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…
In Memoriam: Ginger Sizemore
By Barbara Garcia Editor’s Note:Sue Springer submitted a request for us to publish a story on her friend, Ginger Sizemore, in June 2019. Due to Covid-19 causing us to reduce the number of stories we publish in each issue, it…
Medicinal Plants from the Garden – Calendula: An Herb for Wise Women
By Brittany P. Anderson The midwife holds a clear bag of dried herbs over a large box. The box is filled with supplies in preparation for the impending birth. She explains each item contained within the homebirth kit to the…
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…
