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How to Make Poi
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Easy Hawaiian Poi Recipe

February 19, 2017

Poi is a true Hawaiian staple made from pounded taro root. Often eaten with just your fingers, poi is described as one- two- or three-finger, depending on its thickness. Here’s an easy-to-follow recipe for how to make poi “two-finger poi”

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Leonard's Bakery, malasadas in Honolulu, Hawaii
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Leonard’s Bakery Celebrates 60 Years

February 12, 2017

Today marks 60 years since the Grand Opening of Leonard’s Bakery at their current Kapahulu location. Mahalo for six decades of malasadas!

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Interview with Dr. Michael Moodian, Meet the Locals
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Dr. Michael Moodian

February 10, 2017

Dr. Michael (Mike) Moodian is an Orange County native with a formidable background as an educator, nonprofit leader, writer and commentator.

by Heather 
Bret Bollinger - Pepper, Bollinger Brand
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Bret Bollinger

January 25, 2017

Bret Bollinger is an entertainment industry renaissance man. Born and raised in beautiful Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, he is one-third of the reggae-dub-ska trio Pepper, vocalist, bassist, songwriter, producer, solo music artist, and creator of his own… [Continue Reading]

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Robert Louis Stevenson Middle School Mural, Hawaii State Department of Education (HIDOE)
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Job Opportunity: Hawaii State Department of Education

January 17, 2017

Hawaii State Department of Education (HIDOE) is seeking teachers for the 2017-18 school year with plans to visit Los Angeles on April 7-8, 2017 for one of six out-of-state recruitment trips.

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Aleu Moana. Photo Credit: Bill Kwan
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Aleu Moana

January 12, 2017

“Disney created a “princess” that could be representative of many different island people. Though they pulled inspiration from a variety of specific cultures, it is not just a Hawaiian story, a Samoan story or a Maori story. It is a Polynesian story that many people can insert themselves into. Moana is all of us.”

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2017 Grammy Nominees, Best regional roots music album: “E Walea” by Kalani Pe'a, and Best reggae album: “Rose Petals” by J Boog
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2017 Grammy Nominees with Hawaiian and Samoan Roots

January 9, 2017

Two Pacific Islanders are among the nominees for the 59th annual Grammy Awards! “E Walea” by Kalani Pe’a earned a nomination for Best Regional Roots Music Album, and “Rose Petals” by J Boog has been nominated for Best Reggae Album.

by Heather 
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