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Kyla Smith

Honolulu
As seen in: HONOLULU Magazine, Hawaii Magazine, Solrad, Character Media
Covers:  Arts & Entertainment, Culture, Travel
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These Six Oʻahu Ube Treats Taste-and Look-Amazing

These Six Oʻahu Ube Treats Taste-and Look-Amazing

Hawaii Magazine — With its iconic purple hue and smooth taste, ube has found its way into the hearts-and bellies-of people across the Islands. Turning food purple is just one thing ube does. This starchy root vegetable, also known as purple yam, has seen a rise in popularity over the past few years.
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Comics as Connection: Kyla Smith Interviews Arantza Peña Popo

Comics as Connection: Kyla Smith Interviews Arantza Peña Popo

Solrad — Bursting with brilliant color and written with a sincere, honest voice, Arantza Peña Popo's comics are both visually and emotionally stunning. Recently, you may have seen her work in The New Yorker, Polyester Zine, or on the homepage of Google as the national winner of the 2019 Doodle for Google Contest.
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Experience Hawaiʻi's Most Haunted Tales Through Master Storyteller Lopaka Kapanui's Walking Ghost...

Experience Hawaiʻi's Most Haunted Tales Through Master Storyteller Lopaka Kapanui's Walking Ghost...

Hawai'i Magazine — For nearly 20 years, Lopaka Kapanui has shared the beauty and rich history of Hawai‘i through its diverse stories and legends.
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Imagining New Worlds: An Interview with Allissa Chan

Imagining New Worlds: An Interview with Allissa Chan

Solrad — Today, Kyla Smith chats with fellow cartoonist Allissa Chan about upcoming work and blurring the line between the real and fantastic parts of life.
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O'ahu Neighborhood Guide (Quarantine Edition): We May Be Social Distancing, But Kailua's Beaches ...

O'ahu Neighborhood Guide (Quarantine Edition): We May Be Social Distancing, But Kailua's Beaches ...

Honolulu Magazine — Now, because of COVID-19, the Windward Side neighborhood's streets are a little emptier, but the energy pulsing through Kailua town remains strong. During the summer, writers from our sister publication Hawai'i Magazine explored various neighborhoods across the state to experience the community under various COVID-19 restrictions.
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Webcomics and Whimsy: Kyla Smith Interviews Crystal "Scotty" Jayme

Webcomics and Whimsy: Kyla Smith Interviews Crystal "Scotty" Jayme

Solrad — Magic, mischief, and murder abound in Crystal "Scotty" Jayme's comics. Since entering the comics community in 2008, Scotty has made a name for herself-drawing hundreds of pages of comics, all teeming with her distinctive bold brushwork.
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10 of Our Favorite Hawaiʻi Snacks

10 of Our Favorite Hawaiʻi Snacks

Hawai'i Magazine — Crack seed, arare, and dozens of dried snacks line the shelves of shops across the Islands. Whether you're at Longs Drugs or the corner crack seed store, there are so many ʻono delicious treats to choose from. From sweet to savory, here are 10 of our favorite local snacks from Hawai'i for all occasions.
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What Kailua is Like Right Now

What Kailua is Like Right Now

Hawai'i Magazine — We may be social distancing, but Kailua’s beaches are still packed.
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Celebrate National Fortune Cookie Day with Hawai'i Candy

Celebrate National Fortune Cookie Day with Hawai'i Candy

Hawai'i Magazine — The Honolulu-based company has been serving up handmade fortune cookies and treats for three generations.
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Podcast Show Notes: Have Aloha Will Travel EP36

Podcast Show Notes: Have Aloha Will Travel EP36

Hawai'i Magazine — This week on the “Have Aloha Will Travel” podcast, Cat, Kevin and Kyla chat about what Waikīkī, Kailua and Haleʻiwa are like right now.
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The 5 Best Shave Ice Stores and Stands on O'ahu

The 5 Best Shave Ice Stores and Stands on O'ahu

Hawai'i Magazine — Our readers ranked where to find their favorite shave ice on Oʻahu in our 2020 Readers’ Choice Awards.
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The Best Places to See the Stars in Hawai'i

The Best Places to See the Stars in Hawai'i

Hawai'i Magazine — Hawai‘i has some of the best places in the world to see the stars. Here are our recommendations.
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Podcast Show Notes: Have Aloha Will Travel EP34

Podcast Show Notes: Have Aloha Will Travel EP34

Hawai'i Magazine — This week on the “Have Aloha Will Travel” podcast, Cat and Kevin answer your questions about Hawai‘i.
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Byodo-In Temple is a Hidden Gem Flanked by the Ko'olau Mountains

Byodo-In Temple is a Hidden Gem Flanked by the Ko'olau Mountains

Hawai'i Magazine — Leave bustling Honolulu and into a new world on the Oʻahu’s Windward Side at the Valley of the Temples.
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Local Artists and a Waikīkī Hotel Team Up to Spread Aloha

Local Artists and a Waikīkī Hotel Team Up to Spread Aloha

Hawai'i Magazine — Hawai‘i art collective 808Urban and the Waikīkī Beach Marriott Resort & Spa are share the love through art, one lei at a time.
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Podcast Show Notes: Have Aloha Will Travel EP33

Podcast Show Notes: Have Aloha Will Travel EP33

Hawai'i Magazine — On this week's episode of the "Have Aloha Will Travel" podcast, editors Cat and Kevin welcomed back Frolic Hawai'i's Associate Editor Kelli Shiroma to talk about their favorite local eats and what foods they've been enjoying during stay-at-home orders. This is Kelli's second time on the podcast, and you can listen to Kelli's podcast debut on Episode 14 here.
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'Hawai'i Artists for Racial Justice' Raise Money for Black Lives Matter Movement

'Hawai'i Artists for Racial Justice' Raise Money for Black Lives Matter Movement

Hawai'i Magazine — These 17 Hawai‘i artists are using their talents to spread awareness about human rights and racial justice.
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5 Best Waterfall Hikes on Maui

5 Best Waterfall Hikes on Maui

Hawai'i Magazine — See some of the most beautiful views on the Valley Isle from these trails, voted among the best in our 2020 Readers’ Choice Awards.
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The 5 Best Hikes for Beginners on Hawaiʻi Island

The 5 Best Hikes for Beginners on Hawaiʻi Island

Hawai'i Magazine — Soak in the beauty of the Big Isle from these trails, voted the best for novices in our 2020 Readers’ Choice Awards.
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6 Zines That Will Make You Proud To Be Asian American - Character Media

6 Zines That Will Make You Proud To Be Asian American - Character Media

Character Media — Looking for a way to unwind after finals or a day at work? It might be easy to dismiss zines as kitschy, but flipping through one is like reading a book and walking into an art exhibit at the same time.
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Q&A: How Illustrator Deborah Lee Turns Her Sadness Into Artistry And Joy - Character Media

Q&A: How Illustrator Deborah Lee Turns Her Sadness Into Artistry And Joy - Character Media

Character Media — Deborah Lee is a San Francisco Bay-based illustrator who toils in the tech world by day and works on her webcomics and debut graphic novel, "In Limbo," by night.
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API Women Get Empowered At IDENTITY LA 2019 - Character Media

API Women Get Empowered At IDENTITY LA 2019 - Character Media

Character Media — IDENTITY LA, held on Saturday, May 11, is an annual celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. This year's festivities brought together internationally renowned artists-TOKiMONSTA, MILCK, Sophia Black and activists to celebrate API women.
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7 API Super Moms From Film and Television That Have A Place In Our Hearts - Character Media

7 API Super Moms From Film and Television That Have A Place In Our Hearts - Character Media

Character Media — For Mother's Day, we're toasting our favorite API mothers and maternal figures on the small and silver screen. With mamas from the groundbreaking "Joy Luck Club" to the hilarious new series "PEN15," here's our rundown of awesome API mamas in film and television.
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Find A Spark Of Creative Inspiration This Summer With These 5 API YouTubers - Character Media

Find A Spark Of Creative Inspiration This Summer With These 5 API YouTubers - Character Media

Character Media — Summer-the season of relaxation and a much needed break from studying. And, plenty of time to take up a new hobby, watch a few movies or discover a new favorite celebrity. In the age of YouTube, you can do all of the above and much more in one convenient place.
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