Kawaii Kon is an annual three-day convention for all age groups at the Hawaii Convention Center. It offers a variety of fun events and activities. It’s...

The mango tree in front of our house was never big. It was small, weak, and only gave us about six mangos a year. Planted in a small spot surrounded...

During winter break, I had the chance to visit France and see the Basilica of Sacré-Cœur de Montmartre, commonly known as Sacré-Cœur. This Catholic...

Interested in volunteering? Why not volunteer with animals? At the local Hawaiian Humane Society, there are tons of opportunities for community service,...

This holiday season, look forward to spending your next Saturday at the Mālama Hawai’i Makers Market.  “Our mission is to mālama (preserve, take...

As I danced on the large stage under the blinding lights of Japan’s Pia Arena, the adrenaline rushed through my body. I felt the beat of the drums playing...

At my house, it’s not uncommon to find red heads and sulcata tortoises roaming the yard and eating hibiscus flowers. Inside, tanks filled with fish as...

During spring break, my family and I went to Japan for the first time. When we were figuring out where we should visit, we knew we wanted to experience...

There is seemingly no avoiding it — the overwhelming burden that creeps into the minds of high school seniors, depleting motivation and overall performance;...

At my house, it’s not uncommon to find redheads and sulcata tortoises roaming the yard and eating hibiscus flowers. Inside, tanks filled with fish as...

Black Girl Here, I grew up in Hawaii as one of few black girls in my school, so for college, I knew that I wanted to go away but not just to any college....

I was in 8th grade when the pandemic shut down the world and forced us into online learning. In fact, I still feel like I have the mentality of one because...

As a black girl, we’ve got braids for days. Our long luscious braids hold a history that goes back many years.  During slavery, many African Americans...

Senior year. The one thing most teenagers look forward to. As I prepare to embark on my next journey in life, I want to take some time to share the top...

Not many people can say that their dad has graced the same stage of local musical legends such as Fiji, The Mana'o Company and Natural Vibrations....