If you count the five years I delivered newspapers as a kid, I have worked in the news business for 55 years. I am proud of the work my colleagues and I did – we were never perfect but most of us ...

Amanda Leonard’s career has been focused on helping children and teens in distress, and that sometimes requires speedy, informed action and the help of the entire community through the Maile Amber ...

Ryan Kanaka‘ole grew up in a multigenerational home in Ka‘ū, the largest and southernmost district on Hawai‘i Island. It is 50% larger than O‘ahu, yet home to just over 8,000 residents, compared with ...

Is spending allowed? “Absolutely!” says Jo. “Rewards and fun are 100% allowed, just set wise boundaries. Consider splitting your funds between one of the goals above and a fun family activity, for ...

Shawn Kana‘iaupuni learned much at the Polynesian Voyaging Society, including a deeper understanding of Hawaiian culture’s connection to the human spirit. That’s carried through to her work with the ...

Kaleolani, born and raised in Wai‘anae, had competed in track and field in high school and enjoyed running. But after she started smoking in her early 20s, she says, “I could barely even walk up a ...