Ka Wehena: Kaulana Ke Aloha
Na Kumu Keala Ching Kaulana ke aloha o kēia ‘āina Aloha aku, Aloha mai He aloha palena‘ole puni ke ola He aloha nui nou ē Aloha ē, Aloha lā Aloha o kēia ‘āina ē He ‘i‘ini ke aloha o kēia…
Mikey “Redd” O’Shaughnessy: In Search of One Perfect Wave
By Stefan Verbano “One wave will change your life.” This is the motto of big wave surfer Mikey “Redd” O’Shaughnessy, who throughout his 29 years of life in Hawai‘i has seen those words play out in the best and worst…
Kevin Rhinehart—Always Pushing His Limits
By Ma‘ata Tukuafu Life for Kevin Rhinehart changed drastically when he suffered a life-threatening stroke in January 2012 at the age of 53. At the time, his career as a successful psychotherapist was flourishing and he performed regularly as a…
A Wa‘a Named La‘i‘ōpua
By Gayle Kaleilehua Greco Being birthed on the ‘āina of Hawaiian homelands at the Villages of La‘i‘ōpua in Kailua-Kona is a wa‘a (canoe) by the same name, La‘i‘ōpua. Not since the Makali‘i was constructed in 1993, has there been an…
Ka‘apuni da Big Island (Keep on Pedaling)
By Lillian Lim It was late summer 2020 and Covid had already changed island life dramatically. One of the joys that still remained and could be safely done without risk to others was cycling. One afternoon, a handful of cyclists,…
The Playground of Champions: Recipe for Oatmeal Recovery Bar
By Brittany P. Anderson Home to the Ironman World Championships, Hilo to Volcano Ultra Marathon, and the invite-only Ultraman World Championship, Hawai‘i Island is an endurance athleteʻs paradise. The unpredictable weather coupled with unforgiving terrain makes Hawai‘i Island the ultimate…
One Hawaiian Voice: Kimo Pihana
By Karen Valentine It is truly rare to know a pure-blood kanaka ma‘oli (native) today, as most Hawaiian koko (blood) is mixed with that of many other heritages. Kimo Keli‘i Ka‘aha‘aina Pihana is a 100-percent Hawaiian man. Much of Kimo’s…
How Running Found Jockey-Turned-Coffee Horticulturist, Jon Kunitake
By Sara Stover Growing up in Hōlualoa, Jon Kunitake’s knowledge of horses was limited to the paniolo (cowboys) of Waimea. His early life revolved around coffee, leaving little time for any extracurricular activities. Born in a house on a coffee…
Justin Young Keeps Moving!
By Sara Stover Justin Young was drifting off to sleep on what seemed like a grassy knoll near South Point when a roar of thunder shook the night. The thunder woke up a dog, which woke up its owner, who…
Featured Artists: Cindy Coats & Anthony Dohanos
Featured Cover Artist: Cindy Coats You Are Here, the image on our cover, was created for the 2011 Ironman triathlon. Artist Cindy Coats says, “The shape of the island is so distinctive and recognizable, and because of that it’s like a…
Talk Story with an Advertiser: Tanya Power, RS
Tanya Power’s life consists of helping her clients achieve their dreams. She is experienced in the nuances of real estate on the Kona and Kohala coasts, and says, “How great is it to go to work and assist someone to…
Talk Story with an Advertiser: Studio 7 Fine Arts
When Hiroki and Setsuko Morinoue opened Studio 7 Fine Arts Gallery, they opened it as an educational experience. Setsuko explains, “In 1979 there was no place for contemporary artists to exhibit on the west side.” Looking back, they realize itʻs…
Ka Puana: “Is Hilo light?” ”Yes, Hilo is light for lack of water.”
