Community members gathered at Mānele Harbor to welcome voyaging canoe Moʻokiha ʻŌ Piʻilani, as part of a 10-month training voyage focused on deep-sea navigation and traditional provisioning methods.

Increased use of bright string lights at Hulopoʻe Beach Park is disorienting ʻuaʻu kani during nesting season.

Debbie Randall, a recent doctoral graduate, has joined LHES as the new middle school health teacher and is quickly settling into the Lāna‘i community.

Amelia Nelson, the new pre-K teacher at Lāna‘i High & Elementary School, has embraced island life with gratitude and purpose, finding joy in teaching and giving back to the community that captured her heart.

Truck Shop Maui has opened behind the Lāna‘i Service Station, offering much-needed vehicle repair services to the island, including maintenance, diagnostics and tire work.

Lāna‘i continues to struggle with litter and illegal dumping.

The return of kākau uhi to Lāna‘i through the work of Pā Kālai ‘Ili represents a powerful cultural reconnection for individuals like Samson Aki.

James “Jim” Parker, Lāna‘i’s last pineapple plantation manager, is remembered as a dedicated leader and mentor whose decades of service, innovation and care left a lasting impact.

Pamela Alconcel was honored with the Educator of the Year award by the Native Hawaiian Education Association for her decades of dedicated service connecting Lāna‘i students to higher education and Hawaiian culture.

Charity Figuerres, CEO of Lāna‘i Federal Credit Union, was honored with Pacific Business News’ Women Who Mean Business award for her decade-long leadership and unwavering commitment to serving the Lāna‘i community.

Lāna‘i Academy of Performing Arts debuts its original musical “Flight of the Mothman” on June 4 and 5, blending ‘80s nostalgia, humor and mystery.

Natasha Inaba shares how her quest to build a skatepark for her son grew into a community-wide effort that united Lāna‘i in creating a space of hope, growth and joy.

The Lāna‘i Skatepark officially opened on March 29 with a community celebration, marking the fulfillment of years of local advocacy and providing skaters of all ages a dedicated space to enjoy.

Bill 30 is now law, removing the requirement that at least one member of the Board of Variances and Appeals, Fire and Public Safety Commission, Liquor Control Adjudication Board, Liquor Control Commission and Police Commission must be a resident of Lāna‘i.

Two seats on the Lāna‘i Planning Commission are currently vacant. It’s one of the few ways residents have formal say in development decisions.