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...

Finance + Legal Services

Protecting Your Paradise

How One Big Island Insurance Veteran Helps Families Safeguard What Matters Most Article by Ryan Garrett | Photography by Alexandra Rowe Photography Tad Nottage's path to becoming one of Kona's most trusted insurance advisors wasn't exactly straightforward. Before entering the industry in 1990, he was an entrepreneur and inventor—he created the insulated fish bags you'll find on boats throughout Hawai‘i today. But it was a personal turning point in 1993 that truly shaped his approach to...

Style + Beauty

Wellness in Focus

How Three Individuals Have Come Together to Care for the Eyes of our Big Island Community Article by Samantha Arredondo | Photography by Fletch Photography Off Hualalai Road, where ocean air and everyday errands intertwine, Eyewear Kona feels less like a clinical stop and more like a place of intention. A meeting point of craftsmanship, medical expertise and a shared belief that caring for vision is inseparable from caring for the whole person. At the center of it all are three professionals...

Fitness

Black Eye to Benchmark

The Unlikely Love Story behind Hualālai’s Iconic Course Article by Johnny Gillespie | Photography by Fletch Photography The trade winds were taking a rare afternoon off when I walked onto the Hualālai Golf Course with two men who know it like family. Brendan Moynahan, the current Director of Golf, has stewarded this place since 2005. Sam Ainslie, the original Director of Golf, was here when “world-class” was merely an aspiration. The welcoming, pristine, championship hosting resort course...

Food + Beverage

From Sundog with Love

Holualoa’s Beloved Sundog Bread is Building Community around Organic, Wholesome and Thoughtful Food Article by Margaret Kearns | Photography by Fletch Photography Wesley Ervin, head baker and co-owner (together with wife Sarah) of Sundog Bread in Holualoa town, was surrounded by a family that valued food—that is, where it comes from, who cultivates it, and how it is grown. “Growing up in North Carolina, I was amazed at the number of people who didn’t share those same values—some who didn’t...

Life + Culture

Crafting Chocolate, Cultivating Community

A Story of Adaptability in Times of Turmoil, Puna Chocolate Company Is Built on the Strength of Local Communities Article by Julia Silva Kurppa | Photography by Anna Velichko When a 65-acre parcel of land in Pahoa drastically dropped in price, veteran Adam Potter could not have anticipated that saying yes to the purchase would amount to a company spanning the entire island of Hawaiʻi—and eventually becoming the largest cocoa farmer in the United States.  Puna Chocolate Company, founded by...

Wellness

Technology Tackles Wellness

The Future is Here with Sophisticated, High-Tech Options for Achieving Whole-Body Optimal Well-Being Article by Margaret Kearns | Photography by Fletch Photography Dr. Dave Arthurs, committed to holistic medicine from an early age, has been practicing osteopathic medicine for nearly 40 years—18 of those spent treating patients in Idaho. In 2005, he brought that experience—and his wife Ruth—to Hawaiʻi Island, where they established Hawaii Family Physicians: Comprehensive Care for the Whole...

Food + Beverage

Curry Chicken & ‘Ulu Salad

An Easy Meal to Fuel Your Busy Weeks with Flavor and Nutrition Article by Jasmine Silverstein | Photography by Fletch Photography This Curry Chicken and ‘Ulu Salad is a foolproof, do-it-yourself meal prep dish for even the busiest weeks. It’s hearty, flavorful and easily customizable—spice it up, mellow it out, or load it with herbs. The star is locally-grown ‘ulu (breadfruit): a nutrient-dense staple full of fiber and quality carbs that keep you energized. Whether you’re packing lunches or...