Style + Beauty

Consciously Curated Fashion

At The Shop by Jada, custom-branded hats, island-made jewelry, and distinctive “beach to bar” apparel from sustainably-focused, socially-responsible brands are always in style Article by Sara Stover | Photography by Fletch Photography The subtle hum of contemporary jazz and a delicate floral fragrance greet visitors to The Shop by Jada, in the heart of Holualoa. A pale pink dress tousled by the upcountry breeze is tastefully displayed on a mannequin on the shop’s lanai. Within, custom-branded...

Food + Beverage

Tomatoes Meet Ricotta

Whipped Ricotta with slow roasted tomatoes, perfect for shared bites with good conversation! Article by Bethany Reid | Photography by CommunityEats It's so rare when are you actually able to sit down on the table and connect eye to eye with the people who are most important to you. These moments are few and far between. When I get them, I usually want to be eating something delicious at the same time! I recently spent a week with all eight of my siblings doing just that—and it felt like...

Style + Beauty

Island Roots, Global Runways

Courtney Scherer on modeling, skincare, and the power of confidence Article by Matias Arredondo | Photography by Courtsey of Courtney Scherer For Courtney Scherer, modeling wasn’t the dream, at least not at first. Growing up on the island of O‘ahu, she was more focused on fantasy novels than fashion, more Hermione Granger than haute couture. But fate had other plans, and it all started with a subway ride in Seoul. “I was visiting my family in South Korea the summer after freshman year of high...

Arts + Culture

Simply Maggie Q

Born in Honolulu, but the Kona Coast is now her Hawai’i home Article by Jennifer Birn | Photography by Courtesy of Maggie Q Hawai’i-born Maggie Q has been captivating audiences for the better part of 20 years with action roles in high-profile films like Mission: Impossible III  with Tom Cruise, Live Free or Die Hard opposite Bruce Willis and all three films in the Divergent franchise. She was the title character in the popular TV show Nikita and is currently starring in the title role...

Arts + Culture

Changing Lives Through Music

Grammy-nominated musician LT Smooth builds a music-focused trade school to uplift Kona’s youth Article by Tianna Morimoto | Photography by Fletch Photography Sitting atop Lako Street in Kailua-Kona is a two-acre property that’s changing lives through music. The music is more than just sound. It is a force for healing, connection, and opportunity. The land is the future home of a nonprofit trade school dedicated to empowering youth through music, culture, and hands-on learning. The school was...

Food + Beverage

Superfood Snack Bites

Kid-approved, no-bake bites perfect for lunchboxes, play dates, or an on-the-go boost Article by Jasmine Silverstein | Photography by Meals in a HeartBeat Are you looking for a snack that’s healthy, quick, and something your keiki will actually eat? These no-bake Superfood Snack Bites check all the boxes. Naturally sweet, a little chewy, and just the right size for little hands, they’re packed with real-food ingredients that fuel growing bodies (and busy grown-ups too). The base is soft...

Life + Culture

75 Years of Wonder

HPA celebrates global culture while staying grounded in place Article by Sara Stover | Photography by Hawai’i Preparatory Academy In the countryside of Waimea sits Hawai’i Preparatory Academy (HPA), a private school surrounded by rolling hills, green from the rain ka makani brings. In Hawaiian, ka makani means "the wind.” At HPA, it is at once a mascot inspired by Waimea’s mighty, ever-changing winds, as well as a symbol of the adaptable, strong spirit that faculty and students have...

Life + Culture

Soccer With Heart

Where every child gets a chance to shine Article by Liz Collard Arnold | Photography by Mel Arredondo Tim Buskirk has served as regional commissioner of the American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO), a soccer club for kids ages 6-19 in Kona, Hawai’i, since 2017. He loves being involved in youth development, not just as athletes, but as upright citizens. Founded in 1964, AYSO’s mission is to “develop and deliver quality youth soccer programs that promote a fun, family environment.” What sets...

Life + Culture

Raising Resilient Kids

Parenting with purpose in an anxious, overinformed world Article and Photography by Stephanie Daniels I often find it incredibly painful to witness my keiki experience failure. It brings back memories of my childhood and the hurtful feelings I endured—feelings I wish to shield my children from at all costs. With all the resources and knowledge I've accumulated over the years, my deepest desire is to give them more than I had and protect them from things I experienced that made me...

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...