heart-healthy snacks

leading the island scene team with heart and an eagle eye

Island Scene publisher and senior editor Lisa Baxa has been a driving force at HMSA for the past four decades. Learn more about her storytelling and editing talents, reminisce with her colleagues as they share fond memories of Baxa, and find out what her secret is to longevity and happiness in the workplace.

hoomau fire academy: mentoring for the future

Hoomau Fire Academy is a nonprofit organization that provides mentorship and hands-on opportunities to Hawaii youth interested in public service, including the fire department. We talked to federal firefighters, instructors, and two of the founders Reid Shimabukuro and Dale Alejandro to find out more about the academy and how it's helping shape the futures of young adults.

fighting fires and leukemia

It was a routine visit to the doctor for Jason Mohica of Aiea. But the day after the August 2021 doctor visit was not routine. His life would suddenly change and upend the lives of his wife and two sons. Learn how he won his battle over leukemia.

drugs on the market

Drugs, both on and off the market, can be confusing to keep track of, especially with the vast amount of information and misinformation online. Dr. Jeremy Roberts, M.D., of Advanced Psychiatric Therapeutics in Honolulu, answers pressing questions about Ozempic, fentanyl, and recreational drugs, and how we can further educate ourselves and possibly our loved ones with addiction.

a legacy in dance

Ballet Hawaii's summer intensive program brings world class dancers to mentor local talent in three weeks of immersive training culminating in a showcase performance.