Da bes’, once upon a time
To me, da Bes’ of Maui—den an’ now an’ always—is da people. And da people make Maui . . . da Bes’!
Obama Five-Oh!
Maui celebrity Tita says if the birthers had only gone to Obama's baby luau, there wouldn't be such a fuss about the president's birth certificate.
Music to da Ears
Guys from da oddah islands, dey t’ink we braggin’ when we say, “Maui no ka ‘oi,” but we not. We jus’ tellin’ da truth about da place we love, an’ we ra-minding ourselfs about our kuleana.
Dis Bon Connected to da Mem’ry Bone
Tita talks about Maui's Obon dances, and visiting with the spirit of her Okinawan grandfather.
Tita Would Go
Pidgin-speaking Tita answers the question: Where does someone from Hawaii go on vacation? She shares all about getting off the rock and exploring.
Da Odda May Days
For Maui born Tita, Kathy Collins, this month brings three reasons to celebrate here in Hawaii, including May Day, Mothers Day and Boys Day.
Tita Fashionistah
Our local authority shares her fashion advice on what the well-dressed tita wears—and why.
One . . . Two . . . Tree . ....
Tita recalls her childhood Christmas decorations and how long it usually takes to take down the tree every year.
Tanks, Eh?
The Pidgin speaking alter ego of Kathy Collins, Tita, shares her favorite Thanksgiving story inspired by a famous brothers Grimm fairy tale.
Da Perfeck Food
Tita talks about her love of poi and the annual East Maui Taro Festival happening in Hana.
Eh, Show Respeck!
This popular legend set in the forests of Kauai shares the story of Hawaiian fire goddess Pele and her sacred ohelo berries.
Da Long an’ Da Short
Inspired by her new short haircut, Tita shares Hawaiian, Filipino, Japanese and Chinese beliefs, customs and superstitions about haircuts.
Maddahs an’ Suns
Reflecting on Mother's Day, Tita shares a story about Hawaiian demigod Maui and his mother, goddess Hina.
Da Lei of da Land
Tita tells it like it is: May Day is Lei Day in Hawai‘i; Garlands of flowers everywhere. . . .
New Stories
Saving Hawaiʻi’s Honu
Help create a future where Hawaiian green sea turtles are able to live unencumbered by human impact.