Medicinal Plants from the Garden—Lemongrass: A Hawai‘i Island Garden Staple
By Brittany P. Anderson Bowls of creamy red curry teeming with chunks of kabocha squash, eggplant, and green beans quickly leave the kitchen. The cook expertly ladles from an oversized pot, choosing the perfect amount of vegetables and broth while…
Kōnea o Kukui: To Restore the Light
By Jan Wizinowich With the passage of time, a place becomes layered with the spirits of beings and events that hold the stories and wisdom of those who have gone before. Many may not notice or recognize the spirit of…
Sampans, Mahai‘ula Bay, and the Big Bang
By Pete Hendricks I was enjoying a pleasant morning one day back in 1996, snorkeling at Mahai‘ula Bay (now known as Kekaha Kai State Park) in North Kona. Just off one of the lava fingers of the reef, I spotted…
Building Business with Soul: Compassion and Resilience in Business
By Arliss Dudley-Cash The last couple of years have been challenging for businesses in one way or another. Many businesses did not survive the shutdowns of the pandemic which makes many wonder how those businesses that did survive managed to…
Education on the Ocean: Pua Ka Ilima Treats Keiki to Sailing Adventures
By Ma‘ata Tukuafu It was a 19-day adventure on the open seas for Ralph Blancato and his crew to pilot a 42-foot sailboat from California to Hawai‘i Island. In July 2022, Ralph and his team of three people sailed successfully…
Mālama Mokupuni: Caring for Our Island Environment — A Rare Night Visitor: ‘A‘o, the Newell’s Shearwater
By Rachel Laderman The strange, croaking-squawking calls started in August. Was it a sick chicken? A keiki’s squeaky toy? A lost donkey? I asked neighbors, I did a web search. I stayed up to listen closely: it had to be…
Local Food: This Is Tasty! A Recipe for Furikake
By Brittany P. Anderson “Like furikake onda rice?” the question comes over the poke counter. The patron hesitates and looks around quizzically. “Say, ‘yes’,” the local man behind him encourages. Furikake may be Hawai‘i Islandʻs favorite condiment. The basic formula…
Talking Story With Jerry Benson, Master Canoe Builder
By Mary L. Moody When I first met Jerry and Leina‘ala Benson in October 2011, I was unaware that their neighbor and good friend, Herb Kāne, had died earlier that year, in March. Having recently moved to the island from…
Featured Artists: Ginger Anne Sandell & Tina Clothier
Featured Cover Artist: Ginger Anne Sandell A constant companion in Ginger Anne Sandell’s life is the creative force that drives her to the easel and compels her to lay paint on canvas. Her mother, an artist herself, encouraged her in…
Talk Story with an Advertiser: Liko Lehua Café
Dawn Kāneali‘i-Kleinfelder’s dream as a young entrepreneur was to open a small burger shack offering pastas, salads, sandwiches, plate lunches, and of course her family’s famous butters. That dream came true in 2011 with the opening of the Liko Lehua…
Talk Story with an Advertiser: E.F. (Eddy) Cash-Dudley, Attorney
Planning for, and making, end-of-life decisions is not easy. Neither are navigating issues regarding divorce and child custody. That’s why E.F. (Eddy) Cash-Dudley provides a variety of legal services with a caring and personal touch. Her advice to clients is,…
Ka Puana: Auwē Ke Ola ē
Ka Wehena: Aloha Waiahi
Na Kumu Keala Ching Lei hulu mamo ia, kau mai i luna He ‘i‘ini lipolipo i hali‘a ‘ia He aloha e Waiahi Nou ia lei Lei hulu poepoe, puni ke aloha Kū hulu wili ‘ia pūkahi kua ē He aloha…
E Palekana Me Ka Manō: Be Safe With Sharks
By Wendy Noritake I have a daily ritual of swimming in the ocean, enjoying nature, and anticipating what magic I might see. One morning in October, I swam with a friend in the warm turquoise waters at Nishimura Bay, in…
Beauty and the Beasts: The Art and Craft of Hawai‘i’s Big Game Lures
By Jim Harrold If you ever venture on a Kona sportfishing charter, you’ll likely note that the fanciful handcrafted lures trolled behind the boat don’t look anything like common bait for ono, mahimahi, ahi, and marlin. The colorful lure heads,…
‘Ohana Wa‘a Laulima: Making Paddling Accessible
By Mālielani Larish On a bright Sunday morning, half a dozen members of ‘Ohana Wa‘a Laulima respectfully hold the hull of a sleek canoe while Kahu (Reverend) Kauila Haumea invokes a Hawaiian prayer of blessing. ‘Ohana Wa‘a Laulima (the canoe…
On Hawai‘i Island You Can Pick The Weather You Want
By Walter Dudley One reason Hawaiʽi is known around the world as paradise is that the climate across our island chain is about as perfect as any place on Earth. But what many people don’t realize is that Hawaiʽi Island…
Planting the Forest Back Together
By Rachel Laderman The Kealakekua Forest Nursery (KFN) is the biggest native plant nursery in the state, and it is run with a big heart, driven by love for the land and Hawaiian heritage. It provides seedlings for many reforestation projects,…
Building Business with Soul: Emotional Intelligence and Its Impact on the Bottom Line
By Arliss Dudley-Cash MA, MBA According to Travis Bradberry, author of Emotional Intelligence 2.0, “Emotional Intelligence is your ability to recognize and understand emotions in yourself and others, and your ability to use this awareness to manage your behavior and…
Uncle Tilo Teaches Water is Life
By Stefan Verbano “The quality of your water is a direct link to the quality of your health.” This is scribbled on a chalkboard hanging in the window of Todd and Archer’s shop in Pāhoa. It’s their business motto, and…
Backyard Chickens for Food Self-Sufficiency
By Rachel Laderman When times get tough, people get chickens. It’s a practical way to gain more food security. A chicken coop in the yard also reduces the environmental footprint created by shipping eggs from the mainland’s large-scale, high-production poultry…
Local Food: Magic of Mushrooms, and a Recipe for Mushroom Toast
By Brittany P. Anderson A newly fallen tree haphazardly leans against another, joining its fallen brethren to succumb to the weather and rot. The elder tree lays quietly adorned with rounded shelves of golden orange. These brightly colored frills are…
Kawaihae Canoe Club Celebrates 50 Years
By Jan Wizinowich It’s early morning at Kawaihae and outrigger canoes dot the horizon carrying the kūpuna paddlers. Soon, the men’s master crew will be gliding into the boat ramp after an early morning run heading north. A Matson barge…
Cruisin’ with Kona’s Kenny Tagavilla
By Fern Gavelek Music has weaved in and out of Kenny Tagavilla’s life since small kid time. His paternal grandmother sat him down as a keiki to teach him to play ‘ukulele—but no, he didn’t want to pick it up.…
Featured Artists: Jane Chao & Shay Niimi Wahi
Featured Cover Artist: Jane Chao Jane Chao was born in Harbin, Manchuria, China, in 1929. Her father was in the military—his job was to keep the railroad safe in northern Manchuria which was under Japanese occupation. He was working for the…
Talk Story with an Advertiser: Big Island Motors
David De Luz Sr. started selling used cars in the Bayfront area of Hilo 61 years ago, naming it Big Island Motors. From those humble beginnings with a small car lot, David expanded his business to selling travel trailers, then…
Talk Story with an Advertiser: Ma‘ata Tukuafu, RS
Whether she is listing a multimillion-dollar home or helping her clients search for a modest dwelling, Ma‘ata Tukuafu puts in the same amount of effort and commitment. Before Covid, Ma‘ata was a property manager, and obtained her real estate license…
Ka Puana: E lei no au i ko aloha
I will wear your love as a wreath Encircling you with love this holiday season!
Ala Ke Ola / Aloha
Ala Ke Ola Na Kumu Keala Ching Ā – Ala ke ola ē Ē – ‘Elele ka pono ī Ī – ‘I‘ini ke ala mua ō Ō – ‘O‘ole‘a ka mana ū Ū – ‘Ulele ke ala ē Ā –…
Rashani Réa: Passionate Earth Steward
By Karen Valentine In spring 1988, Rashani Réa rode her motorbike through the vineyards, orchards, and medieval villages of southern France, a frame drum tied onto the back, stopping only to look at her map to find a spiritual community…
