Young Brothers’ new ShoreTension mooring system will keep the barge steady against the dock during inclement weather and ocean conditions, enhancing the reliability and safety of cargo operations.

The much-needed acquisition of a new 14-seat school bus for Lāna‘i High & Elementary School was a collaborative effort involving multiple donors.

On June 9, 2024, the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Catholic Church celebrated its annual Parish Feast Day.

Graziella Reese reflects on the Pinelasses’ most recent softball season.

New June issue of Lanai Today now available!

During the COVID-19 pandemic, students at Lāna‘i High & Elementary School (LHES) faced considerable challenges, primarily due to increased isolation and limited opportunities for social interaction.

The Lāna‘i Senior Center is a happening place for art nowadays. Since last year, Kapua Weinhouse, dedicating time away from her 2.2-acre farm, has been imparting the joy of various art forms to our Nā Kūpuna.

A poem by Cory Lovejoy

In early 2022, while still a junior at LHES, Souina, together with her younger siblings, Sivanny and Victor, and friend, Sega Fauatea, laid the foundation for the dance group that would come to be known as “Polystyle.”

Shimizu’s commitment to Lāna‘i and its future led her to join the Independent Nomination Board (INB) for Maui County, where she sees a vital role in shaping the island’s representation.

The phrase “out of pocket” isn’t quite what you might think. It’s not about spending your own money, but refers to someone acting or speaking in a way that’s unusual for them. To be “out of pocket” means to behave out of character. This could mean acting wild, unhinged, out of line, or making inappropriate and uncalled-for remarks.

Olivia Agtarap Pascual, a Lāna‘i High & Elementary School graduate of 1998, has charted a remarkable path in her health care career. After leaving Lāna‘i for four years to study in Colorado, then dedicating 13 years to med-surg nursing at Queen’s Medical Center on O‘ahu, the pull to return to Lāna‘i grew stronger.

The small grassy field for first and second graders, fronting the school cafeteria, echoed with the sounds of running, screaming and laughing. I joined in, racing aimlessly with my peers, our course around the area like a mapless cross-country marathon.

Amid a plethora of books, camera and self proclaimed “geek” gear, I sit on a comfortable couch across the room facing Anthony. He is sitting at his desk, a painting of Nosferatu under a tropical night sky prominently displayed behind him. He excitedly tells me about his ideas for the photo spread he would like to create for an article about his work with Sharmaine Elan, the student intern at Lāna‘i Today.

Jennifer Hera Pimentel, elementary vice principal for Lāna‘i High & Elementary School (LHES), has been honored as Hawai‘i’s Vice Principal of the Year. This prestigious award by the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) acknowledges her contributions to integrating the educational environment with Lāna‘i’s community and cultural identity.