

Video: READY TO WATCH NOW! Hawaiian Earth Day
Aloha, "Hawaiian Earth Day" is ready for viewing. Enjoy! One hour, 28 minutes of entertainment and education. Join us and a host of talented artists as we celebrate this big blue place we call honua (earth). Artists Include: Mailani Makainai - A lot like Love Buckman Coe - Malama Ka 'aina The Human Revolution - Clean Food Baba B - Another Rainbow Aidan James - Live at The MACC Soul Redemption - Hawaii 1978 Empty Hands - To My People The Julian Day - Turkish Morning Club Ka'au

Article: Sunflowers, The New "Flower Power" is actually a flower...
Pacific Biodiesel turns sunflower seeds into oil for cooking and massages — in addition to biofuel... Some of last year’s harvest from sunflower fields that dazzled motorists along Kuihelani and Honoapiilani highways has been transformed into cosmetic-grade sunflower oils to lubricate patrons in Maui spas. Around 1,330 gallons of sunflower oil was generated from the first 14-acre field farmed by Pacific Biodiesel last year. Company founder and President Bob King said this pas

Navigating Hawaii: Windward, Leeward, Mauka, Makai
One of the most unique aspects of Hawaii has got to be its microclimates. One side of the island may be raining buckets while at the same time, the other side will be soaking up the sun. These characteristics describe areas of the island we often refer to as the “windward” and “leeward” sides. It’s important to understand these terms because they’re used frequently on the islands as geographical reference points when giving directions.Windward and leeward. Can you tell the di


Video: Hawaiian Earth Day
Join us and a host of talented artists as we celebrate this big blue place we call honua (earth). Artists Include: Mailani Makainai - A lot like Love Buckman Coe - Malama Ka 'aina The Human Revolution - Clean Food Baba B - Another Rainbow Aidan James - Live at The MACC Soul Redemption - Hawaii 1978 Empty Hands - To My People The Julian Day - Turkish Morning Club Ka'au Crater Boys - Surf Other Features Include: The Dalai Lama - Addressing The Environment Francis Sinenci - Buil


Article: Cultivating a “konohiki” Mindset for the Future…
Cultivating a “konohiki” mindset for the future… Aloha ʻāina momona! Aia a kau ka i‘a i ka wa‘a, mana‘o ke ola. One can think of life after the fish is in the canoe. This ʻōlelo noʻeau (Hawaiian proverb) implies that big life dreams can be pursued only if the immediate needs to sustain life are secured. This sentiment is at the root of KUA’s mission. To revive foundations that support ʻāina momona–healthy and abundant resources that contribute to community well-being and resi

Article: Ukulele Virtuoso, Taimane Gardner
This talented Hawaii artist needs to be on your playlist. BY TIFFANY HILL Each decade brings forth a new crop of talented Hawaii musicians. In the 1970s, Gabby Pahinui, the Sons of Hawaii and Sunday Manoa gave voice to the Hawaiian Renaissance, the movement sparking a revival of cultural identity for Native Hawaiians. The ’80s and ’90s were the Golden Age of contemporary Hawaiian music. Artists such as The Manao Company, Kapena, Israel Kamakawiwoole, Kealii Reichel, Hapa and

Article: Hawaiians "We Respectfully Request the Restoration of our Country"
Haunani-Kay Trask : Native Hawaiian Activist, Speaker and Professor Most importantly: There shouldn't be any reason to fear Hawaiian Sovereignty, the activists aren't interested in kicking anyone out of Hawaii or seeking any sort of revenge. It would, however, undermine most all claims to land ownership of Hawaiian land that since were never anyone's land (other than the Hawaiian Royalty) to sell in the first place. Most all rights to land in Hawaii can only be clearly and le

Recipe: Momi’s ‘Opae (Shrimp) Fajitas
Momi’s ‘Opae Fajitas ½ lb med. Shrimp or “Opae” ½ lg Onion of choice 1 red bell pepper 2 tbsp coconut oil 1 lg clove garlic, minced ½ tsp coarse sea salt 2 tsp cumin 1 tsp turmeric ½ tsp red chili pepper 8 oz. pineapple, crushed 4 tortillas of choice Heat oil and sauté all but the shrimp and pineapple for 3 mins. On high, reduce to med. Add shrimp, stir for 2 mins or until pink and curly. Remove from heat, add pineapple. Heat tortillas on open flame. Serve with mango sa

Article: Maui Town Names Defined
You may find variations on these definitions as the Hawaiian language is rich with varied meanings. Kahului - scented tree Wailuku - destroying water Lahaina. -means cruel sun Ka’anapali - rolling cliffs Napili - a coming together place. Pili” by itself has several meanings, the most common alluding to closeness, friendship, and sticking together Hana - work Kipahulu - fetch from exhausted gardens Kihei - cape, cloak, shawl or blanket Makawao - Eye of the Forest Ulupalakua -


The "Merrie Monarch:" King David Kalakaua
After Lunalilo's death, another election was held in 1874, this time pitting Kalakaua against queen dowager Emma. Kalakaua won by a huge majority following which Emma's supporters started a riot that had to be quelled by American and British marines. Though Kalakaua was not related to the Kamehameha line, his father, Kapaakea, was great grandson of Kameeiamoku, one of Kamehameha I's strongest supporters. On his mother's side, Kalakaua was related to other Kona chiefs. Educate