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Deep Waters, Big Fish, Small Boat Article by Liz Collard Arnold | Photography by Whiteshell Photography Co. Matt McMullin, Keauhou Fire Station firefighter and owner of Pacific Exterior Maintenance, a commercial and residential exterior cleaning business in West Hawai’i, spends his off time in his kayak chasing adventure and his next meal in the powerful, vast ocean. Originally from Victoria, Canada, Matt moved to O’ahu with his family as a 10-year-old before relocating to the Big Island when...
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A New View of Hawai’i
Flight of Aloha’s thrilling virtual ride shows the beauty and culture of the islands Article by Nathan McQueen | Photography by Flight of Aloha As a resident of Kona, I was excited to experience the new Flight of Aloha attraction, a 4K interactive experience of Hawai’i, located at the King Kamehameha Hotel, where you can “feel like you’re truly soaring over the Hawaiian islands.” With their illuminated neon pink sign, I found it easily and signed up for their popular double feature. Inside...
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Exploring New Takes on Liquid Aloha
Hawai‘i Island’s oldest, much beloved craft beer brand is expanding its offerings with an exciting new product Article by Margaret Kearns | Photography by Kailua Beverage Company Perhaps you’ve spotted a colorful new canned beverage with a charming bird logo on the grocery shelves at some local stores. The product, Kōlea Hop Water, was introduced with a soft launch here in October by Kailua Beverage Company, which was founded last year by Kona Brewing Company’s leadership team. The two sister...
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A Foundation of Understanding
Through compassionate service, Aloha Insurance helps clients find appropriate protection Article by Sara Stover | Photography by Liam Tattersall For Tad Nottage of Aloha Insurance, helping others navigate deep waters is in his DNA. “I’m a descendant of Captain Jacob Brown of New Bedford,” says Tad, a waterman and craftsman born and raised in Hawaiʻi. Captain Brown owned “Pele,” the first steam tug boat used in Hawaiʻi, which was primarily for towing vessels in and out of the Honolulu Harbor...
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