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Honoring A Queen
Kona celebrates Queen Lili'uokalani, the beloved first and last monarch of the Kingdom of Hawai’i, each Labor Day weekend.
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Ripples In Hawai'i
The story of how a man's idea became statewide physical training for first responders.
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You Can Be Part
Four local non-profits that are making an impact on the local community.
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Hidden In Tribal Ink
Che Kā’eo Pilago: a redemptive story of a generational tattoo artist.
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Beyond The Crown
The Miss Kona Coffee Scholarship Competition helps women gain life skills and serve their community.
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Honoring A Queen
Kona celebrates Queen Lili'uokalani, the beloved first and last monarch of the Kingdom of Hawai’i, each Labor Day weekend. Article by Margaret Kearns | Photography by Charla Photography The Queen Lili‘uokalani Canoe Race, with a course spanning 18 miles along the Kona Coast, is the world’s largest outrigger canoe long-distance race, attracting some 3,000 paddlers annually from 13 countries worldwide. Hosted by Kailua-Kona’s Kai‘opua Canoe Club, formed in 1929 and one of the oldest clubs in the...
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Ripples In Hawai'i
The story of how a man's idea became statewide physical training for first responders. Article by Matias Arredondo | Photography by Fletch Photography Police recruit class is intense. It's a lot of running, and the soon-to-be officers undergo stringent exercises. But then, it’s up to each officer to keep that lifestyle going. As time passes, the late night shifts, eating habits, and stress keep most officers from staying in shape. In 2021, the Hawai’i Police Department (HPD) tried to improve...
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Four local non-profits that are making an impact on the local community. Article by Johnny Gillespie | Photography by Various Photographers The start of the year is the best time to think about giving back. How will your generosity have an impact in 2025? Here are a few of our local favorites, maximizing impact in diverse ways. We highly recommend them. Hawaii Fitness Foundation Hawaii Fitness Foundation (HFF) is a nonprofit organization that uplifts Hawai’i’s first responders and...
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Hidden In Tribal Ink
Che Kā’eo Pilago: a redemptive story of a generational tattoo artist. Article by John-Mark Dyer | Photography by Fletch Photography It’s Wednesday morning, and Che Kā’eo Pilago is tucked at the back of a colorful tattoo shop in the Old Industrial shopping area. He is working intently but easily on a young man’s arm. He is laying down rough guidelines for his tattoo pen with a red marker. His work is quick and makes the art look effortless. It’s no wonder, since Che has been tattooing since he...
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