Introducing the 2025 AAJA Hawai’i chapter board

The results are in from our chapter elections! The following individuals will serve on our 2025 board: Chapter president: Rick Quan Vice chapter president: Jill Kuramoto Treasurer: Megan Tagami National Advisory Board Representative: Wes Nakama Board Member and Webmaster: Diane Lee Board Member: Joe Guinto Board Member: Cassie Ordonio Board Member: Blaze Lovell Board Member: … Read more

Attend an AAJA Hawai‘i professional development seminar

In partnership with SPJ and PRSA Hawai‘i, AAJA invites local journalists to learn more about covering pedestrian safety and national trends from author Angie Schmitt. Schmitt, author of Right of Way: Race, Class and the Silent Crisis of Pedestrian Deaths in America, will share how traffic crashes are part of a larger public health crisis … Read more

A hui hou, Rick Quan!

  After years as a newsman, KITV4 anchor Rick Quan is leaving the broadcast news business to focus on making documentaries about Asian Americans. Click the video below.  

AAJA Hawai‘i T-shirts are now available

Our chapter is selling T-shirts! The shirts range from small to extra large. They come in a dark heather gray with a green AAJA Hawaii logo. It costs $30 for non-AAJA members and $25 for AAJA members. Proceeds support the Hawai‘i chapter. To order, please scan the QR code or go to this form. Mahalo … Read more

Honolulu Star-Advertiser is seeking a layout journalist

The Honolulu Star-Advertiser’s production desk is looking for a skilled layout journalist with an eye for detail and the ability to produce informative page designs for all sections of the newspaper — from features to news. Proficiency in InDesign is required, as well as experience in copy editing and headline writing. Working knowledge of Photoshop … Read more