Hale

For Ko Olina

Hale Magazine

In the Hawaiian language, hale (pronounced huh’-leh) translates to “home” or “host”.

Hale is an intimate expression of the aloha spirit found throughout the islands and a reflection of the hospitality of Ko Olina. You will find that hale is more than a structure, it is a way of life. Ko Olina celebrates the community it’s privileged to be a part of and welcomes you to immerse yourself in these stories of our home.

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17 Mar 2025

Wisdom on Wheels

Guiding children from birth to age 5, the Tutu and Me program offers children and caregivers an opportunity to explore subjects like music, science, creative arts, and language through the lens of Hawaiian values.

27 Feb 2025

The Stone and the Self

Don Matsumura shares that while his journey from working in a rock quarry to becoming a stone sculptor now makes sense to him, he initially struggled with insecurities related to choosing the artist path.

19 Feb 2025

Electric Explorations

The warm water discharged from the Kahe Power Plant’s submerged pipes attracts scores of tropical fish, making Electric Beach a snorkeler’s delight. Visit Electric Beach’s marine wonderland by heading west along Farrington Highway.

07 Feb 2025

Pinoy Pride

Filipino History Culture encourages community engagement and civic action, inviting students to consider topics such as human rights, resilience and sustainability, the effects of migration on Filipino identity.

29 Jan 2025

Legacy Bound

Sheldon’s connection to the ranch began in the early ’90s. His father, Ivan, who preferred outdoor work to a conventional 9-to-5 job, would allow Sheldon to tag along to the “mountain” and help with small ranch tasks or go hunting.

23 Jan 2025

Orchid ‘Ohana

S&W Orchids’ two-acre nursery—started by Jeremy’s parents, Carmela and Stan Watanabe—grows an impressive amount of orchid flowers, as well as other curious plants, for retail markets and orchid enthusiasts on O‘ahu.

20 Jan 2025

Kirk Fritz: The Endurance Athlete

Kirk Fritz is a multi-sport athlete with more than three decades of competition under his belt, from paddling the Moloka‘i Hoe outrigger canoe race. He has served as director of Ko Olina Beach + Sports Club since 2010.

24 Sep 2024

Upward Gazing

Photography has long been a creative passion for Carvalho, who grew up documenting his friends skateboarding and surfing near Lualualei on O‘ahu’s West Side. Then, in 2018, a chance job offer as a fulltime videographer afforded an opportunity to transform his hobby into a career.

19 Sep 2024

The Land Speaks

Located on the most northwestern tip of Oʻahu, the raw, rugged beauty of Kaʻena is accessible through on-foot hiking at Kaʻena Point State Park. In Hawaiian lore, Kaʻena Point is known as the “jumpingoff” point for souls departing the earthly world.

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