Stephen Tsai knows UH sports, down to the last decimal of a
40-yard dash. Few reporters get the inside information like he does. What
Tsai writes is a daily must-read.
Read up on healthy lifestyle tips for busy professionals, teens and seniors. Learn about fitness myths and truths, and what you want and don't want to hear about exercise, diet, motivation and more.
Leilani Magee is all about Hawai'i tennis. Her blog will feature reports, events, profiles, stories, pictures, technology and innovation from the Hawaiian Isles tennis community.
Break-ups, bad haircuts, Brangelina ... whatever's being dished at the water cooler, Catherine E. Toth — a.k.a. Cat — has something to say about it. She writes about everything from relationships to reality TV.
Career ChangersRich Figel is co-producer of the new OC16 show, Career Changers TV. He's also an award-winning screenwriter and former marketing executive, who knows what it's like to switch careers in mid-life.
While we try to teach our children all about life, our children teach us what life is all about. I love motherhood, and look forward to chatting with you all about it!
One Doctor's OpinionStaying healthy and fit is a life-long endeavor. Dr. Gerald H. Watanabe hopes his blog offers you some helpful insights, practical tips and good information that can raise your health IQ.
Wayne Harada blogs on island sounds and sights, focusing on local music and entertainers, on the record and off. Reviews, chatter, name-dropping; it'll spin out here.
Random babblings from a member of the 30+ club. From the world of computers and Web to anything and everything Hawai'i, Edward Sugimoto's got you covered.
ThinkTech Hawaii is a state of mind examining whether Hawaii is keeping up with tech and business opportunities in a fast-moving world. Jay Fidell welcomes your comments.
Despite its high concentration of condos, Melissa Chang thinks
Ala Moana/Kaka'ako has its own neighborhood charm and its proximity to the
ocean has the ability to take the urban edge off. Have your own
observations? Join in the discussion.
JapanMania – Sugoi!Pali Ka'aihue wears many hats, from president and owner of Internet and web design company LavaNet to award-winning Na Hoko Hanohano composer and musician to co-creator and host of a weekly television series on Channel OC16 all about Japan, Doko Ga TV: JapanMania.
Whether you're a crackpot crafter or someone who just loves to piddle around. Island Crafters is sure to get those creative juices flowing. Have a favorite craft? Want to learn more? Share your discoveries and questions with us. E Komo Mai!
Hawaii Island WeddingsPlanning your Hawaii Wedding? Ask, plan, experience, and treasure your unforgettable Hawaiian wedding with the most experienced and adorned Hawaiian DJ and Emcee.
You may be growing older, but you're growing wiser, too.
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Like other Losties throughout the world, Christine Strobel hopes
Lost, The Final Season will answer some burning questions, like what the
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The ShutterKent Nishimura is a Honolulu Advertiser staff photographer. His work has also appeared in The New York Times, The Boston Globe, USA TODAY and other papers across the world.
Hawai'i Marketing Matters covers a broad range of informative and entertaining marketing and communications topics. It is dedicated to helping local businesses of all sizes survive if not thrive during the current economic downturn.
Welcome to Charleyworld, where no issue is too critical and no person too important that they can't be laughed at. In Charleyworld, life is too important to take seriously.
The Advertiser’s Editorial Board Blog offers daily observations and opinions of issues affecting Hawaii, the nation and the world. It is written by The Advertiser’s Editorial Board, which represents the opinions of the newspaper in print and online.
As a teenager, Wes Nakama would select "pretend" all-star and all-state teams and write stories about them just for fun. Now he does it for a living. Come visit Wes' prep sports world and join in the
conversation.
On The Cheap!Kris Bordessa is a features writer and author of several books for kids and teachers. Leslie Lang is a copywriter and author of "Exploring Historic Hilo" and "Mauna Kea." Together they write the blogs www.HonoluluOnTheCheap.com and www.BigIslandOnTheCheap.com, with intel about Hawai'i's free, cheap or discounted entertainment, food deals, cultural happenings, keiki activities, travel and more.
So you already know the day's top news, but what are the stories that people are REALLY talking about? Advertiser copy editor Shauna Goya will scour the wire for wacky and odd news items that rarely make the paper. She wants your suggestions as well, so join in.
Kim Fassler has a young, fresh perspective on issues that matter to 20-somethings, whether it's living with parents, landing a job, making a difference or running screaming from the "real world."
Finding shortcuts, efficiencies and ways to boost your
productivity at work, school and home — that's what this blog is about. It's
a community effort, so join in.
The Advertiser's Jerry Burris is retired from the newspaper, but is blogging on the politics and events of the day, from the Legislature to the presidential election and beyond.
Kristen Brummel says Manoa is her bubble. She was raised and
educated in the valley and "adores its people, schools, restaurants, library
... everything." Share your comments on Manoa.
If you live, work or travel to Kapolei, Lorraine Gershun's blog
is the one to read. Lorraine writes about her general observations of life
as a parent and as someone who lives and works in the Second City. Let her
know your thoughts.
UH Mānoa Campus TalkWhat's the latest buzz at UH? Get the inside scoop on Manoa campus chatter from classrooms to labs to locker rooms.
You got the Cat...now here come da Dog! As much as wahine, kane can wala'au (talk story), although Lance Kwon admits their bark is usually bigger than their bite. We're letting Lance blog because he works in the accounting department and controls our money. So what's he blogging about? Anything and everything, from the male point of view!
Andreas Arvman and his wife, Zenaida "Zee" Serrano, will blog about anything that matters to them — their two daughters, their marriage, her passion for cooking and reality shows, and his for movies and music — everything from A to Z.
Manage and Lead: Learn to do both, and you can say and be Alaka'i (a leader), living and working within the Hawaiian value of management and leadership.
Reviews, commentaries and asides about the stage and arts. Backstage or down front, you'll get a double-dose of sometimes serious and slightly silly observations.
A totally independent, slightly irreverent and hopelessly idealistic view of people and events in Hawai'i and beyond. David Shapiro has covered Hawai'i and national news for 38 years as a reporter, editor and columnist.
Talking Big IslandRJ Mendoza is here to give you the scoops on Hilo's best places to eat, community events and life as a UH Hilo student.
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Dave Vinton announces sports telecasts statewide from the high schools to the colleges on OC16. Now, "see" the things he didn't say on TV.
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Movie-going and a passion for cinema viewing are taking hold in the islands. Kanani Souza, a true movie buff, shares her thoughts on the most recent movie releases at the box office and invites you to join in.
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Rick Daysog, Advertiser writer, knows business. He analyzes the news, passes on anecdotes and follows up on stories that appear in the business pages. And he'd like to hear from you.
KCC NotebookThe staff of the Kapi'o, KCC's weekly newspaper, dishes the real deal about campus life.
Principal ThoughtsReflections on the journey to the canonization of Damien of Molokai.
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WCC’s Ka ‘OhanaIn these economic times, it's easy to lose sight of the things that make us happy. WCC bloggers Baron Hashimoto, Damian Lyman and Lance Sabado lighten up the mood with their latest on sports, music and entertainment.
Naurene explores what makes Mililani the best place to live, eat, or work. She'll keep you up to date with what's going on. Visit regularly to hear what she's got to say about Mililani and share your thoughts.
Dr. Trisha Kehaulani Watson addresses current issues in the Native Hawaiian and environmental communities. From local "hot topics" to endearing stories of old, there isn't much this activist and academic won't cover.
HPU HappeningsGet a glance of what it's like to be a student at Hawai'i Pacific University. Here you can get the scoop on HPU from HPU students.
I spent 23 years in Hawaii and never left. Around the end of May (2009) I got to leave the island finally and chose to go to San Francisco. And while I enjoyed 90% of my trip, I desperately missed a part of Hawaii that many here take for granted: gaming. This blog is dedicated to that disappointment.
Teacher At SeaBuffy Cushman-Patz teaches science and math at La Pietra HSG. She has an M.S. in Geology from U.H. Manoa where she studied the Galapagos region for her graduate work.
Shad Kane is driven to save and restore a Hawaiian cultural history that is at risk of being lost. It is important that future generations come to know the true story of these islands that we have all come to love and call home.
Honolulu ska and reggae band, Go Jimmy Go, is one prolific bunch.
Whether touring the U.S., Europe and Japan or jamming in the studio
for a new album, these boys impress wherever they go. Eric White, GJG
saxophone player, lends an inside perspective on the band. Got a comment? Join in.
Covering Aina Haina to the Ka Iwi Coast, the East Oahu Insider is the blog for issues and events and how they affect us. Your input is welcome.
Our TurnOur Turn is written by present and past members of The Advertiser's Teen Editorial Board, who offer a unique perspective on public issues that affect teens and young adults.
Constantly on the hunt for child-rearing tips, family-friendly
activities and amusing anecdotes, Treena Shapiro will share the best and the
worst here and encourages you to do the same. For more conversation on
parenting, read HawaiiMoms.com.
Paula Gillingham Bender has commuted to the University of Hawai'i on her bicycle, driven sports cars, trucks and a van. She takes TheBus to work so she doesn't have to troll for parking.
What makes Maui No Ka Oi? Liz Smith blogs about working and raising a family on the Valley Isle, as she takes it all in from the land and the sea.
Urban BeatMary Vorsino covers community issues, trends and breaking news in urban and east Honolulu for The Advertiser.
The TrinityPatricia "Tricia" Miyashiro presents her perspective and experiences attending the Damien canonization and how it relates to her family with whom she is traveling. Tricia will be blogging daily from a multigenerational perspective, sharing experiences while exploring faith, culture and heritage and how it plays a part in our daily lives.
San Shoppell writes about the six-member Team Hawaii from Kapi'olani Community College, winners of the American Culinary Federation Western Regional Student Team Competition, as it competes July 13 in Orlando, Fla., against three other regional winners for the national gold
medals.
Hear the voice of Hawai'i's outrigger canoe paddling community through the thoughts and experiences of two competitive female paddlers. Both Jessie and Jaimie paddle for Hui Lanakila Canoe Club.
Saint Damien Boy ScoutsNine Boy Scouts, ages 13-17, will be blogging daily from their teens' perspective of the Damien canonization events. They will be interviewing other young people from Father Damien's hometown as well as at the Vatican. The boys will be exploring their faith, their culture and their heritage through this experience.
Melissa Kim believes she represents millions of kids who are experiencing the pressures ofthe high schoolyears. She finds senior year especially daunting as she takes the final step from high school to adulthood.
In this blog you'll find the most current sales information for island real estate, as well as a host of related topics like neighborhood specifics, Realtor events, economic conditions and other educational subjects. Harvey's goal is to help you better understand the statistical data and keep you informed about what's happening in the industry.
Hawai'i has an abundance of beauty and schlock. Minette McCabe explores all aspects of art and design, from graphics and digital to products and surroundings. Join in with your praise and rants.
On Friday, May 15, nine Hawaii residents will depart on a 12-day trip to Iraq as representatives of the Great Aloha Run. The purpose of the trip is to bring the aloha spirit to our soldiers stationed at three camps throughout the country. Participating in this "mission of aloha" is Randy Hiraki, Donna Fouts, Sonya Mendez, Jay Ray, Nohelani Cypriano, Radasha Ho'ohuli, Crista Guiteras-Duncan, Jasmine Ornellas and Lori Kuriyama.
Mililani student Kelsi Watanabe provides a young perspective on the inauguration of President Barack Obama. Join in as she experiences one of the country's most historic events.
The Advertiser has produced a seven-day series on Hawai'i's deadly domestic violence problem. Join a live blog chat with reporter Rob Perez on Friday, Dec. 19, noon to 1 p.m. Share your questions and comments.
A group of 22 students from Le Jardin Academy in Kailua will be in Washington, D.C., for the presidential inaugural. Read their young perspective on one of the most important events in the country's history.
Consider, for a second, food. Tastes good, right? But where does it come from? Aaron blogs about his travels as a farm hand in Hawai'i, from the ways in which farmers grow local food to efforts to keep the environment sustainable.
Aloha! Sharri Peterson and her family are partaking in the historical inauguration of President Barack Obama. Please join them during their adventurous exploits in Washington, D.C.
The Hawaii Department of Health estimates that 7.7 percent of the state's adult population has diabetes. That's 102,000 total: 76,000 who have been diagnosed and 26,000 who don't know they have it. This blog is aimed at helping diabetics and their families connect with resources and one another, with tips posted regularly.
As The Advertiser's Metromix marketing manager, AC Shilton knows Honolulu nightlife. From dive bars to the swanky hot spots, drinks with umbrellas to straight up tequila shots, AC will go beyond the hype to tell you what's hot and what's not.
Addiction affects us all. Crime. Relationships. Social issues. But there are better alternatives than prohibition and prison. Ultimately, recovery is about finding out who we really are -- as individuals and as a society.
Step back in time with Advertiser Senior Editor Anne Harpham for a glimpse at the news of the day as chronicled in The Honolulu Advertiser since 1856. From the monarchy through annexation and statehood, economic shifts and more, the headlines and news articles tell the story of a changing Hawaii.
Fernando Pizarro explores digital storytelling and how it's opening up the once closed world of news to anyone with Internet access and the desire to get heard.
In celebration of International Year of the Reef, Papaphanumokuakea Marine National Monument is taking ten educators from across Oceania to the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands.
In one of the most anticipated bouts in mixed martial arts history, Hilo's BJ Penn will take on Canada's Georges St-Pierre for the UFC welterweight world championship on Jan. 31 in Las Vegas.
Rap Reiplinger was regarded as a comic genius whose work shaped what we think of as "local humor." For the first time since his untimely passing, Rap Reiplinger's work will be performed on stage again. Honolulu Theatre for Youth is taking "Rap's Hawaii" on tour to state high schools. The actors and artistic team blog about the tour and the reaction they get from audiences around Hawai'i.
How does The Advertiser decide which stories go on Page One and
which go inside? Steve Petranik discusses that and other newsroom issues,
and he wants to hear your questions.
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As a teenager, Wes Nakama would select "pretend" all-star and all-state teams and write stories about them just for fun. Now he does it for a living. Come visit Wes' prep sports world and join in the conversation.
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A totally independent, slightly irreverent and hopelessly idealistic view of people and events in Hawai'i and beyond. David Shapiro has covered Hawai'i and national news for 38 years as a reporter, editor and columnist.
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Movie-going and a passion for cinema viewing are taking hold in the islands. Kanani Souza, a true movie buff, shares her thoughts on the most recent movie releases at the box office and invites you to join in.
Want the straight poop on the latest pet news and trends? Join Leslie Kawamoto as she shares her insights into the animal world.
Color, texture, style-the elements that bring our visual world alive can do the same for our homes. Interior designer/decorator Cathy Lee shares her views, news and tips from design shows, travels and life as a busy entrepreneurial mom.
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I spent 23 years in Hawaii and never left. Around the end of May (2009) I got to leave the island finally and chose to go to San Francisco. And while I enjoyed 90% of my trip, I desperately missed a part of Hawaii that many here take for granted: gaming. This blog is dedicated to that disappointment.
Shad Kane is driven to save and restore a Hawaiian cultural history that is at risk of being lost. It is important that future generations come to know the true story of these islands that we have all come to love and call home.
Honolulu ska and reggae band, Go Jimmy Go, is one prolific bunch. Whether touring the U.S., Europe and Japan or jamming in the studio for a new album, these boys impress wherever they go. Eric White, GJG saxophone player, lends an inside perspective on the band. Got a comment? Join in.
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Constantly on the hunt for child-rearing tips, family-friendly activities and amusing anecdotes, Treena Shapiro will share the best and the worst here and encourages you to do the same. For more conversation on parenting, read HawaiiMoms.com.
Paula Gillingham Bender has commuted to the University of Hawai'i on her bicycle, driven sports cars, trucks and a van. She takes TheBus to work so she doesn't have to troll for parking.
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Step back in time with Advertiser Senior Editor Anne Harpham for a glimpse at the news of the day as chronicled in The Honolulu Advertiser since 1856. From the monarchy through annexation and statehood, economic shifts and more, the headlines and news articles tell the story of a changing Hawaii.
Fernando Pizarro explores digital storytelling and how it's opening up the once closed world of news to anyone with Internet access and the desire to get heard.
In celebration of International Year of the Reef, Papaphanumokuakea Marine National Monument is taking ten educators from across Oceania to the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands.
In one of the most anticipated bouts in mixed martial arts history, Hilo's BJ Penn will take on Canada's Georges St-Pierre for the UFC welterweight world championship on Jan. 31 in Las Vegas.
Rap Reiplinger was regarded as a comic genius whose work shaped what we think of as "local humor." For the first time since his untimely passing, Rap Reiplinger's work will be performed on stage again. Honolulu Theatre for Youth is taking "Rap's Hawaii" on tour to state high schools. The actors and artistic team blog about the tour and the reaction they get from audiences around Hawai'i.
How does The Advertiser decide which stories go on Page One and which go inside? Steve Petranik discusses that and other newsroom issues, and he wants to hear your questions.
Kawehi Haug blogs about this city's vibrant (yes, vibrant — she can prove it) arts-and-entertainment scene, pop culture references included.