Don Faumuina In the Arena: Leadership, Service & Life Behind the Badge

Our Fall 2026 issue is all about service—and the people who keep showing up. On the cover, HPD officer and SHOPO President Don Faumuina shares his journey from Kalihi public housing to leadership, the lessons he’s learned along the way, and the role pickleball plays in helping him reset. Inside, you’ll also find a breakdown of the upcoming City Showdown™, local players making a difference, health and performance advice, gear picks and plenty more from Hawaiʻi’s pickleball community.