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by Keri Kodama One day, on the island of Oʻahu, the three ‘Io brothers were exploring an open market. There were colorful flowers, fresh fruits and vegetables, and many more exciting things for sale. They could hardly decide what to ...

The 22-mile stretch of coastline on the west coast of Oʻahu, beginning at Piliokahe Ridge and ending at Kaʻena Point, marks the boundary defined as the Waiʻanae moku. If you travel too fast on Farrington Highway, you might miss the ...

Tephra Fall Resources American Red Cross - Pacific Islands Region During a disaster, the American Red Cross handles sheltering and helps to provide immediate assistance in your area. Please visit their website for information and guidance on preparedness, response, and ...

General Advice for Everyone During Tephra Fall If tephra fall is possible: Go home, if possible, to avoid traveling in potentially hazardous conditions. Tephra fall can reduce visibility and make roads slippery. If you or any members of our family ...

Guidance for Volcanic Tephra Fall Kīlauea volcano has been erupting episodically within the summit caldera since December 23, 2024. Lava fountains have reached up to 1570 feet above the vents, generating eruptive plumes that have risen up to 30,000 feet ...

Closing the Loop,  From Waste to Food Security by Sean Cummings Unlike most vendors at the Kailua Farmers Market, Sean Butterbaugh takes food from people instead of offering it. In fact, only once a month does he actually have anything ...

Planting Seeds, Feeding Young Minds by Grace Cajski Nearly two decades ago, Eliza Lathrop, an American Studies teacher at Punahou, heard her students groan, “ugh, ʻsustainability.’ We already did that!" This was a lightbulb moment for Lathrop. She wanted to ...

Balancing the Buzz by Carolyn Bernhardt Hawaiʻi’s honey bees are the lifeblood of the islands’ agriculture, diligently pollinating many different types of crops and contributing over $200 million in pollination services. But a focus on domestic bees, while boosting food ...

Superfoods in Hawaiʻi: Eating the Rainbow by Megan Herndon There’s a lot of hype around the idea of “superfoods.” But there’s no scientific definition of what makes food a superfood. “Superfood is more of a marketing word than a scientific ...

Chefs in the Spotlight Colin Sato, Devynne Fuga Ah-Mai, Matt Vidusek, & Adam Wade Colin Sato Restaurant: Mugen Website: mugenwaikiki.com Email: colinsato1782@gmail.com Instagram: @chefcolinsato Hometown: Honolulu, HI Trained: Kapiʻolani Community College, restaurants, and hotels on Oʻahu Favorite Dish: My favorite ...