Fitness

Riding Into A World Of Adventure

E-bikes make Hawai’i Island adventures accessible to everyone Article by Sara Stover | Photography by Fletch Photography The morning sun was climbing over Mauna Kea’s summit as my husband, Patrick, and I unloaded two bikes from our car where Mana Road’s blacktop faded into gravel. Although I gave up bike riding years ago because of an injury, an electric mountain bike I rented from Bike Works Kona was about to open the door to a world of Hawai’i Island adventures I’d assumed were only for the...

June 2024

Life + Culture

Untouched Hawai'i

Highly respected tour company uncovers Hawaii Island’s hidden natural wonders Article by Margaret Kearns | Photography by Fletch Photography From his native Sacramento wetlands to Colorado’s Rocky Mountains, curiosity and exploration have fueled long-time Kona resident Rob Pacheco’s passion for the natural world.  Born just north of Chico along the Pacific Flyway in Northern California, it’s no surprise that birds were the first to capture his interest.  “My grandfather was an avid...

June 2024

Health + Wellness

Caring For Hearts With Serving Hearts

Island Cardiovascular and Vein Institute’s founder, shares his vision and commitment with the Big Island Article by Matias Arredondo | Photography by Fletch Photography Geography is certainly one of Hawai’i’s most considerable virtues. Yet, it can be challenging when residents seek specific medical treatment. In many cases, the only way to find the right specialist is by hopping to a different island. Thankfully, professional visionaries aim to present a solution to that problem.  Dennis Good...

June 2024

Auto + Marine

Super Raft

Old or young, visitor or local, there’s adventure for everyone on Body Glove’s Kona Explorer Article by Ben Fillekes | Photography by Whiteshell Photography It’s a cloudy morning over Kailua-Kona, and the water corralled by Kailua Pier is green glass. It’s 70 degrees and feels like rain. Whatever the weather might bring, I'm looking forward to a morning on the water, rediscovering the Kona Coast, with Body Glove’s super raft, the Kona Explorer.    Walking past yellow barriers onto the pier, I...

June 2024

Life + Culture

Keeping The Past Alive

Kona man shares Hawaiian fishnet making knowledge with younger generation Article by Tianna Morimoto | Photography by Fletch Photography Sitting at the beach in Kailua-Kona with the wind in his face, the ocean in the distance, and the smell of saltwater in the air takes Apolonio ‘Apo’ Kalani Aquino Sr. to a place of peace. He soon takes out a synthetic fishing line and begins to tie dozens of knots to create what will eventually become a large fishnet.   Apo, now 61 years old, holds this...

May 2024

Style + Beauty

Western Aloha For Men

Clothes worn year-round from sea to snow, paddle to saddle, and Waikiki to Waimea. Article by Paul Sullivan | Photography by Western Aloha Western Aloha is a Hawaii-based brand inspired by everyday life on the Big Island of Hawaii –  ranching, rodeos, surfing, paddling, and enjoying time with friends and family.  This is the life of the Paniolo, the Hawaiian cowboys who have been here since 1832. Some of the first Aloha shirts were made out of colorful kimono cloth imported from Japan and...

May 2024

Life + Culture

Father-Son Adventure

How Big Island boys were transformed in the Himalayas Article by John-Mark Deyr | Photography by Fletch Photography and Tiger Hill At age 10, Abraham Hill got a revelation about himself in the middle of a workout with his dad. “I don’t allow myself to do hard things, I quit before I need to. I have more than I can give,” he said while wearing his 14 lb weighted vest.  This workout was part of his father, Tiger’s, secret plan to prepare Abraham for a surprise father-son trekking trip in the...

May 2024

Life + Culture

Q&A With Ahualoa Family Farms

New Owners For The Oldest Mac Nut Factory On Island Article by Matt Holmes | Photography by Ahualoa Family Farms Matt Holmes, Marketing Director of Ahualoa Family Farms, answers some questions about this beloved family operation and the work done to produce the mac nuts that delight the Big Island. Why farming on the Big Island? Chad’s farm business in California supplied feed for local dairies. As the local dairies continued to be replaced by housing developments, Chad set his sights on...

May 2024

Food + Beverage

Re-Imagined Jackie Rey’s

One of Kailua-Kona’s favorite neighborhood bistros keeps the aloha flowing with new owners at the helm. Article by Margaret Kearns | Photography by Fletch Photography It’s been just over one year since Paul Streiter and Angela Rey, co-owners who established Jackie Rey’s Kona, handed over the keys to Chad Atkinson while retaining ownership of their Hilo restaurant. The transition was so smooth, that the restaurant never stopped serving its elevated comfort food while the transfer was completed...

May 2024

Style + Beauty

Boutiquemates

For nearly a decade two women have shared a studio storefront and proved that with friendship, success can be achieved at any stage of life Article by Samantha Arredondo | Photography by Fletch Photography Off Lunapule Road, there is a shared shop corner holding two boutiques run by long-time friends. Just entering the storefront you might not even realize it isn’t one cohesive store, but Amy Sheffield, of Pueo Boutique, and Hannah (Price) Carpenter, of Quill & Feather, have been sharing...

April 2024