Sarah Yamanaka

Honolulu

Digital Journalist at Spectrum News Hawaii

Writer, editor, photographer, roadtripper, lover of Earth, our natural spaces, all animals and praying we will find a way forward.

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Articles

The food fest you've been waiting for - Waikiki SPAM JAM®!

3 weeks ago | spectrumnews1.com | Sarah Yamanaka

Hawaii’s signature food festival centered on Hawaii’s favorite protein is here — the annual Waikiki SPAM JAM® will take over Kalakaua Avenue with all your favorite flavors and tons of fun, 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. April 26. Named as one of USA Today’s Top Ten Best Cultural Festivals for the third year in a row, this uniquely Hawaii event is all about the salty, savory and simply satisfying SPAM®. How can you say no to this Hula Grill dish?
Teams gear up for inaugural Truck Pull & Spring Fest

1 month ago | spectrumnews1.com | Sarah Yamanaka

Teams are donning gloves and preparing to put their strength to the test at the Inaugural Coca-Cola Bottling of Hawaii Truck Pull & Spring Fest to benefit Special Olympics Hawaii on Saturday, April 5 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Ka Makana Aliʻi. What You Need To KnowThe challenge?
Spooktacular events for the family ramp up for Halloween

Oct 17, 2024 | spectrumnews1.com | Sarah Yamanaka

Ready to ghoul all out this Halloween? There are lots of opportunities to do just that for the entire family, as well as get seriously scared at a couple events that are enforcing age restrictions. Looking for an event that welcomes your furry family member? Find a couple of them dedicated to human’s best friend as well! There’s even an opportunity to do some good first and enjoy lots of fun afterwards.
CNHA’s KūHana Accelerator program celebrates cohort #14 and 5 years of success

Oct 9, 2024 | mynews13.com | Sarah Yamanaka

KAPOLEI, Hawaii — Past and present graduates of the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement’s KūHana Accelerator program, CNHA representatives, senate and district officials, and Spectrum representatives gathered at a special event on Tuesday to celebrate accomplishments — the graduation of the KūHana program’s cohort #14 and five years of the program helping local entrepreneurs fulfill their passions.
Mana Music Quartet receives innovative flax fiber string instruments

Sep 28, 2024 | spectrumnews1.com | Sarah Yamanaka

HONOLULU — A collaboration between Belgium-based luthier Tim Duerinck, Mana Music Hawaii founder Joshua Nakazawa and HoGent College University has brought flax fiber string instruments – two violins, a viola and a cello – to Honolulu. These instruments are the first of their kind in the nation, providing environmentally friendly and durable options for string musicians in the state.
Free performance celebrates Leeward CC Theatre's 50th anniversary

Sep 18, 2024 | spectrumnews1.com | Sarah Yamanaka

PEARL CITY, Hawaii — A cornerstone of performing arts, education and community engagement in leeward Oahu since it opened 50 years ago, Leeward Theatre celebrates its anniversary with a special performance on Sept. 22. The free event happening at 2 p.m. will illustrate Leeward Community College’s dedication to making arts and culture accessible to all while celebrating five decades of talent from distinguished alumni, current students and local performers.
Make a donation: Hawaii Foodbank’s annual Food Drive Day

Aug 19, 2024 | spectrumlocalnews.com | Sarah Yamanaka

The event is the foodbank’s largest fundraiser of the year.
Safe Spaces for Youth pilot project launches

Jul 30, 2024 | spectrumnews1.com | Sarah Yamanaka

HONOLULU — In times of crisis, every youth deserves a safe place to go. The Department of Human Services’ Office of Youth Services, in partnership with the Hawaii Youth Services Network, has launched the Safe Spaces for Youth pilot project on Oahu and Hawaii Island as part of the nationally recognized Safe Place program.
New 'Top Secret Cinema' offered at Consolidated Theatres

Jul 14, 2024 | spectrumnews1.com | Sarah Yamanaka

HONOLULU — Tickets are only $5 at any Consolidated Theatres location for films offered in its new signature program, Top Secret Cinema. It’s intriguing, fun and a great value, and the catch is audiences won’t know what movie they’ll see until the film rolls on the big screen. The only “guide” to the film is its rating. Top Secret Cinema launched on July 1 with the romantic comedy, “Fly Me to the Moon,” starring Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum. The movie showed to an enthusiastic audience.
Exhibit of Hawaii's native forest birds premieres at Bishop Museum

Jul 8, 2024 | spectrumnews1.com | Sarah Yamanaka

HONOLULU — “Lele o Nā Manu: The Splendor and Loss of Hawaii’s Birds” will premiere at the Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum’s Richard T. Mamiya Science Adventure Center during its monthly Museum After Hours event on Friday, July 12.