Joanna and Ariana Wheeler “The Help. I loved the book and was so touched by it.” Jobe Allen “Family of the Wa’a.” Kathy Braach “I didn’t see any of the movies nominated.” Stacey Haines “Young Guns.” [...]
Eddie Fernandez Lihu’e, Dani’s “Riding my bicycle to the mall or movies.” Colt Jeffries Wailua, Kapa’a Elementary School student “Dirt bike riding.” Abraham Banderas Hanamaulu, Truck driver “Fishing all around the island.” Sanoe Kaluahine Hanamaulu, Wilcox Elementary School student “Swim. I like to [...]
Talon Jeffries Wailua, Kapa’a Elementary School student “How to Survive in Middle School. It’s a cartoon.” Wayne George Kalaheo, Retired “The last book I read was The Long Walk, a true story about a man’s journey to get out of an oppressive society.” Ron Winegar Kilauea, Retired [...]
Bonnie Kaluahine Hanamaulu, Business owner “My husband sharing his love for me.” Claire Balderas Hanamaulu, Higher education “I was given a bunch of white roses.” Sharri Achuara Hanapepe, Paraprofessional aide “A proposal the first time I met my husband it was love at first sight.” [...]
Pam Sokei Kapa’a, Retired “I was a janitor at Wilcox Elementary School when I was 16.” Stanson Cosare Princeville, Grounds maintenance “At 18 I worked in construction, framing.” Darrell Ortiz Puhi, Ramp lead “I worked at Island Arts and Graphics printing shirts and other clothing.” [...]
Fredstan Kaluahine Hanamaulu, Business owner “Hawaiian music like Hapa.” Misty Achuara Waimea, Waimea Canyon Middle School student “I like to listen to FM 98.1 hip-hop and rap.” Candace Baptiste Lawai, Costco employee “Country music like Lady Antebellum.” Darrell Ariola ‘Omao, Assistant housekeeper “Old [...]
Gary Butt Princeville, Carpenter “Huhu grubs, the larva of a moth from New Zealand.” Jerrelyn Labrador Lihu’e, Higher education “Adidas chicken feet.” Loikena Yamamoto Kalaheo, Student “Opihi.” Joanne Hardesty Puhi, Teller “Gizzards and frog legs.” Kenji Langille Koloa, Higher [...]
Royden Yamamoto Kalaheo, District manager “Cleaning the yard.” Manu Fonua Kapa’a, Landscaper “Paying bills.” Mary Watkins Princeville, Pet grooming “Dusting.” Gwen Batara Pakala, Store director “Putting away the dishes.” James Reed Koloa, Business owner “Taking the garbage out.” [...]
Sheryl Ponce Wailua, Therapist “Entrepreneur Richard Branson, to jet set.” Teili Fonua Kapa’a, Student “Kobe Bryant because he’s my idol.” Gina Bisarra Kekaha, Caregiver “Vin Diesel because he’s cute.” Tom Batara Pakala, Security officer “The Dalai Lama so I could promote peace and [...]
Erin Doo Wailua, County personnel “Going to a friend’s house for dinner.” Kara Yamamoto Kalaheo, Accounts payable “With family and friends.” Kesomi Fonua Kapa’a, Student “Celebrating with fireworks with my family.” Kilika Dettloff Kapa’a, Military “Watching fireworks and setting my [...]
