Then & Now: St. Michael the Archangel Church
By Fern Gavelek An 1855 landmark that housed North Kona’s Catholic community for more than 150 years, the original St. Michael the Archangel Church was damaged beyond repair during the October 2006 earthquake. A new church, reminiscent of the old…
Clifford Kopp and the Waikūpua Brick Garden
“There are no extra pieces in the universe. Everyone is here because he or she has a place to fill, and every piece must fit itself into the big jigsaw puzzle.” – Deepak Chopra By Karen Valentine It seems that…
Aunty Mele Kunewa Kekai
By Catherine Tarleton At the far north end of Kona’s Old Airport, a rock and coral trail leads to the quiet cove at Makā‘eo, once a thriving and fully sustainable fishing village. To the left, a tongue of lava forms…
Mele Murals Keauhou, Mele Ko‘i Honua—Creation Chants
By Fannie Narte Mele Murals is about sharing Hawai‘i’s stories—Our Stories—through art and narrative. These colorful murals command attention and have an enormous historical and cultural impact that will move our people forward as a community. The Estria Foundation (TEF)…
Buzzy Histo “Ola Kupa‘āina”
By Catherine Tarleton How can you not give them 10+? Everybody deserves a 10. They’re all winners,” says hula instructor, lei-maker, and floral artist Buzzy Histo from his Kalikokalehua Hula Studio in Waimea. A judge for the Hawaii Kupuna Hula…
Ka Wehena: He Nani Kou Aloha
Aia ke aloha i ka honua Honua o luna, Honua o lalo He nani kou aloha e ka Honua ēKū kilakila ka ho‘oilina i ka mauna Mauna i mua, Mauna i hope He nani kou aloha e ka Mauna ē…
Island Treasures: The Captain’s Paw Pantry
Sabine-Maeva Andresen’s business started in the fall of 2008 when her friend asked if she would bake a few dog treats for a no-kill sanctuary benefit event on Hawai‘i Island. Her husband, Torsten, had established a reputation as a hobby…
Mele Murals: Local Monuments and a Source of Community Pride
“Our work honors the last commands of King David Kalakaua, ‘Look to the keiki, teach them, groom them, show them wonder, and inspire them.’” ~Mele Murals, The Estria Foundation By Fannie Narte These timeless words offer profound guidance to all…
Sun Power: Deciding if Solar Panels are Right for Your Home
By Paula Thomas For people in Hawai‘i, where the cost of energy per kilowatt hour (kwh) is about the highest in the nation, the biggest incentive for going solar is to reduce the long-term cost of energy. The good news…
The Shining Aloha Spirit of Uncle Donna Kuali‘i
By Karen Valentine It’s rare these days to find someone who is of 100 percent Hawaiian blood, and it’s a happy occasion to find one who is also full of 100 percent aloha. With a smile that’s a mile wide,…
Cultivators
By Ku‘ulei Keakealani So many happenings all around us these days. Movements of aloha are seen and heard from one town to the next, from mountain top to mountain top. Messages of hope and desire are painted, printed, and manifested.…
Healing Plants: ‘Ākia
By Barbara Fahs If you look around the grounds of Kona-area hotels, condominiums, and vacation rentals, chances are you might discover ‘ākia used as an attractive groundcover plant. It’s an endemic Hawaiian plant that botanists call Wikstroemia uva-ursi, or hillside…
No Mākou Ka Mana: Liberating the Nation
Page 3 Recognizing the complex identity of ali‘i such as Lili‘uokalani is an important part of this study; however, the examples of how the ali‘i exercised their agency are perhaps of greater significance for contemporary ‘Oiwi (Native Hawaiian)5 and other…
The IncrEdible Coconut
By Sonia R. Martinez Coconuts have been cultivated for so long and become so naturalized on tropical shores all around the world that the origins are unknown. The coconut palm (Cocos nucifera) is one of the most useful tree species…
Becoming Mele‘uhane: Spirit of Song
By Le‘a Gleason Most Kailua-Kona residents are no strangers to the surname Lindsey, as it signifies a family notorious for playing Hawaiian music and well-known for their ties to the ranching industry. As a boy, Lindsay “Keikilani” Lindsey was raised…
Managing with Aloha: Mālama
I have a client who refers to Mālama as “my take care of business value.” I love his focus with Mālama’s value alignment, and I couldn’t agree more. To ‘take care of business’ in your culture-building with Mālama, is to…
Worldwide Voyage: Celebrating 40 Years of the Hōkūle‘a
In 1976 the Hōkūle‘a weighed 26 tons. After being refurbished for three years before the WWV began, it now weighs 12 tons. The first trip in 1976 took 34 days. In 2014, the first leg of the WWV, from Hilo…
Wai‘ōpae Tide Pools in Puna: Unique Ecosystem Under Siege
By Denise Laitinen A secluded coastline where bright tropical fish swim in calm, azure blue waters. Even the neighborhood overlooking this peaceful setting conjures images of paradise. Its siren call is hard to resist. Vacationland. Located along the Puna coastline…
Preserving a Community: Kona Historical Society
By Le‘a Gleason The stories that stem from the history of communities in Hawai‘i are diversified because of a blending of cultures and influence of immigration, growth of population, and the birth of industry. It was during this period of…
Ambassador of Aloha: Michelle Kaulumāhiehie Amaral
By Gayle Kaleilehua Greco Have you ever seen an angel dance?” asks Cultural Center Manager Earl Regidor as Michelle Kaulu Amaral starts to dance in the lobby of the Four Seasons Resort Hualālai. With the first step, Kaulu begins to float…
Featured Cover Artist: Bonnie Sol
Bird song and the soft scent of passion flower greet the senses from Bonnie Sol Hahn’s home studio, which overlooks a backyard lush with flowers and fruit. From this perch, Bonnie Sol creates oil paintings that capture Hawai‘i’s natural beauty.…
Pu‘ukohola: A Prophecy Fulfilled, Past Conflicts Still Healing
Ho‘oku‘ikahi I Pu‘ukoholā (To Unify at Pu‘ukoholā) Pu‘ukoholā Heiau National Historic Site will celebrate its 43rd anniversary with the park’s annual Ho‘oku‘ikahi i Pu‘ukoholā Establishment Day Hawaiian Cultural Festival on August 15–16, 2015. The festival will open with Nā Papa…
Ka Wehena: Ha‘a Ka Wahine
‘Ae, Ha‘a ka wahine Ha‘a ka wahine i kai o Nanahuki I kai o Ha‘ena Puna ka wahine Hōpoe leilehua, Poli o Hi‘iaka Hula le‘a ka wahine Kapo Laka ē I Ha‘ena la, kahi kapu ka wahine Noho mehameha i…
Let Your Love Grow
The floral décor can be enjoyed on your special day, and longer, by decorating with living flowers and plants. Using plants as décor at your wedding is sustainable and a great way to stay within your floral budget. You can…
The Missionary Doctor Who Saved Maui
A trip through time at Baldwin Home Museum Sometimes visitors from the mainland know more about our Maui landmarks than we do. After living in Lāhainā for 23 years, passing up and down Front Street thousands of times, I decided to…
Earth Medicine: Healing Ourselves, Healing Our Home
Kānehi: A Blessed Annoyance By David Bruce Leonard One of the world’s best and most aggravating plant medicines grows here in Hawai‘i—right at our feet. From the dandelion and silversword family, this “blessed annoyance” is known throughout the world as…
Maui Filmmakers Bring Enlightenment to the Silver Screen
Tom Vendetti and Robert Stone raise awareness of the sacred in everyday life. By Cindy Schumacher Mutual respect and high regard for each other is the foundation of the long-term working partnership between independent Maui filmmakers Dr. Tom Vendetti and…
Honoring the Generations
Lāna‘i mural pays tribute to the past and to the future The mural is astonishingly beautiful. Born as an idea in the mind of middle school math teacher Michelle Fujie, creating Ke Ali‘i Ka ‘Āina—The Land Is Chief seemed an…
Eō e Hōkūle‘a
Pa mai ka makani Pu‘ulena Hiki mai ka la ha‘aheo A hiki pu me nā A‘a Ea nā me‘e o ke kai Nā me‘e kaulana o ka Pākīpika Ua ho‘i mai E lohe kākou ka nuhou Ua ho‘i mai nā…
Journey Together: The Art and Poetic Expressions of Terry Taube
By Fannie Narte “The Thinker,” by Auguste Rodin, perhaps the best-known sculpture of all time, was initially named “The Poet.” This statue has become a symbol of contemplation or thoughtful meditation for millions. “The Thinker,” “The Poet,” contemplation, thoughtful meditation—these…
