In 2017, KoAloha, a renowned ukulele brand, made a significant move from Kapalama to Kakaako, marking a new chapter in its 30-year journey. Owner Alan Okami shed light on the reasons behind the ...

Select an option below to continue reading this premium story. Already a Honolulu Star-Advertiser subscriber? Log in now to continue reading. Alan said KoAloha’s formal anniversary month likely is ...

YouTube sensation Nix, pictured with KoAloha Ukulele Senior Vice President Paul Okami, is one of the new faces of the brand. Of Nix, Paul Okami said, “We discovered her via YouTube and thought she ...

All contestants took home a commemorative T-shirt designed by Chais Pascua of Baldwin High School, plus gifts from Local Motion and Maui Jim. The second- and third-place winners took home prizes like ...