Lessons in the Land: Connecting with the “Dryland Kine” Kūpuna
By Ku‘ulei Keakealani The inspiration, or perhaps subtle dictation for this story came from a phone call that sounded a bit like this, “Bebe, daddy just saw what you wen write in dis magazine ova hea. Nice what you wen…
Healing Plants: Lau Kahi, an All-Around Helpful “Weed”
By Barbara Fahs If you have a lawn, a pasture, or garden beds, you have probably mowed, weed whacked, or pulled out lau kahi. Commonly called plantain, this small broadleaf herb has no relationship to the plantains we know as…
Through the Years: Hawai‘i Museum of Contemporary Art
By Le‘a Gleason Lourdan Kimbrell is running late. It’s because he’s at the airport picking up photographs for an upcoming show of Kohala’s archeologically significant areas. Inside the Hawai‘i Museum of Contemporary Art (HMOCA), it’s not just the Director, Lourdan,…
Then & Now: Kīlauea Lodge–Warm Up, Freak Out, Chow Down: Friendship, Ghosts, and Gourmet Cuisine
By Alan D. McNarie Even from a distance, the fireplace in the dining room of the Kīlauea Lodge and Restaurant in Volcano is an impressive structure. Large memorabilia imbedded in the fireplace matrix grab your gaze: Hawaiian poi pounders, dinosaur…
Ka Wehena: Mele Ho‘omana
Na Kumu Keala Ching HE ALI‘I He ali‘i, he ali‘i, he ali‘i ho‘omana Ho‘omana ‘oe ia‘u, he ali‘i. He aloha, he aloha, he aloha ho‘omana Ho‘omana ‘oe ia‘u, he aloha. He mihi, he mihi, he mihi ho‘omana Ho‘omana ‘oe ia‘u,…
Ka Lei Maile Ali‘i—The Queen’s Women
An original reenactment based on a newspaper article printed in The San Francisco Call This story begins with a listing on KonaWeb.com. January 13, 2013 “KA LEI MAILE ALI‘I; THE QUEEN’S WOMEN,” A PLAY—KEAUHOU A short play remembering a meeting…
Ka Puana–The Refrain: ‘Io Lani
Following are excerpts from Kapa‘au resident William S. Chillingworth’s book, ‘Io Lani: The Hawaiian Hawk. Used with permission. I had been hiking with a camera in the wild eastern valleys for thirty years or more, and had seen ‘auku‘u, ‘ulili…
Talk Story with an Advertiser: Precision Auto Repair
By Aja Hannah Raymond and Shelly Ciriako operate Precision Auto Repair as if it were Precision Family Pediatrics. They treat every car with patience and understanding, knowing how much every customer values their vehicle. Opening at 7:30am most weekdays, Precision…
Talk Story with an Advertiser: Kona Boys
Frank Carpenter and Brock Stratton are passionate about protecting the ocean and its sea life and are involved with several organizations working towards that goal. They have been proactive in helping to create voluntary standards for people and businesses to…
Talk Story with an Advertiser: Aloha Aina Wellness Center
By Le‘a Gleason “You have changed my life forever,” begins a letter written by Ann Hemmingway. This letter is to Mary Dressler and the staff at Aloha Aina Wellness Center (AAWC). Her letter goes on, “My experience of going through…
Talk Story with an Advertiser: Aloha Metal Roofing
By Le‘a Gleason Where can you go for quality roofing supplies whether you’re a contractor, do-it-yourselfer? Aloha Metal Roofing is a one-stop-shop that provides “service with aloha,” says manager Jon Hunter. Jon has been in the business more than 10…
Coffee Time
By Sonia R. Martinez Hawai‘i Island has been known for coffee for many years, and in the last 10 or so, several ‘new’ areas of our island have become award-winning coffee growing regions. Our island is also growing vanilla beans…
Island Treasures: The Blue Sea Artisans Art Gallery—Kailua-Kona
By Anais Gude In May 2014, The Blue Sea Artisans Gallery finally became the true cooperative gallery of artists that Teresea Boswell had envisioned when she first opened the space in 2009. Featuring 17 different local artists, one may feel…
Island Treasures: True Hawaii Blue—Waimea
By Le‘a Gleason Jamie Hoskinson has always worn an apron. She grew up a farm girl in Mt. Hood, Oregon and wore her first apron as a child while making plum jam with Grandma. Later, she sold strawberries on the…
Celebrating a Long Time Advertiser: Hawaii’s Gift Basket Boutique
By Aja Hannah Upon entering the store, customers are greeted with an array of products from about 100 different vendors, all local to the Hawaiian islands. While Hawaii’s Gift Basket Boutique does carry products from other Hawaiian islands, it specializes…
Featured Cover Artist: Mary Lovein
Ordinary becoming extraordinary—this describes Mary Lovein’s art journey to a T. As a young mother, she took up oil painting for a hobby, and found she had a knack for it. Her first painting sold when she was a 21-year-old…
Managing with Aloha: ‘Ike loa
‘Ike loa: The value of learning. To know well. To seek knowledge and wisdom. Twelfth in an ongoing series. By Rosa Say New knowledge is food for mind, heart and soul. Without it, you deny yourself vital nourishment for overall…
Sing-Song, Sing-Along! Celebrating 25 Years with the Kona Choral Society
By Fern Gavelek With one thing in common—the love to sing—Kona Choral Society’s 70-some members rehearse weekly to perform concerts for the enjoyment of the community. This year, KCS is marking its 25th year with a new name, additional performances,…
Worldwide Voyage Update–Mālama Honua
‘Ike Hawai‘i: ‘Sense of Place, Sense of Identity’ Mālama Honua Take Care of the Earth “Mālama Island Earth—Our Natural Environment, Children, and All Humankind” Kaulana e ka holo o Hōkūle‘a I ka ‘ale ī I ka ‘ale moe I ka…
Kūpuna Talk Story: Warren Vignato
By Keith Nealy I first met Warren Vignato about 15 years ago. He was dangling from a thin rope attached to a huge ironwood tree 30 feet above the ground, trimming back the overgrown branches, shaping and pruning one of…
From Soil to Toil: Celebrating Kona’s Finest Crop and the Volunteers of the Kona Coffee Cultural Festival
By Aja Hannah For 44 years, the Kona Coffee Cultural Festival has celebrated the coffee pioneers, farmers, and artisans alongside the coffee bean, itself. This year the Kona Coffee Cultural Festival is one of the winners of the 10 Best…
Kāko‘o ‘o I Nā Keiki (Support the Keiki) to Advance the Common Good for All Hawai‘i Island Keiki
By Gayle ‘Kaleilehua’ Greco A child’s big, innocent eyes gaze out into the distance. He waits street side, anticipating excitement, yet remaining ever-so-patient. He is surrounded by his ‘ohana who summon the minivan down the street. Reminiscent of waiting for…
A Place to Remember: POW-MIA Memorial Garden at West Hawai‘i Veterans Cemetery
By Barbara Fahs Every year we honor the men and women who have fought for our freedom on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. Susan “Awapuhi” Graffe emphasizes we should honor them every day. Awa, her husband Paul, along with generous volunteers…
