Arts + Culture

Paying It Forward

A second-generation Hawaiian fisherman journeys to share values, skills, and traditions handed down with today’s youth and future generations Article by Margaret Kearns | Photography by Fletch Photography Miloli‘i native Jeff Silva, 41, of Hawaiian and Portuguese descent, has never let his celebrity as a professional longboard surfer, champion outrigger canoe paddler or his success at business diminish his strong sense of kuleana (responsibility) to preserve and protect Hawai‘i’s rich history...

Arts + Culture

A Holiday Classic

West Hawaiʻi Dance Theatre’s marvelous take on the classic Nutcracker ballet Article by Johnny Gillespie | Photography by Susi Childers When Virginia Holte moved to the Big Island in 1986 after a successful dance career, her impact on the dance world was just beginning. “I started a couple of classes at the Aloha Theatre — we had just five students.” She realized there was a lot of talent on the Big Island, but not many who could develop it. “Dance teachers dream to have this many talented...

Life + Culture

Fuzzy Feelings

Finding warmth and meaning in a tropical Christmas Article by Sara Burns | Photography by Living Stones Church Has it ever struck you as funny that we decorate with snowmen and icicles in Hawaiʻi? I don’t know about you, but December 1st hits, and you can find me snuggled up with hot cocoa in front of my Amazon fireplace, listening to those logs crackle (ok, ok, November 1st). Why do we have such a nostalgic connection to all things winter other than hoping longingly for a dip in temperature...

Home + Design

Enduring Investments

Precious metals broker/dealer perfects the art of investing in enduring assets, young artists, and the community Article by Sara Stover | Photography by Fletch Photography A gold 1967 SS 396 Chevelle cruises toward the landing strip at Old Airport, much like it might have 57 years ago when Kona’s main airport was tucked away at the end of Kuakini Highway. Three years after the classic car was built, Kona International Airport opened and the original airport closed. Today, Old Airport’s landing...