A Centennial Reflection: Mānoa Valley Church, Then and Now
Mānoa Valley Church: A Look at Our Past, Present, and Future By Richelle Fujioka, Chair, Mānoa Valley Church Communication Committee; Bette Uyeda, Secretary of the Church Council and Committee member; and Roy Miyahira, Committee member Our Past: The roots of Mānoa Valley Church (MVC) go back to 1922 when the [...]
Historic Ali‘iōlani Hale Commemorates its 150th Year
Since 1874, Ali‘iōlani Hale has been the home of the Hawai‘i Supreme Court. The building was commissioned by King Kamehameha V and built between 1871 and 1874. The name means “house of Heavenly Kings.” Originally designed as a palace, King Kamehameha V instead decided to use it as a government [...]
The King David Kalākaua Building Marks its Centennial
The History & Architecture The King David Kalākaua Building in Honolulu is a government building at 335 Merchant Street originally built for the U.S. Post Office, Customhouse, and Courthouse. It served as the official seat of administration for the Territory of Hawaii. The building sits opposite Iolani Palace on the previous site of the opera [...]
100 Years of Wildcat Pride at Konawaena High School
Today, a living history museum on campus shows how the school has progressed from its humble beginnings. Konawaena High School, located on the slopes of Mauna Loa on Hawai‘i island, celebrated its centennial year in 2021. The name “Konawaena” means “the center of the leeward side.” The area, [...]
Ka Leo O Hawai‘i, UH Mānoa’s Student Newspaper, Turns 100
Former writers and editors include a U.S. senator, congressman, head of the East-West Center and many of Hawai‘i’s well-known journalists. By Shawna Takaki, Hawaii Business Magazine This year’s September issue of Ka Leo O Hawai‘i marks the 100th year of continuous publication for the student newspaper at UH Mānoa. “I’m [...]
‘Ohanalei Gallery + Store Launches a T-Shirt in Honor of Route 560: Proceeds to Support HHF
Located in Hanalei, Kaua‘i, ‘Ohanalei is a unique art gallery and retail space created by co-owners Ryan Hakman and Ke‘ale Chang who share a common ethos in highlighting the history and stories that make Kaua‘i a special place. They deftly translate their appreciation of Hanalei's past through storytelling and art, [...]