All posts by Jaimie Kim Farinas

On Waltah’s Farm

A bespectacled invertebrate that lives in the earth is the star of an educational kids TV show as well as..

Rusty Komori

The end of something often can be sad — a time for reflection and recuperation. But for Punahou School boys..


Darnell Arceneaux

A few weeks ago, family and friends gathered at Saint Louis Alumni Clubhouse. There, they sat in anticipation and then..







John Hirokawa

At 6 years old, John Hirokawa found himself hooked on magic. Library visits with his parents provided him with books..


Hoagy Gamble

In 1946, Hoagy Gamble was born in Hawaii. And if you ask him, he’s been eating SPAM, eggs and rice..

Siana Austin Hunt

In the past few years since Siana Austin Hunt joined Make-A-Wish Hawaii as its executive director, the nonprofit organization has..


Let The Flowers Speak

Before creating a floral work of art, ikebana practitioners first listen to the various materials. ‘you never know what is..

Eating Local

Foodland’s Eat Local Tuesdays initiative encourages customers to commit to eating local one day a week. and it’s getting Hawaii’s..



Melveen Leed

It was a Miss Hawaii pageant that made Melveen Leed realize her love for performing. Representing Molokai, she sang Moon..