In every disaster, our community has shown up for one another, responding quickly to cobble together critical support systems that provide basic needs not made immediately available by the government — including water, food and medicine. Now, our residents are asking our elected officials to ...

Two and a half years ago in this column, I lamented the impending demise of KIKU-TV. The little station which served Hawaii’s Asian-American community for over 40 years was being converted to a 24-hour shopping channel. In the weeks following the official announcement, General Manager Phyllis ...

Nearly 100 percent of my vacation time these days is used to visit my mom in Eugene, Ore., four or five times a year. On my latest visit I was fortunate enough to mix work into my trip — I covered the Southern California at Oregon football game on Nov. 11 — and, man oh man, what an ...

The last couple of months, these columns have focused on how our behaviors can either hurt or help our mental health. Especially during challenging times, it’s important to support our mental health positively. As a recap, September’s column focused on how eating healthy foods, such as ...

Throughout history, the kanaka maoli of West Maui have learned to adapt to their environment under indigenous stewardship. Their ancestors’ experiences, teachings and mo‘olelo have been passed down through the generations, which has resulted in the cultivation of a give-and-take ...

• Q: How important is sleep for teens? Dr. Eri Shimizu, Internist and Functional Medicine, Olena Center for Health and Wellness: Getting enough sleep is very important for teens — it’s linked to improved academic performance, better health, more energy and even improved mood and ...