Talk Story with an Advertiser: Beverly Crudele, Clark Realty Corp.
Beverly Crudele was raised on Hawai‘i Island with family roots from the Hāmākua coast, Hilo, and upper Puna. She has been in real estate related services in East Hawai‘i for 24 years, starting in 1994 as a part-time executive assistant for…
Sea Love with Don Elwing
By Britni Schock Driving up mauka (mountain-side) of the Ocean View community, you see an endless sky, a terrain of ‘ōhi‘a lehua trees, and lava rock. After a few miles you arrive at the home of Don Elwing (Uncle D),…
Ka Puana – Proverb 2388
Island Treasures: I Love Kigelia® Natural Skin and Hair Care Products
Why do people love I Love Kigelia® Healing and Firming Serum? Because it works, it’s natural, it’s safe on all types of skin, and for all ages. It also has many medical studies proving its efficacy—just “google it” for yourself.…
Epic Origami: Folds and Creases for Awareness
By Ma‘ata Tukuafu In the origami world, there are two types of people: those who follow instructions, and those who create the instructions. Julien Lozi, an astronomer at Subaru Telescope in Hilo, explains how he is considered a “folder” of…
Talk Story with an Advertiser: A.S.K. About Travel and Wild Walkabout Travels
Betty OBrien has been helping people travel since March 1996! Betty earned her travel certificate from Eastern Connecticut State University in 1996, and her CTA certification from the Travel Institute in 1998. She moved to Kailua-Kona in March 1999 and…
Mahalo, Hawai‘i Sail
The Mahalo, Hawai‘i Sail continued in November and December, 2017 to thank Hawai‘i’s people, bringing Hōkūle‘a and Hikianalia home to all of Hawai‘i. They shared lessons learned from the Mālama Honua Worldwide Voyage, and deepen the organization’s connection and understanding…
Mālama Mokupuni: Caring for Our Island Environment
Coral Reefs Are Dying: Climate Change and Sunscreen Pollution By Rachel Laderman Hānau ka ‘Uku-ko‘ako‘a, hānau kana, he ‘Ako‘ako‘a, puka Born was the coral polyp, born was the coral, came forth In the Kumulipo, the Hawaiian creation chant, ko‘a (the…
Maunakea: A Mountain of Unmatched Amazement
By Britni Schock One of the most captivating mountains in the world is located in the Pacific Ocean on Hawai‘i Island. This dormant volcano, called Maunakea, is the tallest mountain on Earth, with its start about 23,000 feet below sea…
Art is Life-Life is Art: Donkey Mill Art Center
Donkey Mill Art Center is the home of Holualoa Foundation for Arts and Culture, a 501(c)3 nonprofit art education organization. Its mission is to provide a stimulating environment that helps individuals discover, develop and expand their artistic abilities. In 2016…
Celebrating a Long Time Advertiser: Aloha Kona Kids, LLC
Aloha Kona Kids (AKK) is Hawai‘i Island’s premiere baby equipment rental company. Started in 2006 as a retail baby gear store, then staying flexible through the changes in the economy over the years, it eventually evolved into a full-service rental…
Featured Artists: Peter Jefferson & Bill Doar
Featured Cover Artist: Peter Jefferson Our January-February cover artist, Peter Jefferson says, “Winter months on Hawai‘i Island are truly special. Year after year, it is amazing looking mauka and seeing the snow sitting atop Maunakea, then looking makai, watching the whales breaching…
Talk Story with an Advertiser: Papa’aloa Country Store & Cafe
A very special building in the small town of Pāpa‘aloa has been restored to its original, yet much improved, charm. The store that had previously inhabited this space next to the local post office was an institution, the heart of…
Island Treasures: Tiffany’s Art Agency
For 11 years, Tiffany DeEtte Shafto has been working closely with locally established and emerging artists who are passionate and focused on their mastery. Tiffany says, “It has shifted how I see the world. Through their eyes and processes, my…
Ka Puana – Proverb 932
Mahalo, Hawai‘i Sail
After the homecoming ceremonies at Magic Island in June, 2017, Hōkūle‘a was put into dry dock for needed maintenance and repairs. Her first sail after returning to the water was to Honolua Bay, Maui. Hōkūle‘a and her crew arrived there…
Talk Story with an Advertiser: Polynesian Development, Inc.
Polynesian Development, Inc. (PDI) is a full service architectural design and general contracting company that specializes in cutting edge residential and commercial projects. They often work with challenging building sites such as cliffside and ocean front properties and are uniquely…
Meet Hawai‘i’s Dr. Doolittle, Paul Breese
By Ma‘ata Tukuafu When Paul Breese and Jean DeMercer-Breese began co-authoring their book about the history of the Honolulu Zoo, they had no idea it would take ten years to complete. Paul Breese served as director of the zoo from…
Celebrating a Long Time Advertiser: Simple Elegance Gems
“Talking story” is the best part of almost any interaction on this island. Wendy Greenfiled, owner of Simple Elegance Gems, says it’s also one of the joys of having a shop at Ali‘i Gardens Marketplace. The marketplace and its shopkkeepers…
Talk Story with an Advertiser: Fire Ants Hawaii
Little Fire Ants are the biggest threat our island has ever encountered. The LFA are attacking all of the native species of insects. They are harming our native birds at an alarming rate, even the honu (sea turtle) can’t escape…
In Memorium: Alfreida Kimura Fujita
Alfreida Kimura Fujita, who passed away on July 16, 2017, was a passionate advocate for Kailua-Kona’s rich history, including the Kona Coffee Living History Farm. Alfreida grew up along the Kona Coffee Belt in Hōlualoa, where she lived surrounded by…
Featured Artists: Roz Marshall, Colin Anderson, and Robert Andia
Featured Cover Artist: Roz Marshall Roz Marshall is a Welsh born Canadian artist who has lived mauka (uphill) from Kealakekua Bay for nearly twenty years in a house she designed and built with her husband, Bob Florent. Roz grew up…
Island Treasures: Standard Bakery Inc.
Standard Bakery is known for baked goods that are made from scratch, using the best ingredients and baked fresh daily. Lloyd Fujino, owner of Standard Bakery, believes the bakery was first started in the early 1930’s by his grandparents, Masayuki…
Celebrating a Long Time Advertiser: Indich Collection Hawaiian Rugs®
Hawa‘i’s largest rug importer, Indich Collection, is the exclusive designer and manufacturer of Hawaiian Rugs®. Indich operates five showrooms across the Islands and has been serving Hawai‘i for more than 38 years. The Company has enjoyed great success since opening…
Talk Story with an Advertiser: Kamuela Inn
The Kamuela Inn is a charming 30-room boutique hotel. It is centrally located in Waimea, set back from Kawaihae Road, in a relaxing and peaceful location. The new owners, Tim Bostock and Melanie Holt purchased the property two years ago…
Featured Artists: Kathleen T. Carr and Diane Tunnell
Cover Artist: Kathleen T. Carr Kathleen T. Carr is a professional and fine art photographer, teacher, author, and a former Polaroid Creative Uses Consultant. She received a BFA (cum laude) in Photography from Ohio University in 1970, and then studied…
Jackie Pualani Johnson: She Really Is Something!
By Britni Schock Growing up, Jackie Pualani Johnson was drawn to drama from a young age. Born and raised in Hilo, Jackie started her journey in theater during high school. After nearly 40 years of working with the UH Hilo…
Talk Story with an Advertiser: Kohala Village HUB
Have you ever wondered about all the different things happening on the grounds of the Kohala Village HUB? The HUB is a tri-business project, consisting of the Kohala Village Inn, the Kohala Village HUB PUB, and Feed Hawai‘i, a community…
Island Treasures: Barbara Hanson Polymer Clay Artwork and Jewelry
Barbara Hanson creates art and jewelry made from intricately layered colors of polymer clay rolled into a tube, where a slice reveals a picture. Barbara describes it as being “like a complicated sushi roll.” Barbara came across Fimo® polymer clay…
Ka Puana – Proverb 1166
