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The student-run newspaper of McKinley High School

The Pinion

The student-run newspaper of McKinley High School

The Pinion

The senior class joins hands as they sing Black and Gold.
Photo by Keilana Yandall
Aloha Assembly 2026 Photo Essay
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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
The Difficulties: Student struggles
Ellie Gonzaga May 10, 2026
2026 NSPA Writer of the Year Portfolio 
2026 NSPA Writer of the Year Portfolio 
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