Peter T. Young grew up on Kāne‘ohe Bay, lived for 28 years in Kailua-Kona and Waimea on Hawai‘i Island, then returned back to O‘ahu where he lives in Kailua. He is President of Hoʻokuleana LLC (to take responsibility) and a lover of history of the Hawaiian Islands. Ke Ola is honored to have him share his historical findings with our readers.

  • A Brief History of Queen Lili‘uokalani

    By Peter T. Young She was born Lydia Lili‘u Loloku Walania Wewehi Kamaka‘eha to High Chiefess Anale‘a Keohokālole and High Chief Caesar Kaluaiku Kapa‘akea on September 2, 1838. At that time, children often were named in commemoration of an event.…

  • A Brief History of: Kalalea Heiau

    Peter T. Young Ka Lae is the site of one of the earliest Hawaiian settlements, and it has one of the longest archaeological records on the islands (included in the complex is the earliest recorded occupation site (124 AD.) (NPS)…

  • A Brief History: Hula

    “Hula is not just a dance, but a way of life, an ancient art that tells of Hawai‘i’s rich history and spirituality.” (this is attributed to many) Peter T. Young In 1830, Ka‘ahumanu issued an oral proclamation in which she…

  • A Brief History of Whales in Hawai‘i

    A brief history of whales by Peter T Young

    By Peter T. Young The koholā (humpback whale) was well known to the early Hawaiians. In the Kumulipo chant—the Hawaiian chant of creation—the Second Era speaks of the birth of the whale: “Hanau ka palaoa noho I kai”—born is the whale…