Savoring the Moment with Kailee Spark
By Sara Stover It was 1997 and Kailee Spark was sitting in a sunny patch on the floor in her California home, listening to her parents’ CD Wacky Favorites over and over. The more that little, sapphire-eyed Kailee played the…
Ka Wehena: Ke Ao Hulihuli – Maluhia
Na Kumu Keala Ching Pō ke ao i ka pō uliuli‘Ūlili ka pō o Makali‘iMaka ke ao i moemoeā ‘iaI ka poli o ka ‘Ōpua alaAla ka lani, ala ka honuaNoa o Lono, Lono ke au Kau ka maka i…
Flavor of the Earth, with Recipe for Molten Lava Chocolate Cake
By Brittany P. Anderson Hawai‘i Island is well known for its volcanoes. The 2018 eruption saw fountains of lava shooting into the night sky, hurling glowing orange orbs into the heavens like rockets visible from homes and backyards in lower…
Talking Hula with Kumu Aloha Victor
By Karen Valentine The conversation begins with a hug, even in the time of COVID-19. This serious kumu hula (hula teacher) tests himself regularly, not only for the health of himself and his students, but in life itself. After entering…
Hilo’s Ocean Center, Riding a Wave of Peace
By Sara Stover Tucked away at the end of Kalanianaole Avenue is a hidden gem. A haven of calm just past the hustle of Hilo’s port. “This is our classroom,” says Kalani Kahalioumi, director of special programs for Hawai‘i County’s…
Shine On: The Peace Poles of Hawai‘i Island
By Jan Wizinowich Dark times call for light. This is the spirit behind the Peace Pole Project, a movement that is planting beacons for peace across the planet. Since its founding, the Peace Poles Project has spread worldwide with the…
Fukushima Store: Repurposing a Historical Building
By Ma‘ata Tukuafu When you walk into Union Pasifika Tattoo shop in Waimea, you are greeted with a multitude of things to look at: a dragon and tiger intertwining in a mural on the walls and ceiling, colorful artwork, vintage…
Life is a Muse for Artist Sachi
By Fern Gavelek Sachi, the artist formerly known as Karla Musacchia, has been an award-winner since the 1970s. Before that, she mingled with celebrities in Malibu, was Playboy magazine’s first surfer girl centerfold, and appeared in Hollywood movies. The 74-year…
Aunty Aloha Shares the Gifts of Ho‘oponopono
By Catherine Tarleton It’s all experience. Have you ever thought you were doing something for somebody, and it turns out they’re actually doing something for you? That’s what happened with this writer and Allysyn “Aunty Aloha” Ahuna Bezilla, grandmother, devout…
Managing with Aloha—Strengths Management with Aloha: Our Talent, Skills and Knowledge
Series 3 on Managing with Aloha, Bringing Hawai‘i’s Universal Values to the Art of Business. Eighth in Series Three on Managing with Aloha By Rosa Say As Alaka‘i Managers, mentors, coaches and trainers in the workplace, this is the four-part…
Lopaka Rootz: Uplifting Listeners with Positive Vibes
By Mālielani Larish Transfixed with awe, a four-year-old Lopaka Rootz gazed upward at Ziggy Marley as he poured his soul into a performance on O‘ahu’s North Shore. Dreadlocks swaying to the irie vibes, Ziggy beamed his smiles directly at Lopaka,…
Featured Artists: Brenda Meriwether & Deborah Beaver
Featured Cover Artist: Brenda Meriwether Decorative ceramic tile artist Brenda Meriwether was influenced by the 60s culture of the San Francisco Bay area. Brenda’s mother had artistic tendencies and her brother is an amateur cartoonist—art was encouraged in their home.…
Talk Story with an Advertiser: Belinda Pate Medical Aesthetics
Belida Pate, NP-C, is a nurse practitioner who specializes in cosmetic injectables (such as Botox and Juvederm) to bring back beauty and youth. Her pride is providing absolutely natural results. She emphasizes, “Anyone can do a lot with a lot…
Island Treasures: Kipimana Hawaiian Granola Company LLC
Barbara Andersen purchased, renovated, and operated Shipman House Bed and Breakfast on Reed’s Island in Hilo for 20 years. In 1997, she had the inspiration to start serving homemade granola to her guests for breakfast because, as she explains, “I…
