Talk Story with an Advertiser: Ocean Sports
Ocean Sports has been providing exceptional ocean adventures to residents and visitors of Hawai‘i Island since 1981, when Waikoloa Beach Resort was first being developed. They currently operate two legendary sailing catamarans, Seasmoke and Manu Iwa; a well-appointed power catamaran,…
Mālama Mokupuni—Caring for Our Island Environment: Helping the Hawaiian Hawksbill Sea Turtle Using Photo-ID
By Cheryl King Have you ever seen a Hawaiian hawksbill sea turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata), known as honu‘ea or ‘ea? If so, you’re lucky, since they are a rare sight compared to the green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas), or honu. Hawaiian…
Celebrating a Long Time Advertiser: Basically Books & Petroglyph Press
David and Christine Reed have made their mutual love of books into a lifestyle. David’s mom, Frances, was the children’s librarian at Hilo Library from 1958–1968. His dad, Stephen, started Petroglyph Press publishing company in 1962, before the couple opened…
Kea‘au, A Point in Time
Compiled by Peter T. Young and Barbara Garcia ‘Ōla‘a or Kea‘au? What happened to ‘Ōla‘a? That seems to be the question for some, because in the district of Puna, what once was called ‘Ōla‘a is now called Kea‘au. Forests once…
Talk Story with an Advertiser: Team Nakanishi
Hawai‘i Life Real Estate’s Team Nakanishi boasts a family of team members— some related, and some adopted—all who have come together for the greater good. Denise Nakanishi became a Realtor® nearly 30 years ago, in 1990. Her eldest daughter Mealoha…
Featured Artists: Melissa Michelle Chimera & Georgia Michalicek
Featured Cover Artist: Melissa Michelle Chimera Melissa Michelle Chimera is a Honolulu native of Filipino and Lebanese ancestry, who moved to Honoka‘a almost a year ago with her husband and son. Melissa studied natural resources management at University of Hawai‘i…
Preserving Natural Resources by Protecting Native Forests
By Sara Stover When Maunaloa erupted in 1926, it was impossible to stop the lava from destroying much of the forest found within what is the modern-day Kona Hema Preserve. Stopping bulldozers and building plans from taking their toll on…
Ka Puana: Proverb 405—Hahai no ka ua i ka ululā‘au
Keeping up With Kapa: Jani K. Puakea Fisher
By Ma‘ata Tukuafu Pre-contact Hawaiian kapa was some of the most exquisitely made barkcloth in the entire world. After contact, cotton muslin and other fabrics were introduced to the Hawaiian Islands by settlers, and the intricate art of kapa making…
Talk Story with an Advertiser: Kilauea Lodge & Restaurant
The historic Kilauea Lodge and Restaurant is a rainforest retreat in beautiful Volcano Village, Hawai‘i. This TripAdvisor Hall of Fame-winning lodge features 16 unique accommodations, including four off-site cottages. Amenities include tropical gardens, an on-site restaurant, and a resort hot…
A Lifetime in the Trees: The Vision of Skye Peterson, Treehouse Aficionado
By Lara Hughes Skye Peterson moved to Honolulu on O‘ahu in 1980. He was a young pilot flying small planes, and he didn’t really like the work or life in the city, so he moved to the countryside of Lanikai…
Malama Mokupuni—Caring for Our Island Environment: Invasive or Essential? A Rare Moth Depends on a Roadside Weed
By Rachel Laderman A tiny shining orb on the underside of a leaf—is it the egg of an endangered, endemic moth? A team of volunteers systematically turns over every leaf on tree tobacco shrubs along a transect near Pu‘uwa‘awa‘a Forest…
Island Treasures: One Gallery
The inspiration behind One Gallery was to provide a place for Hawai‘i Island artists to come create, display, sell, and very importantly be supported and inspired by the other local artists. Several times a week guests come and meet the…
Celebrating a Long Time Advertiser: Akamai Art Supply
Akamai Art Supply’s customers come from all walks of life: professional artists, hobbyists, beginners, schoolteachers, children, tattoo artists, lure makers, sign painters, and people who want to change the color of their sofa or dye their jeans. Everyone is welcome…
Creative Filmmaking on Hawai’i Island
By Ma’ata Tukuafu Beautiful and diverse Hawai‘i Island, with its verdant rainforests, black sand beaches, and seasonally white-capped mountains, has been showcased in many films made over the years. From 1918’s The Hidden Pearls to the most current film productions,…
Letting the Bees Be: A Simple, Sustainable Approach to Bee Farming
By Sara Stover Can bees smell fear, or is this a myth? The Bee Boys are the ones to ask, with their noses inches away from hundreds of wild honeybees on a daily basis. The Bee Boys are Kevin O’Connor…
Talk Story with an Advertiser: Ironwood Picture Framing, LLC
Gregg and Sue Sorbets are 25-year residents of Hawa‘i Island and have a passion for its art, native flora and fauna, unique culture, and its people. For the past three years, theyʻve owned and operated Ironwood Picture Framing to help…
Featured Artists: Joalene Young & Louie Perry III
Featured Cover Artist: Joalene Young Joalene Young grew up surrounded by beauty in the art colony at Laguna Beach, California, where she lived until the age of 44. In school, she majored in English and minored in art. She married…
Talk Story with an Advertiser: TR’s Property Shop LLC
TR Odeh comes from a family of success stories. His mom was running a thriving steakhouse when he was born and she took him to work with her immediately after, and his dad owned a trucking company that delivered jeans…
Mālama Mokupuni—Caring for Our Island Environment: Saving ‘Oha Wai—How a Rare Hawaiian Plant Has Been Given Life
By Rachel Laderman “When we think something is gone and we find it again—there aren’t adequate words to describe it,” says Rob Robichaux, University of Arizona professor and rare plant recovery collaborator. “It’s beyond thrilling.” In about 1999, the last…
Russell Ruderman: A Lifetime of Adventure and Purpose
By Lara Hughes Many of us know Russell Ruderman as a Hawai‘i State Senator and owner of the local Island Naturals stores. What many of us may not know is Russell’s background, and how he arrived on Hawai‘i Island. Starting…
Island Treasures: Mountain Gold Jewelers
Often called “the best little jewelry store on the Kohala Coast,” Mountain Gold Jewelers is a different kind of jewelry store and design studio. Moses Thrasher, founder of Mountain Gold Jewelers, has a long history of offering original fine jewelry…
Talk Story with an Advertiser: Kimberly A. K. Parks
Kimberly A. K. Parks provides real estate services with aloha, everywhere on Hawai‘i Island. Kim originally started in escrow. She shared with us, “I enjoyed this field of the work—it intrigued me, and after nine years in escrow services, I…
Ka Puana: Proverb 651—He kāhiko ho‘okahakaha no ia kula
Celebrating a Long Time Advertiser: Keauhou Shopping Center
Keauhou Shopping Center, known as “Kona’s legendary gathering place,” is the centerpiece of the Keauhou Resort. A modern getaway surrounded by rich Hawaiian history, this legendary retail destination in Kailua-Kona offers shopping, dining, services, and entertainment for all. The eclectic…
Ka Puana: Proverb 1870—Ku‘ia ka hele a ka na‘au ha‘aha‘a.
Mālama Mokupuni—Caring for Our Island Environment: A Plastic-y Solution in Compost
By Julia Meurice Ever heard of bioplastics? Though derived from corn or sugar and labeled “commercially compostable,” they are not accepted at composting facilities on Hawai‘i Island. Sadly, many of these products end up in landfills. Over the past year…
Featured Artists: Kirk Shorte & Kristi Kranz
Featured Cover Artist: Kirk Shorte Kirk Shorte is an avid professional photographer who captures the unique beauty and life of Hawai‘i Island in his images. A resident of Kailua-Kona since 2004, Kirk grew up in Belmar, New Jersey where, at…
Talk Story with an Advertiser: Reiki Healing Arts
Reiki (pronounced ray-key) is a natural healing technique that works to bring about harmony and balance in a physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual way. Reiki comes from two Japanese words: rei, meaning universal, and ki, meaning life force energy. Universal…
Charlene Asato is All About Paper
By Lynne Farr Paper is only paper until it’s in the hands of Charlene Asato—then it’s art—or it will be. Charlene is going to cut, fold, emboss, dye, draw, twist, collage, letter, shred, sew, paint, pierce, pleat, print, paste, and…
