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Behind The Brand
Kūha'o Zane shares about the history, heritage, and kuelana of Sig Zane Designs Article by Matias Arredondo | Photography by Sig Zane Designs If you’ve ever seen a green and white “Live Aloha” bumper sticker with a little lehua leaf, you already know about Sig Zane Designs. However, not many people knew what a lehua leaf looked like when that sticker emerged a few decades ago. As that campaign grew and gained recognition, the organic image became a Hawaiian icon. This is the story of the...
August 2024
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From Basic to Community-Forward Boutique Hotel
Connection is at the heart of this local hotel’s transformation Article by Sara Stover | Photography by Fletch Photography Standing on the serene lanai of PACIFIC 19 Kona’s recently remodeled suite, you’d never know you were in the annex of the former Kona Seaside Hotel, let alone in the heart of Kailua-Kona. Built in 1970, the hotel has undergone several renovations over the past two years, thanks to the vision of its new owners. In 2020, investment and development firm Nine Brains purchased...
August 2024
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Lava Lights Galleries
CJ Kale delights the world with his world-class photography Article by Matias Arredondo | Photography by Lava Light Galleries Anyone can take pictures, but not everyone can capture the essence of a moment. At some point, we all grabbed our cameras or phones and quickly shot at what we had in front of us. Yet, a true photographer must think outside the box, presenting what the eye can see with a nuanced perspective. That’s exactly what local artist CJ Kale achieves with his photography. ...
August 2024
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A Place To Learn And To Call Home
Sue Brown: from preschool teacher to real estate agent Article by Sara Stover | Photography by Fletch Photography In 1982, Sue Brown and her family traveled from their home in Queensland, Australia to Hawai’i Island for what she assumed would be a short-term adventure. Her husband, Hilary, accepted a two-year position as manager of MacFarms of Hawai’i and the family relocated to their new home in South Kona. Soon after arriving, Sue searched for a preschool for her two-year-old son Tim and...
August 2024
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