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. ...

Finance + Legal Services

Yielding the Greatest Returns

Stadia Financial’s Chief Operations Officer Shares About Everyday Investments Article by Matias Arredondo | Photography by Fletch Photography Kari Clark has been part of Stadia Financial from the initial vision through the launch of the Investment Advisory Firm in Hawai‘i. Here is what she had to say when asked about investment and related concepts. How do you measure success? Being part of building something from the ground up has been incredibly meaningful because it allowed us to shape...

Health + Wellness

Healing in Motion

Lokelani Dahl Blends Lomilomi, Dance and Aloha on Hawaiʻi Island Article by Matias Arredondo | Photography by Hailey Cartwright By the time Lokelani Dahl places her hands on a client, decades of lived experience flow into the work—ancestral ties to Hawaiʻi, years of clinical massage training, deep immersion in Lomilomi and a lifetime of hula that shapes every movement. Lokelani, owner of Lanilomi Massage Therapy, offers customized bodywork from her brick-and-mortar studio in Kailua-Kona and...

Fitness

Uphill Battle

Local Strength for Global Hope Article by Julia Silva Kurppa | Photography by Alexandra Rowe Photo This past February, Hawai‘i’s fitness community gathered to compete in a grueling seven-mile course through Kona Coffee and Tea’s coffee fields.  The event is aptly called “Uphill Battle.” The course is designed to simulate the toll of trekking with heavy packs at high altitudes in the Himalayas. A blend of endurance and strength training makes this Hawai‘i's most iconic functional fitness...

Home + Design

Livable Island Luxury

Creating Unique Spaces That Are Tailor-Made To Be Approachable and Luxurious Article by Sara Stover | Photography by Alicia Greenwell Photography When interior designer Barbie Palomino ordered a custom bed for her client’s Kukio residence, it was the culmination of a lengthy decision-making process.  “I explored several options with the Cavens before settling on an investment piece for the master bedroom from a designer furniture line. But when I checked up on the order, I learned that the...

Home Services

Guarding the ʻĀina

Native Values Blend With Eco-friendly Innovation to Protect Hawaiʻi Island Homes Article by Matias Arredondo | Photography by Fletch Photography Christina Kawamoto-Butler is not your typical pest control operator. As she sits in her Kona office, reflecting on a career that spans over a decade, she reveals a milestone that is still sinking in. In 2025, she became the only woman in the state of Hawaiʻi to hold a pest control operator license. This was a natural progression in her career, but the...

Food + Beverage

Intention in Every Bite

A Journey Through Flavor and Tradition at NOIO’s Omakase Bar Article and Photography by Julia Silva Kurppa I’ve often fantasized about my dream date: a golden Kona sunset while waves caress the shore of Kahuwai Bay. As my husband leaned over the railing of the high-end Japanese concept restaurant, whales began to grace us with their dances. I asked my husband to pinch me, and to my surprise, it hurt. This experience was real indeed, and it would only get better. Captivated by the sights, our...