Remote Southeast Asian islanders who survive by fishing refuse to believe reports that certain species are going extinct, a researcher tells me, even as they watch their catch plummet every year.

Remote Southeast Asian islanders who survive by fishing refuse to believe reports that certain species are going extinct, a researcher tells me, even as they watch their catch plummet every year.

Today, a selection of restaurants we have recently reviewed: 449 Kapahulu Ave., third floor; 737-4462, www.sergioshonolulu.com Dinner nightly Italian fine dining in American-sized portions Sergio’s Italian …

The Maui Ocean Center is showing appreciation to the personnel of Maui’s Police, Fire, EMT and Lifeguard departments with a 50 percent discount off general admission this month and next.

Hawaii Arts Alliance will honor Edith and Keiji Kawakami at its 27th annual benefit and concert at Hawaii Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Saturday.

Benchmark Hospitality International at Turtle Bay Resort is pleased to announce the schedule for its 4th Annual Seafood Festival, set for Friday, October 10th and Saturday, October 11th, 2008.

A healthy crowd turned out yesterday morning for the opening of the first Whole Foods Market store in Hawai’i, at Kahala Mall.

Down to Earth Moiliili store manager Cindy Kruse with various locally grown products.

Down to Earth Moiliili store manager Cindy Kruse with various locally grown products.

DENNIS ODA / DODA@STARBULLETIN.COM With the first Whole Foods Market on Oahu set to open on Sept.