Leading Wāhine: Suzanne Vares-Lum Connects People from Many Backgrounds
Breaking barriers and building bridges to foster stability and security throughout the Pacific.
People & Profiles
Leading Wāhine: These 5 Local Surfers Are Blue Crushing It
After decades of pressure, politicking and feats of raw courage by pioneering women, this year’s pro surf tour has an unprecedented five women from Hawai‘i.
Meet 15 Who Inspire and Push Honolulu Forward in Everything
From arts to government and restaurants to sports.
How 3 Women Veered Off the Traditional Restaurant Route to Forge Their Own Culinary Paths
Cooking on their terms.
Spring Fashion Feature: 6 Hawai‘i (Role) Models Who Are Making an Impact
They’re bold, beautiful and breaking through barriers.
Spring Fashion Feature: Guamanian Model Brandon Espiritu Praises Models of Color
Now that he’s modeled in a few big campaigns, he’s proud of his work and the trailblazers before him who paved the path so that minorities, like himself, could share in the spotlight.
Spring Fashion Feature: Local Multicultural Model Amber Abara Is the Face of #StopAsianHate
Being on a billboard in New York’s Times Square is a huge honor, but being on a billboard in Times Square representing a movement close to your heart and home was beyond incredible for newbie model Amber Abara.
Spring Fashion Feature: After Years of Modeling Shaholly Ayers Steps Into A New Role Advocating For Amputees
Shaholly Ayers and other models with disabilities are redefining our notions of beauty, and opening doors for different body types in a cutthroat industry.
Spring Fashion Feature: Proud Hawaiian Model Mahina Florence Inspires Murals
Not willing to change her identity to be part of the industry, Mahina Florence is at the height of her career because of her flawless Hawaiian complexion, strong athletic build, and friendly aloha spirit.
Spring Fashion Feature: Model and Tennis Coach Jared Carstenn’s Distinguished Look
Age is nothing but a number right now in modeling, and mature gents like Jared Carstenn are hot commodities.
Meet BTS Choreographer and Dancing Queen from Waipahu, Sienna Lalau
She considers BTS the kings of pop, but learn why this hardworking, humble and hellah fun performer ranks supreme.
Spring Fashion Feature: Meet Curvy Catwalk Model Kiani Souza from Kaua‘i
Kiani Souza is a midsize model who fits in perfectly on runways and in fashion campaigns thanks to her curves and fierce angles.
From Our Files The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: The Legends Who Made Honolulu
Here’s a look back at November 2005.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: The Auction of the Ward Estate
Here’s a look back at March 1962.
Dr. Vivien Tham of Pacific Vision Institute of Hawaii Provides Free Cataract Surgeries to the Community
Dr. Vivien Tham offers advanced eye care for Hawai‘i patients.
From Stew Rice to Obake: Students Pay Tribute to Beloved Hawai‘i Playwright Edward Sakamoto’s Work
University of Hawai‘i graduate students create their own visions of some iconic plays in Hawai‘i Nō Ka ‘Oi: An Edward Sakamoto Tribute.
Artist and Wordsmith Adam J. Kurtz Delivers the Inspiration We Need for the New Year
He’s that sassy, smart best friend (and a new Hawai‘i resident) with the best advice to get you through the bad, ugly and WTF(!) days.
Local Author R. Kikuo Johnson Talks About His New Graphic Novel, No One Else
Sixteen years after releasing his first book, Night Fisher, Johnson is back. And while his characters mourn, readers rejoice.
Carissa’s World: How a Self-Effacing Girl from Kaimukī Surfed Her Way to Olympic Gold
Carissa Moore has become a beacon for a state, a people and a legion of young empowered women, without losing herself in the game.
How the Iconic Moniz Family Were Raised in the Waves of Waikīkī
When the iconic Moniz surfing family lost their house in East O‘ahu, the famous shoreline became home once again.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: Heiress Abigail Kawānanakoa
The descendant of Hawaiian royalty and heiress to the estate of industrialist James Campbell expresses herself on topics from the overthrow of the monarchy to the state Office of Hawaiian Affairs. Here’s a look back at November 1986.
Disney’s “Doogie Kamealoha, M.D.” Spotlights Hawai‘i on Screen and Behind the Scenes
We spoke with the show’s creator and local actors—including Jason Scott Lee—to find out how the “Doogie Howser” reboot contributes to the Islands’ film and TV industry.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: Olympian Duke Kahanamoku
“The Playground of the World,” declares the headline on a story breathlessly describing the many sports happening in Hawai‘i in the 1920s.
