Talk Story with an Advertiser: Law Office of Lee Mattingly
Lee Mattingly first came to know Hawai‘i Island when she was paddling for Lanikai and participated in the Queen Lili‘uokalani race. She has been licensed to practice law in the State of Hawai‘i for the past 15 years and moved…
Celebrating a Long Time Advertiser: Mountain Gold Jewelers
Mountain Gold Jewelers is a well-known specialty retailer exemplifying the best of hand-crafted, artisan gold jewelry on Hawai‘i Island. Founded July 1977 in Lāhainā, Maui, Mountain Gold Jewelers has a long history offering fine jewelry and related services that are…
Worldwide Voyage: Private Sacred Ceremony between Two Ancient Cultures
Hōkūle‘a captain, pwo (master) navigator, and Hawai‘i Island resident Kālepa Baybayan of the Polynesian Voyaging Society led his crew ashore on Piscataway lands on May 14, 2016. The delegation from Hawai‘i followed Hawaiian cultural protocol to ask permission of the…
Talk Story with an Advertiser: The UPS Store of Kamuela
The UPS Store of Kamuela is locally owned and operated by Kari Waldhaus. Kari was raised in Hilo, spent many years on O‘ahu and returned back to Hawai‘i Island in 2010. Kari’s goal is that The UPS Store of Kamuela…
Celebrating a Long Time Advertiser: Harbor Gallery
Gunner and Elli Mench have owned Harbor Gallery in Kawaihae since 2004 when they purchased it from the previous owners. Peter and Lynne Tucker acquired the gallery from the original owner Dee Chapon who opened the gallery as Kohala Kollection…
Ka Puana: Honokaa Town
Aerial Photograph of Honokaa, 1953 The first systematic aerial photography of the Hawaiian Islands was undertaken by the military for defense purposes in the 1930s. Introduction of crop dusting of fertilizer and other substances by the Honokaa Sugar Company allowed…
Worldwide Voyage: Hōkūle‘a 2016 Tour of US East Coast
Since departing Hawaiian waters in May 2014, Hōkūle‘a has sailed more than 21,500 nautical miles and made stops in 12 countries and 55 ports, weaving a “Lei of Hope” around the world. Along the way, more than 160 volunteer crewmembers…
Featured Cover Artist: Mary Koski
Artist Mary Koski was one of Hawai‘i’s premier painters portraying Hawai‘i and its beautiful people with grace and affection. Her portraits were widely sought after and her tender paintings of children have won her a place in the heart’s of…
Talk Story with an Advertiser: Keauhou Shopping Center
Keauhou Shopping Center, “Kona’s Legendary Gathering Place,” has a great selection of merchants and incredible Hawaiian Culture events that honor the rich Hawaiian historical heritage of the area. General Manager Kristin Kamakau says, “We are able to ensure events are…
Abandoned in Search of Rainbows
January 25, 1954, in upstate New York was another gloomy arid frigid winter day. In downtown Rochester, piles of icy snow, filthy from automobile exhaust, road salt, and sand, lined the sidewalks. As Mrs. Slora, owner of Saeger’s Grill, the…
Island Treasures: Hawaiian Crown Plantation & Chocolate Factory
Grown and manufactured on Hawai‘i Island, Hawaiian Crown Plantation & Chocolate Factory makes every effort to produce entirely local products. Owner Tom Menezes has been in farming for close to 40 years. Tom has a degree in tropical agriculture from…
Ka Puana: Hawai‘i Tsunamis
April 1, 1946 A Lucky Switch. Roy Wilson was a brakeman working on the train on April 1. The coach was transporting students, farmers, and goods from Puna to Hilo. Not his normal route, Roy had argued with his dispatcher…
Mālama Honua 2016 West Hawai‘i Events with the Hikianalia
Sunday, February 28, afternoon Community welcomes Hikianalia (weather permitting) Location: Kohala Waho, Kawaihae Join the host ‘ohana in welcoming the canoe. Potluck for community participants and wa‘a ‘ohana—bring something to share. Wednesday, March 2, 5:30–8pm Music and stories from the…
Loyal to the Land: The Legendary Parker Ranch, 750-1950
Waimea Foothills and Adjacent Plateaus: Post-Discovery In Exalted Sits the Chief, Ross Cordy maintains that early recorded post-discovery history describes the plateau of Waimea as being forested with ‘ōhi‘a lehua (Metrosideros collina). ‘Ala ‘Ōhi‘a (fragrance of ‘ōhi‘a) was the euphonious…
Worldwide Voyage: Hawaiian Star Compass
An ingenious tool introduced to Hawaiians by Pwo Navigator Mau Piailug of Micronesia, the star compass is a mental construct that allows navigators to read the starline, wave direction, and bird flight paths. Learning Objectives Key Concepts To share how…
Talk Story with an Advertiser: ‘Ano‘Ano Care Home
Opening their doors in January 2013, ‘Ano‘ano Care Home has provided a unique approach to long-term care in Hawai‘i. With an innovative, holistic style where true integration of western and natural remedies combine with lifestyle changes, ‘Ano‘ano Care Home has…
The Wisdom Project: A Call for Spiritual Conversation
The Wisdom Project is the product of discussions held on a continuing basis since 2006 about topics at the heart of the human condition. Participants in the discussions came from all walks of life. Topics include meaning, the self, the…
Talk Story with an Advertiser: Hawaiian Healing Yoga
Many island residents may not be aware that tucked away in the rolling hills of Pu‘uanahulu is Hawaiian Healing Yoga, a little gem of a yoga studio. The studio specializes in healing; Yoga Therapy, Day-Retreats, Yoga Teacher Trainings, and more.…
Hōkūle‘a has Departed on the Most Challenging Leg to Date: South Africa
The crew of the Hōkūle‘a set sail for South Africa, the most ambitious leg of the Mālama Honua Worldwide Voyage yet. This leg of the voyage—navigating the unpredictable and sometimes dangerous Indian Ocean—is a historic first for the Polynesian Voyaging…
ArtWavEs: Nourishes the Children
Imagine a world where care and understanding go hand-in-hand with dignity, respect, creativity, and longevity. Imagine a world which offers education for the body, brain and the deep soul. The founders of Feed the Children Kona imagined such things, and…
Talk Story with an Advertiser: Kona Commons
Kona Commons is located just makai (ocean side) of Queen Ka‘ahumanu Highway on Makala Boulevard in Kailua-Kona. It offers a mix of locally owned and national retailers, including Hawaiian Island Creations, Jeans Warehouse, Ultimate Burger, Target, Ross, Petco, Sports Authority,…
Island Treasures: Hamakua Canvas—Honomū
Laurie Lloyd’s story begins on Kodiak Island, Alaska—the other Big Island. Her 25 year background in commercial fishing and owning a sailing charter business for a decade taught her many skills, including net building and sail repair. In 2008, her…
Island Treasures: The Captain’s Paw Pantry
Sabine-Maeva Andresen’s business started in the fall of 2008 when her friend asked if she would bake a few dog treats for a no-kill sanctuary benefit event on Hawai‘i Island. Her husband, Torsten, had established a reputation as a hobby…
No Mākou Ka Mana: Liberating the Nation
Page 3 Recognizing the complex identity of ali‘i such as Lili‘uokalani is an important part of this study; however, the examples of how the ali‘i exercised their agency are perhaps of greater significance for contemporary ‘Oiwi (Native Hawaiian)5 and other…
Worldwide Voyage: Celebrating 40 Years of the Hōkūle‘a
In 1976 the Hōkūle‘a weighed 26 tons. After being refurbished for three years before the WWV began, it now weighs 12 tons. The first trip in 1976 took 34 days. In 2014, the first leg of the WWV, from Hilo…
Featured Cover Artist: Bonnie Sol
Bird song and the soft scent of passion flower greet the senses from Bonnie Sol Hahn’s home studio, which overlooks a backyard lush with flowers and fruit. From this perch, Bonnie Sol creates oil paintings that capture Hawai‘i’s natural beauty.…
Maui Filmmakers Bring Enlightenment to the Silver Screen
Tom Vendetti and Robert Stone raise awareness of the sacred in everyday life. By Cindy Schumacher Mutual respect and high regard for each other is the foundation of the long-term working partnership between independent Maui filmmakers Dr. Tom Vendetti and…
Eō e Hōkūle‘a
Pa mai ka makani Pu‘ulena Hiki mai ka la ha‘aheo A hiki pu me nā A‘a Ea nā me‘e o ke kai Nā me‘e kaulana o ka Pākīpika Ua ho‘i mai E lohe kākou ka nuhou Ua ho‘i mai nā…
Island Treasures: Cliff Johns Gallery—Kealakekua
Aurora King, owner of Cliff Johns Gallery in Mango Court, Kealakekua, glows with pride when she describes the artists who have their work on display. “The thing to understand about these wood artists is their long and varied histories. These…
Island Treasures: Susun Gallery — Kailua-Kona
Susun Gallery is an acrylic painter, hula dancer, lover of the ocean, and all things Hawaiian. She opened Susun Gallery Artschool in Santa Cruz, California in 1987, after a career as a sign painter in the San Jose area, and…
