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Photo: IG @TrashCleanupsHawaii On the winding roads of Tantalus, where forest meets city and rainfall carries everything downhill, Cobalt Zucker shows up with little more than gloves, a trash bag, and a camera. No crew. No fanfare. Just the quiet belief that if you see a problem, you can do something about it. Cobalt began documenting his clean-ups through Trash Cleanups Hawaii, posting short videos as he picked up bottles, plastic, and abandoned debris along roadside pull-ou

If the Aloha Vintage Base Ball Association (AVBBA) looks seamless on game day — from the period uniforms to the welcoming atmosphere at Cartwright Field — it’s because of dedicated behind-the-scenes leaders like Fai Visuthicho and Kelvin Faller, two community-builders whose commitment is quietly powering Hawaiʻi’s vintage base ball renaissance. Fai Visuthicho: The Organizer Who Keeps History in Motion As AVBBA’s treasurer — and, unofficially, its logistics engine — Fai is the

Early November brought throwback magic to Alexander Cartwright Field in Makiki as the Aloha Vintage Base Ball Association kicked off its revival of 1880s era base ball. Founded by Waikīkī artist Matías Solario, the group brings historic rules, gear, and spirit back to life on the same grounds where the game first took root in Hawaiʻi. Part community gathering, part living history, the event celebrated local identity, storytelling, and Hawaiʻi’s deep baseball legacy.

Makiki residents fought back against illegal street racing, proving community voices can drive change, improve safety, and restore peace of mind.