Career Pathways

Literary Writer: Lee Tonouchi

Growing up, the first Pidgin word that Lee Tonouchi learned was "bumbye."

Wedding Planner: Dawn Nash

Dawn M. Nash of The Romance Specialists is Hawaii's only licensed wedding planner certifier

PLASTIC SURGEON: Randolph Wong

If someone told you that Dr. Randolph Wong's medical career began with an evening with Mr. Bufo Marinus, would you be surprised? You might.

Glazier: Jordan Ross

Jordan Ross has been enrolled in an apprenticeship program as a glazier - an artisan who cuts and installs glass and aluminum - for over two years.

Astronomer: Marianne Takamiya

Marianne has finally achieved her life-long goal of becoming an astronomer, but she has also found a second calling in the process.

College Counselor: Sheldon Tawata

Sheldon Tawata wasn't supposed to graduate from high school, but he did…just barely.

Aircraft Structural Repair Mechanic: Paul Watkins

When older brother Luke enlisted in the Army National Guard, it seemed like a logical choice for Paul as well.

Sports

Diamond in the Dirt

James Campbell High School's All-State offensive tackle knew he wanted to some day become an aeronautical engineer...

A Real Prodigy

In March, Carissa Moore became the youngest surfer in history to reach the finals of a major World Championship Tour event.

College

The Sweet Spot

While other six-year-old girls were concocting pastries with their Easy-Bake Ovens, Nicole Koga was whipping up brownies, cookies, cakes, and the occasional batch of manju...

Feature Profiles

Feature Profile: Brian Ching

Brian is the first Hawai'i-born athlete ever to play in the MLS and qualify for the USA National Team.

Mini Profiles

Mini Profile: Coco Ho

Michael Ho's 16-year-old daughter, Coco, is one of the elite females on Hawai'i's amateur circuit...

Mini Profile: Ryan Kitamura

The Acute Lymphocytic B-Cell Mature Leukemia he battled in 2002 had taken much of his normal life away...

Art Profiles

A True Identity

Jon Matsubara was your typical teenager content with just getting by in life...

Health

Bone Health

Looking back, I realize that I chose to ignore the health consequences because the thought of being an "adult" seemed far away.

Hip Slips

When most people hear about hip problems, their thoughts turn to a great uncle, or a grandparent...

Editorials & Articles

Alternatives to Drifting

Without an official racetrack, nearly all motorsports activity on Oahu came to a grinding halt.

Teen Issues

Battling the Beast Within

I thought what I was doing was really healthy, or at least that was what I told myself at the time...

G.R.A.D.S

Imagine what it would be like to be pregnant at age 16. How would your life change?

Rejection

Everyone faces rejection at some point in life, especially teenagers...

Soul Survivor

Albert Burian, 30, had his world turned upside down after a truck struck him as he was crossing the street almost 14 years ago.