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Principal Okamura opening the assembly with a welcome message encouraging students to really show Tiger Pride this school year. Photo by Kena Anien (c/o '27)
Welcome Back Assembly
Rose Ganotisi, Alyx Castillo, and Olivia Schultz • September 1, 2026
Shunya Ku'ulei Arakaki's master bathroom ceiling cakes in due to storm, revealing mold and gunk. Photo by: Shunya Ku'ulei Arakaki
Storm Floods O’ahu, Affects Communities
Keilana Yandall • May 26, 2026
Water fountain filtration indicating maintainance is required, followed by a red blinking light to show poor water quality. Photo by Poli’ahu Cootey-Garcia
McKinley Running Dry
Poli'ahu Cootey-Garcia, Reporter • May 21, 2026
Recent Graduate Offers Guidance on College Applications
Senior Council Reflects on Fun Yet Stressful Year
Phone Ban Takes Effect Next Year
Review: ʻThe Crossover” graphic novel adaptation
Review: ‘Gachiakuta’ – It Is Absolute Trash
Athletes Note Pros and Cons of Social Media
Beyond the Court: Lessons from the Girls’ Basketball Team’s Kona Trip
Tigers Rep the Black and Gold
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2026 NSPA Writer of the Year Portfolio 
2026 NSPA Writer of the Year Portfolio 
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