MidWeek

3 days ago | midweek.com | Allyson Pang

on June 25, 2025 As a member of the Honolulu Youth Commission, Punahou senior Asa Shimizu is making his voice heard with repeated calls for the care and protection of Hawai‘i’s resources. About six or seven years ago, Asa Shimizu and his family began a summer tradition of camping at Mānele Bay on Lānaʻi, where they’d go without a tent and sleep on cots under the stars. There, dolphins can often be seen swimming in the bay.

2 weeks ago | midweek.com | Allyson Pang

on June 11, 2025 It’s always lights, camera, action for Virgil Tan, a recent high school graduate who’s making his mark in the filmmaking world. The scene begins on a mostly empty beach with two figures wading in the shallow water. A 3-year-old Virgil Tan is resting on the back of his mother, who smiles as the sun shines behind them.

3 weeks ago | midweek.com | Tasha Mero

on June 3, 2025 With its breathtaking scenery, ‘ono cuisine and unmatched aloha spirit, Hawai‘i is a one-of-a-kind destination. But what truly makes the island chain stand out is its melting pot of cultures. The Pan-Pacific Festival is a special event that highlights traditional cultural practices while fostering unity and friendships. While the festival was originally created to share the cultural activities from Japan, it has grown to include more cultures from across the Pacific Rim.

1 month ago | midweek.com | Allyson Pang

on May 7, 2025 Nurses from Hawai‘i Pacific Health are helping to build healthy communities. Nurses work every day to ensure patients receive the best health care possible. Everywhere they serve, from specialized clinics to emergency departments, nurses are key members of teams that help patients of all ages through some of the most difficult times of their lives.

1 month ago | midweek.com | Tasha Mero

on April 30, 2025 Healthcare Association of Hawai‘i is celebrating a major milestone this year. Since the inception of its Hawai‘i Healthcare Heroes program in 2014, the organization has recognized 51 deserving individuals as Healthcare Heroes. This year, another round of five health care professionals will be selected. The Hawai‘i Healthcare Heroes program highlights the importance of health care workers and strives to increase public recognition of their efforts.