Eddie Aikau: A Legendary Waterman and Guardian of the Sea Eddie Aikau is a name that echoes throughout Hawaiʻi and beyond, symbolizing courage, sacrifice, and aloha. As a legendary big wave surfer and the first official lifeguard at Waimea Bay, Eddie’s legacy is deeply tied to the ocean, Hawaiian culture, and the values of mālama…
History of Kaho’olawe off the Wailea, Maui Coast
**Exploring Kahoʻolawe: Hawaii’s Sacred and Resilient Island** Kahoʻolawe, the smallest of Hawaii’s eight main islands, is a place of both historical significance and natural beauty. With an area of just over 11,000 acres, the island has seen a tumultuous history, from ancient Hawaiian settlements to its controversial use as a military bombing range. Today, Kahoʻolawe…
Kamehemeha’s Last Battle
The Last Battle Kamehameha I began a war of conquest, winning his first major skirmish in the battle of Mokuʻōhai (a fight between Kamehameha and Kiwalaʻo in July, 1782 at Keʻei, south of Kealakekua Bay on the Island of Hawaiʻi.) Kiwalaʻo was killed. By 1795, having fought his last major battle at Nuʻuanu on O‘ahu…
The Great Mahele
The Great Māhele: The Origin Of Hawaiian Land Titles At the time of Captain Cook’s contact with the Hawaiian Islands the land was divided into several independent Kingdoms. By right of conquest, each King was owner of all the lands within his jurisdiction. After selecting lands for himself, the King allotted the remaining to the…
Molokai in a Nutshell
Molokai is a very special place here in Hawaii, a place shrouded in secrecy and mystery even to locals from the different islands. My friends were always surprise at my extensive knowledge of the island – its place names, stories and people. My father, who is a photographer, is an expert in Molokai place names….