Katie Helland

5 days ago | alohastatedaily.com | Katie Helland

Swimmers surrounded by dolphins under giant clouds. A whale jumping for joy and viewed from the ocean looking toward land. A paddler in an outrigger canoe with palm trees in the background. All depicted in hues that could be the colors of a sunset or water: blue, orange, red, yellow, green. For waterman Mike Field, most of his art is focused on water. The Hawaiʻi Island-based artist was born in Guam. He started with swimming, which led to surfing, paddling and eventually racing and coaching.

6 days ago | alohastatedaily.com | Katie Helland

Disney just shared the voices behind the soundtrack for the live action movie of “Lilo & Stitch” and there are many local favorites, according to a video released today. Kumu Hula Mark Keali'i Ho'omalu, legendary for his role as a composer and one of the main artists of “Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride,” and “He Mele No Lilo” in the original movie from 2002, will make a return. He leads the Oakland-based hālau, Academy of Hawaiian Arts, which just competed in Merrie Monarch last month.

1 week ago | alohastatedaily.com | Katie Helland

The winners of the 2025 Nā Hōkū ʻŌpio “Young Stars” competition include ʻIolani School students: Iris Yun, a harpist, and Lei Yao Chang, a cellist, according an an announcement from the Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra. The Nā Hōkū ʻŌpio “Young Stars” competition is run by HSO and has no connection to the Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards hosted by the Hawaiʻi Academy of Recording Arts.

1 week ago | alohastatedaily.com | Katie Helland

Consolidated Theatres is bringing four films to the big screen in time for Mother’s Day.  “We wanted to help make this year’s Mother’s Day celebrations both special and seamless,” said Jenna Mimaki, promotions and events manager for Consolidated Theatres, in a written statement. “Every mom deserves a moment to unwind—and what better way than to enjoy a movie night with a Mom-mosa and loved ones!” The series will play at theatres at Ward, Mililani and Kapolei.

1 week ago | alohastatedaily.com | Katie Helland

The City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Parks and Recreation will start registration for Summer Fun 2025 on Monday, May 12. The program accommodates about 10,000 keiki across Oʻahu each year, according to the Department of Parks & Recreation’s website. Summer Fun runs 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. from June 9 through July 25. The sign-up dates depend on where the program is located.