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You never know which childhood moment will send a life in an unexpected direction. For Hawai‘i-born Ryan Shimabukuro, a six-year-old staring at a television screen during the 1980 Winter Olympics…

By Jodie Ching
January 19, 2026

When Kapoho-born author and poet Frances H. Kakugawa invited me to write the foreword to her nineteenth book, The Outhouse Poet: Reflections of a Writer (Watermark Publishing, 2025), I jumped at the opportunity. Having followed her literary career for years,…

By Guest Author
February 8, 2026

On Saturday, Jan. 17, the Hawaii United Okinawa Association held its Uchinanchu of the Year and 76th Installation Celebration, embracing the 2026 guiding theme of Chimugukuru — Polish, Protect, and Be Proud. Approximately 750 attendees filled the Albert T. and…

By Jodie Ching
January 20, 2026

Some people go through life seeking fanfare and public recognition. Edward M. Kuba, while deserving of both, has consistently gotten things done—big and small—without calling unnecessary attention to himself. Yet this unassuming 81-year-old retired lawyer and former member of the…

By Guest Author
December 31, 2025

Fishcake Hawaii is welcoming an auspicious New Year with its Annual Maneki Neko Art Show & Gallery held December 11- January 31. Curated by Ridge Hirano (@ridge.hirano), the annual show boasts amazing and talented young local artists. All pieces presented…

By Guest Author
December 22, 2025

A Moment of Recognition When local photographer Alison Uyehara heard her name announced at the Downtown Art Center this past February, surprise gave way to a rush of emotion. The recognition—one of just two artists honored among dozens of exhibitors—felt…

By Guest Author
December 7, 2025

Far From Her Kapoho Roots, Author Frances Kakugawa Still Writing at 90

February 8, 2026

Chimugukuru — Polish, Protect, and Be Proud

January 20, 2026

Walking the Walk: Edward M. Kuba’s Life of Service

December 31, 2025

Maneki Neko Art Show & Gallery: Ringing in the New Year at Fishcake Hawaii

December 22, 2025

A Journey Through Generations: Alison Uyehara’s Pilgrimage to Minidoka

December 7, 2025

Singer Rimi Natsukawa Closes This Year’s Okinawan Festival with Stunning Performance

November 22, 2025

Hawai‘i’s News Desert: Why Local Voices Matter More Than Ever

November 19, 2025

Dedication Ceremony for Gov. David Y. Ige’s Official Portrait

November 19, 2025

HIFF 2025: Film Spotlight on Okinawa

September 21, 2025

Aya no Hashi Performance on Sept. 21 at Jikoen Hongwanji Hall

September 12, 2025

A Journey Through Generations: Alison Uyehara’s Pilgrimage to Minidoka

December 7, 2025

Remembering Barbara Kawakami, Her Picture Bride Stories are Priceless Gifts to History and Families 

December 7, 2025

Singer Rimi Natsukawa Closes This Year’s Okinawan Festival with Stunning Performance

November 22, 2025

Hawai‘i’s News Desert: Why Local Voices Matter More Than Ever

November 19, 2025

Dedication Ceremony for Gov. David Y. Ige’s Official Portrait

November 19, 2025

From Issei Hands to Yonsei Hearts: The Living Legacy of Sumida Farm

November 9, 2025

Making Waves: Royce Fisherman’s Journey from Mililani to Manhattan

October 23, 2025

McDonald Awarded 2025 Spring Imperial Decoration at Conferment Ceremony

October 12, 2025

Deidre Tegarden: Compassionate Leadership at Nisei Veterans Memorial Center

October 2, 2025

HIFF 2025: Film Spotlight on Okinawa

September 21, 2025

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