Fitness

The Gentle Martial Art

Building Confidence, Character and Discipline With Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Training in Kona Article by Margaret Kearns | Photography by Fletch Photography Kailua-Kona business owner Horlando Monteiro was born in the Amazon Rainforest and raised in Brazil’s oceanside city of Natal. Growing up there, he says, he was a “scrappy young kid” often engaging in street fighting with friends. Today, that scrappy kid is 31 years old and respected as one of his generation’s top contenders in Mixed Martial...

Life + Culture

The Hunter’s Legacy

Justin Lee Walks the Narrow Path of Masculinity by Stewarding His Family and Home, From Mountain Heights to Ocean Floor Article by Julia Silva Kurppa | Photography by Various Photographers “In the ocean, everything is amplified,” says Justin Lee. Lee remembers the day he discovered his son’s name while diving with a dear friend, Mike Hong. It was a joyous day spent floating in the blue. “I was trying to shoot this ‘ahi, and I missed a layup of a shot. The first thing that hit my ears was Mike...

Entertainment

Fiction That Shakes

Kona Resident and Prolific Author N.T. McQueen Answers Questions About His New Book, Never Hide From the Devil Article by Matias Arredondo | Photography by Fletch Photography Born and raised in Northern California, Nathan McQueen earned a Bachelor's in Literature and a Master’s in Creative Writing from Sacramento State University. In 2021, his family moved to Kona. Though he has taught at eight different colleges and universities in both California and Hawaiʻi, his favorite place to teach and...

Home + Design

Choose Supporting Yourself

Living Edit’s Founder Serves the Big Island and Beyond Article by Matias Arredondo | Photography by Anna Velichko After completing the KonMari® process, Laurel Tincher realized her work went far beyond organizing. It was mentorship. Clients weren’t just looking for someone to tidy their homes; they were seeking clarity, calm and a sense of control during moments of transition. She opened her home to share her experience with Kona Coast Magazine.  My home is a living example of how the KonMari...

Life + Culture

Portraits of Impact

A Tribute to the Women Edifying Our Community. Introducing Kona Coast’s 2026 Women of Influence Article by Julia Silva Kurppa | Photography by Fletch Photography CINDY ROBINSON MULLEN Global ambassador for the END Fund, chair of the American Red Cross Tiffany Circle, and a leader within Queen’s Health Systems and North Hawaiʻi Hospice. What draws you to philanthropy work? It’s simple and empowering at the same time. Give what you can: $10, 10 minutes, or 10 “thinking of you” messages...

Wellness

Waves of Womanhood

The Inspiring Story of Rebekah Moyer, Where Personal Growth, Motherhood and Content Creation Collide Article by Emily Ordoñez | Photography by Cadencia Photography Ever since moving to Hawaiʻi in 2020, Rebekah Moyer has become an influential local figure through social media. Rebekah is a multi-passionate woman who not only wears but also integrates all her many hats into a wholesome, balanced and inspiring lifestyle.  Rebekah is a breath of fresh air, creating relatable, attainable content...

Local Services

Family Roots

A Kealakekua Building Finds New Life as L.H.L. Feed Store Opens Its Second Location Article by Amy Carlson | Photography by Fletch Photography In Kealakekua, life moves at a steady pace framed by green landscapes, cool mountain air and the familiar buildings along Hawaiʻi Belt Road. But often, these buildings themselves, and the stories behind them, matter just as much as the people and businesses that bring them to life.  Just outside Kainaliu, one such group of buildings remained largely...

Food + Beverage

Invest In Your Mornings

Bethany Reid, Private Chef and Mom of Four, Shares Her 3-Step Morning Routine Article and Photography by Bethany Reid Starting the day off on my terms is one of the foundational ways I invest in myself. Committing to a very simple morning routine has given me a built-in time each day to connect with myself and prepare for whatever the day may bring!  Getting up just a little earlier than the rest of the family gives me time to journal (always a swamp, bragg, gratitude, desire), move my...

Wellness

Slow Down Together

Rediscover Connection and Presence at Four Seasons Resort Lanai Article by Johnny Gillespie | Photography by Courtesy Four Seasons Resort Lāna‘i Living on the Kona Coast, we are surrounded by the beauty of ocean views, golden sunsets and warm breezes. It's a romantic paradise. For couples who live here, it can become commonplace, and the beauty can be crowded out by life's pressures. Work schedules, kids, commitments and the constant pull of responsibility can leave little room to pause...

Style + Beauty

Be Human. Be Kind.

Kona’s HumanKINDgirls Is Investing in Cultivating Self-Love and Confidence Article by Margaret Kearns | Photography by McKenna Kleiner Photography Long-time Kona resident Natalie Bruce has spent more than 20 years in the beauty, fashion, film and music industries. Today, she continues to work as a makeup artist on Hollywood films and TV shows shot in Hawaiʻi, while heading up HumanKINDglow, a skin care brand with a purpose. Founded by Natalie three years ago in Holualoa, she serves as CEO. ...