A Historic Family Business and Building: How the Koehnen’s Family Roots Correspond with a Historic Hilo Building
By Megan Moseley On the bustling street of downtown Hilo’s bayfront, visitors and residents alike often stroll by a bright green building that hugs the corner of Kamehameha Avenue and Waiānuenue Street. To residents, it’s called the “old Koehnen…
A Hidden Gem: Historic Honomū—Local Businesses Join Forces to Mix the Old with the New
By Megan Moseley As locals and visitors alike stroll through the town of Honomū on their way to Akaka Falls, the remnants of yesteryear cannot be overlooked. Visiting Honomū, Hawaiian for “silent bay,” is like stepping into another time and…
The Evolution of Kumu Auli‘i Mitchell: Dancing from Hawai‘i to Aotearoa for the Love of Hula
By Megan Moseley Kumu Auli‘i Mitchell’s life story is one of song, dance, ‘ohana, and aloha. His practice has taken him around the world and he has touched many lives. “I was birthed in the sands of Kakuhihewa, the island…
Talk Story with an Advertiser: Mana Cards
Catherine Becker, owner of Mana Cards: The Power of Hawaiian Wisdom, says it was with a deep respect for Hawai‘i’s culture that these Hawaiian-like tarot cards were born. Whether it was the surf at Honoli‘i or the sacredness of Mauna…
Featured Cover Photographer: Andrew Richard Hara
Local photographer Andrew Hara aims to embody the essence of his subjects in each and every picture. Whether he is capturing the spirit of the island, from the magnetism of the volcano to the serenity of the Pacific, or highlighting…
Island Treasures: Holualoa Gallery
Spreading blessings is just one of the many lovely aspects of Matthew and Mary Lovein’s Holualoa Gallery. The business was established January 1990 and offers a range of fine art created by the Loveins and a select group of other…
Island Treasures: Ho‘oulu Farmers Market and Artisans Fair
For the past six years the Ho‘oulu Community Farmers Market and Artisans Fair (Gallery on the Green) has been serving the Hawai‘i Island community with the freshest produce all while supporting local farmers. Located at the Sheraton Kona Resort at…
Talk Story with an Advertiser: Hawai‘i Island Adult Care
One of the most challenging life choices almost every person will have to face is the decision of elder care for a loved one. When our kūpuna reach a point where they may no longer be capable of taking care…
The Historic Hilo Kaikodo Building: A Building in Transition
By Megan Moseley On the corner of Keawe and Waianuenue Streets in downtown Hilo stands the historic Hilo Masonic Lodge Hall built in 1908, currently known as the Kaikodo Building. From the outside, the structure may catch your eye for…
Island Treasures: Kailua Candy Company
The Kailua Candy Company has been in business since 1977. This hometown staple is a favorite for those with a sweet tooth, kama‘āina (locals) and malihini (visitors) to Hawai‘i alike. Their candy has been described as “delicious,” their establishment has…
Island Treasures: Kohala Grown Market & Farm Tours
In the beautiful and stunning North Kohala area resides the Kohala Grown Market & Farm Tours. Owner Leo Woods says through the tours visitors and locals alike get to experience fruits they’ve never had before, see the beautiful coastline along…
Talk Story with an Advertiser: Statements
If you’re looking to express yourself in your home or office, look no further than the designer store, Statements, located in Kaloko Industrial area. This full-service showroom has everything from the finest furniture to home décor that accentuates Hawaiian homes.…
Celebrating a Long Time Advertiser: Dolphin Journeys, LLC
Dolphin Journeys, LLC prides itself on putting its customers and the ocean first and foremost. Owner and operator Captain Nancy W. Sweatt says she works nearly 365 days a year, and it’s all in the name of love. Nancy has…
Featured Cover Photographer: Doug Perrine
Our cover photographer Doug Perrine says the pictures he takes reflect his love of the ocean. Doug’s captivating photographs of sea life are truly one-of-a-kind. His photographs range from a whale’s eye to dolphins smiling while jumping in mid-air. He…
Island Treasures: Ipu Arts Plus
The artists and owners of Ipu Arts Plus are bringing back to life a once-lost Hawaiian art form called ‘umeke pāwehe. Co-owner of the gallery Karen Root says, “An ‘umeke is a bowl or container, and pāwehe means ‘from within.’ ”…
Talk Story with an Advertiser: Kona4u Property Management
Kailua-Kona resident Suzanne Louise offers a truly unique business to Hawai‘i Island. “What I do is I care for people’s homes when they are off-island,” she says. Such a business requires a lot of trust, which all of her clients…
Talk Story with an Advertiser: Paradissimo Tropical Spa, LLC
“I had a flash that I was guiding a group of women in slathering papaya and avocados on themselves while explaining the importance of connecting to the ‘āina,” she says. “This vision popped up repeatedly over a few days, so…
Celebrating a Long Time Advertiser: Plantation Interiors, Teak Garden & Lanai
Aloha! Come in, make yourself at home!” That’s the greeting you receive when you enter Plantation Interiors, Teak Garden and Lanai. It is a family owned and operated furniture store in the Aloha Plaza. Their furniture store was established 13…
Celebrating a Long Time Advertiser: Kadota Liquors and K’s Drive In
If you’re from Hilo, then you’re well acquainted with two local joints—Kadota Liquors and K’s Drive In. These Hawai‘i Island businesses are third-generation owned and operated and have been open for more than 50 years. “It opened in 1964 by…
Talk Story with an Advertiser: Rainbow Properties
Principal Broker of Rainbow Properties, D. Kimiko “Kimi” White says she is passionate about making sure each client receives premium professional service that is always delivered with Aloha. Born and raised in Hawai‘i, her mission is to reflect traditional kama‘āina…
Island Treasures: Puna Kamali‘i Flowers
Vicki Nelson, co-founder of Puna Kamali‘i Flowers, Inc., started her business with her husband in 1998 after searching for employment for her son with developmental disabilities. After realizing there were limited jobs available for him, Vicki said she saw a…
Island Treasures: Glow Hawai‘i
It’s been more than 10 years since Ōlelo pa‘a Faith Ogawa, one of the most sought after private chefs in Hawai‘i, started Glow Hawai‘i. Known for her signature Glow Tea, this Glow Hawai‘i product first premiered at the Alice Moon…
Featured Cover Artist: Randy Dahl
This issue, we feature the work of Randy Dahl, a professional artist who has been living in Hawai‘i for the past 14 years. Originally from Eugene, Oregon, Randy moved to Hawai‘i Island to further his education as an artist. “It…
Talk Story with an Advertiser: Palace Theater
If you’re from Hawai‘i Island, then you probably already know about Hilo’s historic Palace Theater. Located at 38 Haili Street, the theater is home to an array of performances throughout the year; it is a well-established staple for Hawai‘i Island’s…
Island Treasures: Cindy Coats Gallery
Cindy Coats says the one thing that has surprised her as an artist is that she’s never lacking in creativity. “I really haven’t run out of ideas,” she says with a laugh. “If someone told me 10 years ago that…
Island Treasures: Hawi Gallery
When Richard Bodien first opened the Hawi Gallery in 2011, he had no idea that this self-proclaimed Hawaiian museum would evolve into one of the most unusual shops on Hawai‘i Island. “We started selling stuff people wanted, like ‘ukuleles. From…
Featured Cover Photographer: Warren Fintz
This issue’s cover photographer is 39-year-old Warren Fintz, who says taking pictures is an honor, not just a profession. “I believe that a picture I take of the land or of an event at a certain time captures that moment…
Hawai‘i Preparatory Academy Reduces the Schools Carbon Footprint
By Megan Moseley The students at Hawai‘i Preparatory Academy (HPA) are pushing the term “going green” to new heights thanks to the construction of the school’s state-of-the-art, one-of-a-kind energy laboratory. The $3.7 million, 6,100-square-foot facility is truly unique. Replete with…
Talk Story with an Advertiser: Hawaii Trust & Estate Counsel
John Roth, owner of Hawaii Trust & Estate Counsel on Hawai‘i Island, said the firm is all about providing the Hawai‘i Island community with the education they need to make the best decision possible when it comes to estate planning.…
Featured Cover Photographer: Kornelius Schorle
The definition of panorama is “an unbroken view of the whole region surrounding an observer.” For lifelong photographer, panoramist, and Hawai‘i Island resident Kornelius Schorle, the world is his view and he is forever the observer. “My art is not…
