Mālama Mokupuni–Caring for Our Island Environment: Telling the Story of the Archipelago
By Rachel Laderman When the 6.9 earthquake rocked Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park on May 4, 2018, it seriously damaged park buildings and infrastructure. The park had to close until the volcanic action settled down, reopening on September 22. During those…
Talk Story with an Advertiser: Big Island Gravity
The most beautiful skydive in the world is located right here on Hawai‘i Island! Big Island Gravity, LLC (Skydive B.I.G.) takes their guests to see well over two dozen massive waterfalls as they fly over Pōlolu, Waimanu, and Waipi‘o valleys.…
Local Food: The Bounty of ‘Ulu
By Brittany P. Anderson There is something effortlessly regal about an ‘ulu (breadfruit) tree. The dark green leaves look like oversized hands gracefully waving in the breeze and the attractive trees’ towering size, up to 60 feet, give them a…
Magical Creatures of Hamakua: A Second Chance at Life for Animals Large and Small
By Denise Laitinen Standing atop a hill in the middle of a large green pasture along the Hāmākua Coast, the Pacific Ocean extends far into the distance melding with the blue sky as birds sing and puffy white clouds float…
Ke Ola Magazine: 10 Years of Sharing ‘The Life’ of Hawai‘i Island
By Fern Gavelek You’ve read about well-known people such as pacemaker inventor Earl Bakken and landowner/steward Ed Olson. Musicians such as Cyril Pahinui and Kahulani. Artists such as Kathy Long and craft maker Ika Vea have been featured. There have…
The Cultivating Life: Agroforestry Expert Craig Elevitch
By Brittany P. Anderson A cool breeze runs through the dense forests of Hōlualoa, perched on the slope of Hualālai Volcano in North Kona. Here, the woods are brimming with avocado, ‘ulu (breadfruit), macadamia nut, coffee, and fruit trees. Once…
The 11th Annual Keiki Fishing Tournament Rocks at Punalu‘u
By Karen Valentine Not long after sunrise at Punalu‘u Black Sand Beach, light sparkles on the waves, tipping the bright blue sea as it splashes on the black rocks lining each tide pool. The parking lot is already filled with…
Celebrating a Long Time Advertiser: WaterWorks
WaterWorks, which was established in 1988 as Puna Water Services Inc., was initially a trucking company engaged in the business of hauling water to homes that relied on water catchment systems. Since that time, WaterWorks has evolved into becoming the…
Community Leader Howard Pe‘a: Talented Family Man, Haku Ho‘oponopono
Na Puanani Woo and Pualani Louis ‘Ohana Howard Kahale Pe‘a, or “Uncle Howard” as he is known, is a talented family man. Genuine. He was born, raised and still resides in Hawaiian Homelands in Keaukaha-Pana‘ewa, Hilo. In his late 60s…
Ka Puana: Proverb 2437–“O ka pono ke hana ‘ia a iho mai na lani.”
Grammy Dust: Charles Michael Brotman is Sparkling with it!
By Catherine Tarleton It’s difficult to describe Charles Michael Brotman in words. He’s a lifelong musician, songwriter, producer, mentor, and Grammy Award winner. Yet, sitting barefoot in his studio, picking the bass line for a new track—sharing it, listening, tweaking…
Island Treasures: Nicoco Hawaiian Gelato
Perhaps you’ve seen it around, the adorable smiling face of the big-eyed white wolf pup, paired with the soft baby blues and cotton candy pinks reminiscent of those perfect sunset skies. It makes you lick your lips just thinking about…
Ka Wehena: He Aloha E Ku‘u Kahili Nani Lua‘ole
Na Kumu Keala Ching He aloha ē E ku‘u kāhili nani lua‘ole I luna a‘ela I luna a‘ela ke ‘ike aku Eō mai ē e ku‘u kāhili ē He aloha ē E ku‘u kāhili aloha laha ‘ole Hō‘ike akula, Hō‘ike…
Louis and Leifi Ha‘o: A life well lived. A life of purpose. Legacies of aloha.
By Marcia Timboy Renowned Hilo couple and revered kūpuna, Louis and Leifi Ha‘o have contributed much to our Hilo and Hawai‘i Island communities. After decades of community service, they continue an active lifestyle filled with projects, ceremonial blessings, and tending…
Talk Story with an Advertiser: Pahoa Used Books & Movies
Pahoa Used Books & Movies is a fun store, which includes used books, a large collection of movies for rent and purchase, as well as Hawaiian music CDs and other items. Also available is an eclectic collection of jewelry, in…
The Waiaka Lindsey House: Time Capsule of Waimea History
By Jan Wizinowich Nestled at the foot of Kohala Mountain, the Lindsey house is the heart of what was once a historic Waiaka homestead and is a tribute to the memories of many who grew up in Waimea. The abundant…
Beloved & Humble Puna Stronghold—o Pohoiki
By Marcia Timboy “On her way to Kīlauea, Pele initially carved out a crater called Malama, inland of her landing place at Keahialaka. Pele was dissatisfied with this crater, and proceeded to excavate another nearby crater called Pu‘ulena, which she…
The ‘Alalā: Save the Crows, Save the Forest
By Stefan Verbano Long ago — before the chirp of coqui frogs, before the buzz of mosquitoes, before the scuttle of mongooses—Hawai‘i Islandʻs mountain forests rang out with a different sound. Shrill and piercing, these shrieks rose above the understory…
Where are the Whales? Humpback Whale Sightings are on the Decline
By Karen Rose The Senegalese environmentalist Baba Dioum said that in the end, we will conserve only what we love, we will love only what we understand, and we will understand only what we are taught. Researchers at the National…
Managing with Aloha: Mahalo, “Way of Living”
“Thank you, as a way of living. Live in thankfulness for the richness that makes life so precious.” Seventeenth in Series Two on Managing with Aloha By Rosa Say Mahalo has become as universally understood as Aloha. Or so we…
Fifty Shades of Blue: Artist Helen Nahoopii
By Ma‘ata Tukuafu When Helen Nahoopii was a young girl, she was known as the “creative one” in the family. Her mother, a chemist and tax consultant, recognized that Helen saw the world in a unique way; she didn’t think…
