http://192.168.169.76:80/lifestylelifestylehttp://192.168.169.76:80/more-holiday-traditions-worth-sharingWhat makes the holidays special? HMSA employees find meaning in everything from midnight Mass and Christmas lights to cookie decorating, family movie nights, cultural celebrations, and annual trips. Read how these holiday traditions bring loved ones together and inspire new memories year after year.Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMThttp://192.168.169.76:80/more-holiday-traditions-worth-sharing/Media/Default/Kristen/holidaytraditionsHERO2.jpg/Media/Default/Kristen/holidaytraditionsTHUMB.jpglifestylehawaii, traditions, more, christmas, fun, family, friendsKristen Nemoto Jayhttp://192.168.169.76:80/money-skills-for-the-next-generationA side hustle can help you earn extra money. But what happens after the paycheck arrives? In Part II of our financial well-being series, we look at Hawaii's new financial literacy graduation requirement and why experts say money skills like budgeting, saving, and understanding credit are essential for young people entering adulthood.Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMThttp://192.168.169.76:80/money-skills-for-the-next-generation/Media/Default/Courtney/2026/financialeducationHERO.jpg/Media/Default/Courtney/2026/financialeducationTHUMB.pnglifestylefinancial well-being, education, money, saving, investing, seriesCourtney Takabayashihttp://192.168.169.76:80/hmsa-fall-break-2026-activitiesMake this the best fall break ever! Enjoy free family events for HMSA members.Mon, 21 Sep 2026 19:27:00 GMThttp://192.168.169.76:80/hmsa-fall-break-2026-activities/Media/Default/Events/mauioceancenterIMAGE2.png/Media/Default/Events/discoverycenterIMAGE.pnglifestylehawaii, events, spring break, to do, keiki, ohana, familyCourtney Takabayashihttp://192.168.169.76:80/diy-finishing-salts-for-holiday-gift-givingWhen your holiday gift list is bigger than your budget, homemade finishing salts offer a practical solution. One batch can fill several jars, making it easy to create flavorful, locally inspired gifts for coworkers, neighbors, coaches, teachers, and holiday hosts.Thu, 17 Sep 2026 17:00:41 GMThttp://192.168.169.76:80/diy-finishing-salts-for-holiday-gift-giving/Media/Default/Courtney/2026/seasoningsaltsHERO.jpg/Media/Default/Courtney/2026/seasoningsaltsTHUMB2.jpglifestylediy, gifts, bulk gits, batch gifts, holiday season, gift giving, teacher gifts, coworker giftsCourtney Takabayashihttp://192.168.169.76:80/hawaii-pau-riders-grace-the-aloha-festivals-paradeThe beauty of pāʻū riding is steeped in Hawaiʻi history and cultural pride. This living tradition is carried forward with courage, creativity, and aloha. But the cost for pāʻū riders could rain on their parade. Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMThttp://192.168.169.76:80/hawaii-pau-riders-grace-the-aloha-festivals-parade/Media/Default/Craig/Lifestyle/Pa'u%20riders/shutterstock_436474894%201600x500.jpg/Media/Default/Craig/Lifestyle/Pa'u%20riders/IMG_1655.JPGlifestylePāʻū riders, horses, horseback riding, parade, aloha, Hawaiian culture, Aloha Week, Aloha Festivals, King Kamehameha Day paradeCraig DeSilvahttp://192.168.169.76:80/from-passion-to-paycheck-picking-up-side-hustlesIn Hawaii, side hustles are becoming more common as people look for extra income and flexibility. Joshua Thompson turned a moment on the basketball court into a second job that helps build financial security while staying connected to something he loves.Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMThttp://192.168.169.76:80/from-passion-to-paycheck-picking-up-side-hustles/Media/Default/Courtney/2026/sidehustlesrerHERO.png/Media/Default/Courtney/2026/sidehustlesrefTHUMB.pnglifestyleside hustles, basketball, sports, series, financial well-beingCourtney Takabayashihttp://192.168.169.76:80/q-a-with-wendy-mink-on-her-mothers-lifelong-fight-for-equalityFrom Congress to courts in Hawaii, the late U.S. Representative Patsy Mink helped open doors for generations. Her daughter, Wendy Mink, shares why that legacy and the fight for equality still matter.Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMThttp://192.168.169.76:80/q-a-with-wendy-mink-on-her-mothers-lifelong-fight-for-equality/Media/Default/Craig/Lifestyle/Wendy%20Mink/Green%20background.JPG/Media/Default/Craig/Lifestyle/Wendy%20Mink/Gwen%20and%20Patsy.jpeglifestylePatsy Mink, Wendy Mink, Title IX, sports, women, sportsCraig DeSilvahttp://192.168.169.76:80/keeping-the-humanity-when-leveraging-aiAI can write, sort, suggest, and summarize, but it still can’t replace what makes us human. In the first story of our new AI series, we look at how to use this fast-moving technology without losing the care, creativity, and connection that matter most.Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:02:00 GMThttp://192.168.169.76:80/keeping-the-humanity-when-leveraging-ai/Media/Default/Michelle%20L/AI/AI_online_HERO.jpg/Media/Default/Michelle%20L/AI/AI_online_THUMB.jpglifestyleai, artificial intelligence, ethical, research, generative, LLMMichelle Liuhttp://192.168.169.76:80/the-art-of-healingWhen Kauai patient navigator Christina Morales is not helping guide her oncology patients through the complex journey of cancer care, she’s creating art. The self-taught artist hopes to help others the same way art helped her through her mental health journey. Morales’s care for her patients shines and is in parallel to her artwork, as she’s constantly inspired to make authentic pieces of local Kauai-based scenes that she recreates through her paintbrushes. Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:01:00 GMThttp://192.168.169.76:80/the-art-of-healing/Media/Default/Summer/DSC08747_christina_morales_hero_1600x500.jpg/Media/Default/Summer/DSC08519_christina%20morales_thumbnail.jpglifestylekauai, painter, mental health, healing arts, artist, local artist, Kauai artist, oncology, joy artistry studioSummer Nakaishihttp://192.168.169.76:80/a-pathway-to-the-future-at-kohala-high-schoolKohala High School made history as the first small school in the nation to be awarded the National Career Academy Coalition’s Model Academy designation for its four career pathways. Career and technical education teacher Dean Snelling was also awarded the John Thompson Exemplary Educator Award. We talked to Snelling about his work with the program and its success.Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:55:00 GMThttp://192.168.169.76:80/a-pathway-to-the-future-at-kohala-high-school/Media/Default/Summer/Kohala_HERO.jpg/Media/Default/Summer/Kohala_Thumb.jpglifestyleKohala HIgh School, KHS, National Career Academy Coalition, NCAC, career pathways, career and technical education, CTE, students, Hawaii, Department of Education, DOE, local studentsSummer Nakaishihttp://192.168.169.76:80/honoring-a-beloved-kumu-at-merrie-monarchThe legacy of a kumu hula who revolutionized kane hula as we know it today lives on. Former students of Darrell Lupenui's Men of Waimapuna honor their beloved kumu through song and dance. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMThttp://192.168.169.76:80/honoring-a-beloved-kumu-at-merrie-monarch/Media/Default/Craig/Lifestyle/Merrie%20Monarch%20Hoike/Group%20chant.jpg/Media/Default/Craig/Lifestyle/Merrie%20Monarch%20Hoike/Darrell%202.jpglifestyleMerrie Monarch, hula, Hawaiian traditions, Hawaiian culture, dance, mele, chant, Darrell Lupenui, kumu, Men of Waimapuna, hoikeCraig DeSilvahttp://192.168.169.76:80/paws-in-prison-for-a-good-causeDuring peak kitten season, the Hawaiian Humane Society is often at over capacity. Under a partnership with the Hawaii Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, foster parents at the Women’s Community Correctional Center are helping with the surplus. Learn how the program is making a difference for both the participants and kittens.Tue, 19 May 2026 17:00:00 GMThttp://192.168.169.76:80/paws-in-prison-for-a-good-cause/Media/Default/Michelle%20L/TAIIL/TAIIL%20kittens%20HERO.jpg/Media/Default/Michelle%20L/TAIIL/Bonding%20with%20kitten%20540x304.jpglifestylecats, kittens, Hawaiian Humane Society, foster, foster homes, fostering, prisonMichelle Liuhttp://192.168.169.76:80/celebrate-the-educators-with-a-joy-jarAs the school year comes to a close, help your keiki show their gratitude to the educators who supported them all year long with a joy jar. A joy jar is a decorated container filled with notes that share kind words, favorite memories, or reasons a student is thankful for their teacher. Here are some ideas to get you started!Thu, 07 May 2026 17:00:00 GMThttp://192.168.169.76:80/celebrate-the-educators-with-a-joy-jar/Media/Default/Courtney/2026/05%20-%20joyjarsHEROreal.jpg/Media/Default/Courtney/2026/04%20-%20joyjarsfinished2IMAGE.jpglifestyleteacher appreciation, school, kids, keiki, craft, joy jars, fun, creative, gift, funCourtney Takabayashihttp://192.168.169.76:80/coming-home“Each night Honolulu city lights. Bring me back again.” – Keola Beamer For many local people, opportunities are found beyond the Pacific Ocean. But it's always good to come back home. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMThttp://192.168.169.76:80/coming-home/Media/Default/Craig/Lifestyle/Coming%20Home/_5_12440_resize%20cmyk%201600x500%20(2).tif/Media/Default/Craig/Lifestyle/Coming%20Home/_5_12785%20B%20-Y%20540x304.jpglifestyleHawaii, home, cost of living, Mainland, homecoming, outmigration, brain drain, hmsaCraig DeSilvahttp://192.168.169.76:80/the-heartbeat-of-uh-school-spiritFrom the stands to the football field, the University of Hawaii at Manoa Rainbow Warrior Marching Band brings the spirit to the crowd! The skilled instrument playing, intriciate field formations, and synchronized marching are what the people see. Learn what goes on behind-the-scenes as these nearly 300 students grow in their art while having fun in the stands and becoming a family.Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMThttp://192.168.169.76:80/the-heartbeat-of-uh-school-spirit/Media/Default/Michelle%20L/UH%20Marching%20Band/DSF14961600x500.jpg/Media/Default/Michelle%20L/UH%20Marching%20Band/UH%20Marching%20Band%20BODY.jpglifestyleUniversity of Hawaii, Music, football, hmsa, island scene, sportsMichelle Liuhttp://192.168.169.76:80/hmsa-board-member-q-a-meet-ruth-fukunaga-uejioMeet HMSA's newest member of the Board of Directors. Servco's Ruth Fukunaga Uejio is dedicated to community and improving health and wellness in Hawaii. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMThttp://192.168.169.76:80/hmsa-board-member-q-a-meet-ruth-fukunaga-uejio/Media/Default/Craig/Lifestyle/Ruth%20Fukunaga%20Uejio/Ruth%20in%20a%20meeting.png/Media/Default/Craig/Lifestyle/Ruth%20Fukunaga%20Uejio/Ruth%20in%20her%20office.pnglifestyleRuth Fukunaga Uejio, Servco, HMSA, board member, service, community, island sceneCraig DeSilvahttp://192.168.169.76:80/getting-to-know-local-keiki-authorsMeet the storytellers behind the Native Hawaiian books from Hawaii Public Radio’s Live from the Atherton: Author Series. Learn more about their writing process, what inspires them, and how they bring their stories to life.Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:00:00 GMThttp://192.168.169.76:80/getting-to-know-local-keiki-authors/Media/Default/Summer/Image.jpg/Media/Default/Summer/keiki_THUMB.jpglifestyleHawaii Public Radio, HPR, Live from the Atherton, hawaii authors, local authors, hawaii writers, local, Lurline McGregor, Between the Deep Blue Sea and Me, Pua Aquino, My Kalo Has Lau, Big and Green, Nikki Van De Car, The Invisible WindSummer Nakaishihttp://192.168.169.76:80/craft-happy-live-happy-during-national-craft-monthCrafting isn’t just fun! Studies show it can boost well‑being by reducing stress, easing loneliness, and providing a sense of accomplishment. If you’ve never crafted in your life, but would like to start, or if you’re looking for some new ideas, we’ve got you covered! In observance of National Craft Month, we’ve rounded up a few easy crafts to get you started. Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:47:00 GMThttp://192.168.169.76:80/craft-happy-live-happy-during-national-craft-month/Media/Default/Courtney/2026/nationacraftroundupHERO.png/Media/Default/Courtney/2026/nationalcraftroundupTHUMB.pnglifestylecrafts, to do, diy, activities, fun, family, keiki, roundupCourtney Takabayashihttp://192.168.169.76:80/seeking-fur-ever-loveFor more than a decade, the Fur-Angel Foundation (FAF) has worked to rescue and find “fur-ever” homes for dogs on Oahu. Since 2014, FAF has rescued more than 950 homeless dogs giving them a second chance. We talked to Tiffany Kim, executive director of FAF to learn more about how this nonprofit organization helps dogs in need through outreach programs, adoption events, and education and what we can do to help.Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:00:00 GMThttp://192.168.169.76:80/seeking-fur-ever-love/Media/Default/David/furangelfoundationHERO.jpg/Media/Default/David/Photo1.jpglifestylelifestyle, dogs, rescues, fur-ever homes, foster homes, pet adoptionDavid Frickmanhttp://192.168.169.76:80/hmsa-spring-break-2026-activitiesMake this the best spring break yet! Enjoy free family events for HMSA members.Wed, 25 Feb 2026 17:00:00 GMThttp://192.168.169.76:80/hmsa-spring-break-2026-activities/Media/Default/Courtney/springbreak2025lavenderfarmsHERO.jpg/Media/Default/Courtney/springbreak2025oceancenterTHUMB.jpglifestylehawaii, events, spring break, to do, keiki, ohanaCourtney Takabayashi