Fitness

Hooked

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...

Entertainment

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...

Life + Culture

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...

Life + Culture

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...

Arts + Culture

Only in Hawai’i

Earth's most active volcano can be experienced by locals and visitors, thanks to the commitment of two geologists Article by Matias Arredondo | Photography by Zane Smith When Zane Smith and Erik Stoffel became college roommates, little did they know the future would take them on a joint journey to the Big Island of Hawai’i.  Zane was born and raised in Idaho, while Erik was born in California and then moved to Idaho. Like most children, they loved volcanoes. The power of nature, put on full...

Arts + Culture

Manifesting Artistic Visions

A renowned northern lights researcher helps local artists shine Article by Sara Stover | Photography by Fletch Photography When Dr. Dirk Lummerzheim first met his wife, Jill Backus, at the University of Alaska Fairbanks 40 years ago, he focused on the precipitation of energetic particles into the atmosphere, visually manifesting as the aurora. A photograph of the Milky Way over Pololū, Hawaiʻi was the last thing on his mind, let alone how to help the artist who captured it shine.  After over...

Fitness

A Miracle Finish

Kona man pushes through injuries and illness to become an Ironman triathlete Article by Tianna Morimoto | Photography by Mel Arredondo On October 26, 2024, Kaiden Lieto woke up to accomplish a goal he had trained for years: completing the Ironman Triathlon in his home of Kailua-Kona. Lieto got into the water and began the 2.4-mile swim. After that came the 112-mile bike ride and a 26.2-mile run, along the roads of the Kona coast.  As he made his way back into town while on the run, Lieto had...

Auto + Marine

Enjoying the Ride

Spreading aloha from two wheels for more than a decade with family and Kiser Motorcycles Article by Ryan Garrett | Photography by Mel Arredondo Kaumana Barton, Kiser Motorcycles’ general manager, has been riding with a special group of street companions since he first got on a bike—his family. “My first bike actually was my grandpa's last bike, which I restored when I was in high school,” Kaumana says. “It was my dad's first bike too. And then I got that running, and I rode that all through...

Life + Culture

Celebrating Men At The Stoves

A quartet of veteran chefs are taking Four Seasons Hualalai’s culinary scene to new heights Article by Margaret Kearns | Photography by Fletch Photography The most recent iteration of the resort’s signature oceanfront restaurant marks the third phase of its evolution over nearly 30 years.  Debuting as the casually elegant Pahui‘a restaurant when the resort opened in 1996, it underwent a significant design and menu metamorphosis in 2012 re-emerging as ULU + Sushi. Now with the unveiling of a...

Life + Culture

Pizza, Pasta, and Precision

Bianellis is upping its game with new ingredients and flavors that defy the norm Article by Samantha Arredondo | Photography by Whiteshell Photography Co. Bianellis, our local Italian treasure, keeps getting better and better. I had the privilege of tasting both new menu items and old favorites they have worked hard to elevate.  A significant change they have made is the flour for their pizza dough. Rather than Pizza Flour, the standard for most pizzerias in the U.S., Tommy Dews, owner and...