Talk Story with an Advertiser: The Exclusive Hawaii
Located on a secluded 50-acre ocean view estate in Hakalau, The Exclusive Addiction Treatment Center is an internationally accredited holistic treatment center specializing in all types of addiction and co-occurring disorders. Co-founders Jean-Francois Benoist (J.F.) and Joyce Marvel-Benoist started out…
Halema‘uma‘u Rediscovered
By Gail Armand At the edge of the newly revealed Halema‘uma‘u, the only sounds are the breaths as visitors encounter the crater with its changes for the first time since Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park closed May 11, 2018. Along the…
Diving into the World at Pacific Aquaculture and Coastal Resource Center
By Brittany P. Anderson The constant low hum of bubbling water provides a soothing soundtrack to the work taking place at the Pacific Aquaculture and Coastal Resource Center in Hiloʻs harbor area, Keaukaha, on the east side of Hawai‘i Island.…
For the Love of Cacao: Highlighting East Hawai‘i Cacao Farmers
By Brittany P. Anderson A Hawai‘i Island farmer once told me, “Plant some; if it grows, plant some more,” and that’s just what East Hawai‘i cacao farmers are doing. From the lava scalded shores of Puna to the rolling hills…
Featured Artists: Shay Niimi Wahl & Joalene Young
Featured Cover Artist: Shay Niimi Wahl After her first four years in Honolulu, Shay Niimi Wahl grew up in the once-thriving sugar plantation town of Pa‘auilo on Hawai‘i Island. Her rural upbringing made Shay aware of the beauty and diversity…
Ka Wehena – Hualalai, Ku‘u Mauna e
Na Kumu Keala Ching Hualālai, ku‘u Mauna i ‘uka la He wahine kupaianaha iā Hawai‘i loa Noho uka ‘o Hualālai i ka ‘Ōpua ‘Ōpua malu, ku‘u ‘āina kō KonaEō, eō e Hualālai Ke aloha palena‘ole ke ‘ike akuHe mauna kū…
Talk Story with an Advertiser: ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center
An iconic structure on Hawai‘i Island with an award-winning native plant landscape showcasing over 70 native species, ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center of Hawai‘i is a world-class informal science center that showcases the power of Hawai‘i’s cultural traditions, its legacy of exploration…
It’s Tiki Time! Three Island Artists Turning Idols into Art
By Karen Rose Romanticized images of Hawai‘i and Polynesia abound in Hollywood films and dramatizations of island life. One of the most iconic images of Hawai‘i adopted by popular culture is the tiki. Tikis are wooden carvings created to represent…
Puna Lights: A Beloved Holiday Tradition
By Denise Laitinen Stanward Oshiro is hard at work making the holidays a little brighter for Hawai‘i Island residents. His annual synchronized Christmas light and music display in lower Puna has become a community favorite for more than a decade,…
Aha Pule ‘Āina Holo, A Prayer Moving Throughout the Land
By Mālielani Larish Embraced by bright sunshine and crisp breezes, a group of runners bearing a wooden Lono staff exit the busy Highway 19 and enter a verdant field near Anna’s Ranch in Waimea. A crowd of supporters welcome them…
Local Foods: Naughty and Nice–The Chocolate Ghost Pepper
By Brittany P. Anderson “I just don’t know what to do with these hot peppers,” my friend Barbara said to me, “They’re beautiful, but they are just so hot.” Barbara has a thriving chocolate ghost pepper plant in her bountiful…
Hui Mālama Ola Nā ‘Ōiwi: Live Longer and Feel Better Together
By Paula Thomas Hui Mālama Ola Nā ‘Ōiwi has been providing health and education services to the residents of Hawai‘i Island since 1991, following the Native Hawaiian Health Care Improvement Act that was passed in Congress in 1988. The Act…
Celebrating a Long Time Advertiser: Parker Ranch Store
Established in 1988, Parker Ranch Store is celebrating 30 years of being part of the Hawai‘i Island community. The store was originally established by Parker Ranch; however, in 2009 it was put up for sale as the ranch refocused on…
Ka Puana – Proverb 1821
Kūkahi and the Love Machine
By Ma‘ata Tukuafu Kūkahi Allan Nu‘uanu Lee was only seven years old when he wrote his first song. Very interested in music at a young age, he was drawn to the piano and taught himself to play by ear at…
The Gannenmono: A 150-Year Celebration of Faith & Fortitude
By Lara Hughes The Arrival In 1860, King Kamehameha IV met with the first delegation of Japanese people to visit the Hawaiian Islands. During this visit the king proposed a friendship treaty with Japan. This action, along with the rise…
Managing with Aloha: Mālama ka po‘e
By Rosa Say “To Mālama, is to take care of. A manager is a steward of assets and caretaker of people.” Sixteenth in Series Two on Managing with Aloha Let’s dig into the Mālama element of Alaka‘i leadership we briefly…
Then & Now: Kaimū Beach, Kalapana, Kapoho–The Only Constant is Change
By Stefan Verbano Through a break in the shrubbery beside Highway 130, the lava field reveals itself for the first time. After a long, gradual bend in the road heading downhill from the turn to ‘Opihikao, strawberry guava-laden jungle falls…
The Wow Factor of Chef Sam Choy
By Fern Gavelek He cooks a mean oxtail soup and made poke a nationwide sensation. With 14 cookbooks, several TV shows, a string of celebrity clients, and involvement with numerous restaurants, Chef Sam Choy is a culinary ambassador for Hawai‘i.…
Reforest Hawai’i: Feeding the Forest, Feeding the Soul
By Jan Wizinowich Aloha is at the heart of everything Joe and Kristen Souza do and when the forest spirits called, they answered by creating Reforest Hawaiʽi, whose sole purpose is to rebuild Hawaiʽi’s native forests where “the journey of…
Island Treasures: HonuHeart™ Designs
Peggy Waterfall has been designing and producing sterling silver jewelry with Hawaiian images for 13 years. Peggy says, “A few years ago I woke up at 4am with a picture in my mind of those same designs as Christmas ornaments.…
A Journey with Kumu Kawaikapuokalani Frank Hewett
By Karen Valentine This is a story about one who might be called a Hawaiian renaissance man. This man is multi-facetted and multi-talented, with an insatiable drive to serve his culture through sharing his knowledge. Like a tripod that will…
