Standing Sentinel
The lighthouse was automated in 1964, ending the long lineage of keepers. Today, its operation and maintenance is overseen by the U.S. Coast Guard, one of the 15 Hawaiʻi lighthouses under its care.
29 Apr 2026Raised from the Ruins
Joseph K. Simpliano and Carmen Guzman-Simpliano have been leading efforts to restore Kū‘īlioloa through their Waiʻanae-based nonprofit, Kingdom Pathways. Old heiau at the precipice of a short-spurred peninsula along the Waiʻanae coast.
29 Apr 2026Ladayna Aranas: The Youth Ambassador
Ladayna Aranas: Winning Youth of the Year is definitely an accomplishment. It took a lot of brain power, a lot of support, and a lot of tears to get to this point. It’s something I’m most definitely proud of.
09 Apr 2026The Hidden Giant
Kāneana has many stories to tell. According to legend, the 100-foot-tall, 450-foot-deep cave named for Kāne, the Hawaiian god of creation, is where humankind first emerged from the womb of the earth goddess Haumea.
05 Apr 2026Holding the Line
Many who live in Waiʻanae still fish not for sport, but to feed their families and, when the catch is plentiful, the community as well. You often see them as you drive down Farrington Highway.
01 Apr 2026A Legacy of Healing
On the hillside peaks of Pu‘u Mā‘ili‘ili, among the medical buildings of the Waiʻanae Coast Comprehensive Health Center, lies a sanctuary of ancient wisdom. Opened in 2009, the center is named after the late “Aunty Aggie,” as she was affectionately known.
17 Feb 2026The Game Plan
Borgia mentored a dozen emerging entrepreneurs in creating a business plan, filing an LLC, and running the on-campus arcade after opening to the public in May of the same year. In class once a week, Arcademy students worked on staffing and scheduling, balancing the books.
22 Aug 2025Kaleo Patterson: The Kahu
Kahu Kaleo Patterson is a Native Hawaiian pastor and professor and holds a doctorate in ministry. A vicar at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Wahiawā, he also serves as president of the Pacific Justice and Reconciliation Center.
11 Aug 2025For the Love of a Language
At Kula Kaiapuni ‘o Kapolei, class feels less conventional and more communal, a shared learning experience centered on the stewardship of ‘olelo Hawaiʻi. The learning continues outdoors, too, as the haumana (pupils) tend a garden.