New Wave Holiday at Ward Village
Christmas is still a few weeks away, but Ward Village is definitely getting into the holiday s..
An Ode to Oʻahu Coffee Shops
For many of us, a good day doesn’t begin without a proper cup of coffee. Getting dressed, na..
In My Town—Gems Around Makiki
Makiki and I go way back. Before it housed my current library, used furniture and rambunctious..
Relearning Gratitude
From my apartment, I watch the rich amber clouds of dawn paint across walk-ups and low-rise co..
42nd Annual Queen Lili’uokalani Keiki Hula Competition
The Kalihi-Pālama Culture & Arts Society proudly presents the 42nd Annual Queen Lili’uo..
Support Your Local Beach – Kailua Beach Cleanup
On a sleepy, Sunday morning I joined members of the Young Progressives Demanding Action (Y..
Take Flight
We drove over the bridge onto Ford Island. Our car was packed. I don’t know about my f..
Hōkūle‘a Returns Home
Nearly 50,000 people greeted the double-hulled Hōkūle‘a with much aloha as it entered the ..
Honoring the Founder of the Shaka Hamana Kalili
Celebrate the birthday of the founder of the shaka – Hamana Kalili. The Polynesian Cultural ..
Dolphin Spotting!
The Dolphin Star was lovely enough to invite me to explore the Pacific and take a gander at so..