Talk Story with an Advertiser: Closets ‘N Things
By Le‘a Gleason New to Kona’s Old Industrial Area is Closets ‘N Things, a business that provides affordable yet elegant solutions for closet storage systems. Owners Beth and Robin Wells offer customers an alternative to the production-line construction methods that…
Talk Story with an Advertiser: Botanical World Adventures
Would you like to fly through a rain forest canopy, find your way through a maze, glide along a trail to view amazing gardens and waterfalls? You’ll find all of this and more at Botanical World Adventures on the Hāmākua…
Island Treasures: Isaacs Art Center — Kamuela
By Le‘a Gleason Isaacs Art Center has developed a reputation over the years as one of the most important collections of Hawaiian art in the state. It’s part of Hawai‘i Preparatory Academy (HPA) and operates on a mission to raise…
Island Treasures: Tai Lake Fine Woodworking — Holualoa
By Le‘a Gleason For the last 35 years, Tai Lake has been creating finely crafted wood pieces here on Hawai‘i Island. Part of what sets him apart from the many excellent woodworkers that work and reside in Hawai‘i is his…
Healing Plants: Vervain
Don’t whack that weed! Vervain packs a practical punch all its own By Barbara Fahs Vervain looks a bit like mint, which is its relative, so it’s easy to identify. However, it has no distinctive minty fragrance. Called ha‘uoi and…
Celebrating a Long Time Advertiser: Keauhou Veterinary Hospital LLC
Keauhou Veterinary Hospital is an AAHA accredited hospital in Kailua-Kona dedicated to the care and wellness of dogs and cats. Dr. Jacob and Jolene Head started Keauhou Veterinary Hospital in July 2007 after purchasing an existing practice that had been…
Featured Cover Artist: Sarah Week
Sarah was born and raised in Kailua-Kona and lived in San Francisco for about five years while attending the Academy of Art University, where she graduated with a BFA in animation. She recently moved back to Kailua-Kona. Although she has…
Managing with Aloha: Ho‘ohanohano
Ho‘ohanohano: The value of dignity and respect. Honor the dignity of others. Conduct yourself with distinction, and cultivate respectfulness. Fourteenth in an ongoing series. By Rosa Say Ah, Ho‘ohanohano! I’ve looked forward to showcasing this lesser known value in our…
Worldwide Voyage Update: What Guides Us
By Pomai Bertelmann In many ways he is the kaula—the rope that binds, the man who possesses many intuitive skills. He is one of a few who can harness the energies of the ocean, land, and sky and center them…
Every Store Has Its Story: The Greenwell General Store becomes ChoiceMART
By Le‘a Gleason Standing on the event lawn at Kealakekua Ranch Center (KRC), looking all the way down to the sun-kissed Pacific Ocean, it’s easy to tell there’s something special about this place. In fact, a rich history surrounds KRC,…
Worldwide Voyage Update: Time for a Cool Change
In one breath, we are reminded that we are kanaka honua, men of the land, and that there is a point after our time on the ocean when we must return home. These reminders—the anchor of Kupe, the dunes that…
Hawaiian Cultural Tour at Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa at Keauhou Bay
By Gayle Kaleilehua Greco To hear, ‘the answer is in the land,’ was the biggest blessing of my life,” says Lily Dudoit, Director of Culture at the Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa at Keauhou Bay. Lily tells tales of royalty…
Where Time Stands Still: The Manago Hotel
By Fern Gavelek Named after the family who founded it, the Manago Hotel endures as a piece of old Hawai‘i attracting visitors from around the world. With spotlessly clean, no-frills rooms that are accessed by a simple key, the Manago…
Cleanup at Kamilo Point
By Alan D. McNarie Kamilo Point isn’t what it used to be. And that’s a good thing. It used to be a lot worse. This remote stretch of Ka‘ū coastline near South Point gained infamy in the 1990s as the…
Ka Wehena: Kaulana Ka Pua ‘A‘ala
By Kumu Keala Ching Ae, Kaulana Ka Pua ‘A‘ala Kaulana ka pua ‘a‘ala, He kupa o ka ‘āina la eā He ‘āina kupaianaha kō Hawai‘i, Ahe leo o ka lani la eā‘A, ‘E, ‘I, ‘O, ‘U, He, Ke, La, Mu,…
Michael Kramer Redefines the Green Movement
By Karen Valentine If you noticed Michael Kramer marching in the 2009 Kailua-Kona Christmas Parade as the Green FlashTM along with other Green Power HeroesTM, you’d never guess he makes his living as an investment advisor. The truth is, he’s…
Master Hawaiian Quilter Aunty Stella Akana
By Catherine Tarleton Lined with echoing ripples that mark her journey’s years, her face tells the story of smiles and joys and meticulous craftwork. With needle and thread, Aunty Stella Akana (“Granny” to her extended ‘ohana) creates master works in…
Ka Puana: Suzanne’s Edible Art Cookbook
These excerpts and art are from Kailua-Kona resident Suzanne Bearth’s book, Suzanne’s Edible Art Cookbook. Used with permission. Whale’s Tail Seafoam Candy Ingredients 1 pound white sugar 1 C water 4 T white vinegar 3 T light corn syrup 1/2…
Healing Plants: Pia
By Barbara Fahs Haupia, the ever-popular coconut pudding dessert, has been a staple in Hawai‘i since World War II. If you have ever attended a lū‘au or a local style wedding, chances are you have eaten this gelatinous culinary confection.…
The Mighty Guava
By Sonia R. Martinez Guavas (Psidium guajava) are one of those fruits that everyone living in Hawai‘i knows and loves, and yet sort of takes for granted. Loaded with more vitamin C than any citrus, one medium guava can provide…
Music Legend in the Making: Sean Robbins
By Le‘a Gleason The article “The Secrets of Generations: How Slack Key Guitar Grew Community and Culture,” in the March-April 2014 Ke Ola, referenced slack key guitar as “the secrets of generations.” In days past, celebrated music legend Gabby Pahinui…
A Grand Dame in Hilo
By Denise Laitinen When Lorraine Shin first set eyes on the sprawling Victorian perched atop the hill at the end of Puueo Street in Hilo, she knew the house was an absolute treasure. “You could see the beauty and charm…
Managing with Aloha: Ha‘aha‘a
By Rosa Say Let’s talk story about initiative, humility, and ‘the local way.’ Having initiative is a very good thing. With initiative you use the ability to assess situations; you have insight. You can begin things independently, and you do.…
Kaukulaelae, We Honor You
By Gayle Kaleilehua Greco The sun shines, glistening on the waters of Keauhou Bay. The palm trees give notice to the wind as it moves across the land. The paddlers glide their canoe across the sea, propelled in rhythmic stroke.…
“Mama” Lily Kong: Keauhou Kupuna
By Kate Kealani H. Winter Mama Lily’s two pairs of boots sit near the door of the family house in Keauhou mauka. Up before dawn as usual, daughter Lily can’t find “Mama” in the house and sees that one pair…
Let Your Love Grow: How to include living floral and greenery in your wedding décor
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…
Helping Local Charities During the Holidays
By Katherine Kama‘ema‘e Smith Holiday giving is an American tradition. Sharing the harvest at makahiki time is also a Hawaiian tradition. For this reason, many Maui nonprofits plan their annual appeals and fund raising events in the days leading up…
Aloha Wale ka Nikiniki
Aloha wale ka nikiniki Ke kanaenae pua o Mailehuna E ae ia ana ia Kapaa I ke kahuli a ke kalukalu Honi u i ke ala o ka hinalo e Pe wale i ka uaua E lei ae au E…
Breaking Ground in 2015: West Maui Hospital Medical Center is almost here!
By Katherine Kama‘ema‘e Smith Just north of Kā‘anapali, on land that is part of the Kā‘anapali 2020 community plan, sits 14.994 acres of land between the Honoapi‘ilani Highway and Kā‘anapali Coffee Farms. This site will soon become the first hospital…
Publisher Letter, Maui County
As we close out 2014, I am excited to share news about the growth of Ke Ola’s Maui County edition. As you’ll notice, this issue is more substantial than the previous one. Mahalo nui loa to the many businesses which…
