage at the White House, where she recited an original poem for an audience including President and First Lady Obama.
Taking care of business
A Hilo group that plans to reinvigorate a dying local industry - maile farming - won first place and $10,000 in the 2009 UH Mänoa Shidler College Business Plan Competition.
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