Cassie Ordonio

One moment stands out in Raymond Kaleo Benz’s 40-year career as a soccer referee: getting charged from behind during a 2003 high school quarterfinal match between Pearl City and Baldwin. “Because of one call, they didn’t like it, and that’s where I got pu... See more

Over the weekend, President Donald Trump launched a U.S. strike on Venezuela and captured President Nicolás Maduro. Maduro has been accused of undermining democracy and violating human rights since he became president of Venezuela in 2013. Nearly 8 millio... See more

Jason Victorino grew up when beauty industry standards were focused on straight, glossy hair. It took the Native Hawaiian hairstylist many years to love his ringlet curls, which now have a purple hue. When he was younger, he would cut it short, then spike... See more

Jack Kaauwai Jr. hadn't heard a single firework this year until this past Saturday. It’s rare to hear any fireworks in the Āliamanu neighborhood after the devastating New Year’s explosion that killed six people, including a 3-year-old, and injured more th... See more

Kamehameha Schools will offer free tuition to its preschool and K-12 students starting next fall, according to a Tuesday message from the schools’ Board of Trustees and CEO Jack Wong. The announcement comes amid a legal challenge to the schools’ admission... See more