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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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.

17 Sep 2024

Kimberly Jeffries: The Witness

Kimberly Jeffries is a freelance underwater photographer, cinematographer, scientific diver, rebreather/open water/freedive instructor, FAA drone pilot, and holds a United States Coast Guard 100- Ton Master Captain’s License.

11 Sep 2024

Miniature Majesty

As a natural palena (boundary marker) between the Mākaha and Waiʻanae ahupua‘a, Lahilahi remains an area rich with cultural and historical significance. Dozens of petroglyphs dot its craggy rock faces.

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