Hawaii Island 2017 Mar-Apr
Ke Ola Magazine Issue for March - April 2017
Implements of Hula
By Leilehua Yuen From ancient times, Hawaiian people have had a love of music and rhythm. This love was expressed through oli (chant), mele (song), and hula (dance). While many early visitors to the Hawaiian Islands were not trained in…
Gene ‘Uncle Bucky’ Leslie
By Karen Rose Gene Leslie, also known as ‘Uncle Bucky,’ was born and raised in Kona, yet unlike his Hawai‘i Island contemporaries, he found himself rubbing elbows with the rich and famous in the inner circles of Hollywood and New…
Worldwide Voyage of Hōkūle‘a
After spending several months sailing up and then down the East Coast of the US, Hōkūle‘a left US waters in Key West, Florida headed to the Panama Canal. The crew spent Christmas and New Years in the Caribbean, sailing to…
A Safe Haven For Hawai‘i Island Cats and Dogs
It’s a typical Monday morning for Mary Rose Krijgsman and the crew of dedicated volunteers who are busy feeding the more than 250 cats and 78 dogs plus several chickens and pigs at the Rainbow Friends Animal Sanctuary in Kurtistown.…
Komakakino: A Hilo Cultural Treasure on the Music Scene
By Paula Thomas They have stepped forward as keepers of the future flame, this band from Keaukaha. Called Komakakino, the band is a foursome that performs and entertains with traditional Hawaiian music from days of old. And they are simply,…
Mr. Yuen Wong and the Wong Yuen Store
By Karen Valentine If you find yourself in Wai‘ōhinu or Nā‘ālehu on the south end of Hawai‘i Island and you need a snack or a staple food item, or let’s say a six pack, don’t even think of finding a…
Managing with Aloha: With Kūlia i ka nu‘u, We Strive
Kūlia i ka nu‘u translates to “Strive for the summit.” It is a value of accomplishment through effort. Sixth in Series Two on Managing with Aloha By Rosa Say There are three different Hawaiian words used for the value of…
Ke Wehena: Nani o Pele
Na Kumu Keala Ching He ‘Ike I Ka Nani a ‘o Pele He ‘Ike I ka nani a ‘o Pele Ka wahine o ke ahi luapele Noho ka wahine Hōpoe Lehua Hi‘ileilani o Hi‘iaka Pā ahe Pu‘ulena o Kīlauea I…
Stuffed and Fried Squash Blossoms: A Recipe for Spring
By Brittany P. Anderson There is a date in everyone’s life that stands out to them—the birth of a child, their wedding anniversary, a favorite team winning the World Series. I will always remember a rainy August 4, 2011 as…
Pu‘uwa‘awa‘a: Energy Ranch
By Jan Wizinowich Approaching Pu‘uwa‘awa‘a Ranch, a sylvan scene of sheep and horses grazing in pastures unfolds. Standing above this pastoral landscape is the Blue Planet Energy Lab, a powerhouse that produces 400 to 450 kilowatt hours of renewable energy…
Recalling the Majestic Palm in Art: Artist Shelley Hoist Partners with the Palm to Create Natural Beauty
By Karen Valentine Who doesn’t love a palm tree? Swaying in a tropical breeze, it’s the stuff dreams are made of. Whether for a visitor or a local Hawai‘i resident, the palm tree is a living symbol of paradise. As…
Featured Cover Artist: Kathy Long
“It’s the people who are creating the renaissance of the Hawaiian culture that truly inspire me. I hope that by documenting this moment in time, their stories will live on.” – Kathy Long Kathy Long’s pastels and black & white…
Hula is Pleasing Because of the Drummer
By Leilehua Yuen Dancers gliding, hands gracefully depicting misty rains or delicate flowers. Feet grounding powerfully on the earth while knees thrust forward in the motion of a lava flow. Voices evoking the many moods of lyrics newly written or…
Resilience is the New Sustainability
By Michael Kramer It’s been 30 years since the United Nations Bruntland Commission put sustainability on the global map of consciousness. Has it taken hold here in Hawai‘i? Ten years ago, Hawai‘i created the Hawai‘i 2050 Sustainability Plan, which involved…
City of Murals
By Alan D. McNarie The aged plantation era buildings of downtown Hilo used to radiate an aura of slightly seedy gentility. That’s all changed— the city is now erupting in tropical pastels and bright primary hues. That’s partly due to…
Health: Ke Ola Pono—Ka Niho
By Leilehua Yuen I don’t care what “The Internet” says, don’t use a combination of baking soda and lemon juice to whiten your teeth. It’s the dental equivalent of using Brillo on your lacquerware. Sure, it will work the first…
Interview with Hula’s Most Creative Kumu Hula Johnny Lum Ho
By Skylark Rossetti As Hilo begins to host its 54th Annual Merrie Monarch Festival, Ke Ola Magazine is privileged to sit down with one of Hilo’s most creative Kumu Hula, recording artist, composer and musician, Johnny Lum Ho. For years…