Raising Sails and Sharing Provisions with Voyaging Canoe Moʻokiha ʻŌ Piʻilani
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.
Camping Lights and ʻUaʻu Kani: Protecting Seabirds at Hulopoʻe
Increased use of bright string lights at Hulopoʻe Beach Park is disorienting ʻuaʻu kani during nesting season.
Debbie Randall Joins LHES as Middle School Health Teacher
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.
New LHES Teacher, Amelia Nelson Embraces Life on Lāna‘i
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 Now Offering Vehicle Services on Lāna‘i
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.
Dumped and Forgotten Trash Across Lāna‘i
Lāna‘i continues to struggle with litter and illegal dumping.
Past and Presence in the Ceremony of Uhi: Hawaiian Traditional Tattooing and the Grounding of Cultural Identity
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.
In Remembrance of James “Jim” Parker, Lāna‘i’s Last Pineapple Plantation Manager
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 Receives Educator of the Year Award
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.
Honoring Charity Figuerres for Her Commitment to Lāna‘i
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.
LAPA Brings Flight of the Mothman to the Stage in June
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.
How the Lāna‘i Skatepark Came to Be
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.
Lāna‘i Skatepark Opens with Community Celebration
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 Becomes Law, Removing Lāna‘i’s Reserved Commission Seats
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.
Lāna‘i Planning Commission Needs Applicants
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.
