By Jonathan Sprague, Co-Director of Conservation and Natural Resources at Pulama Lanai Lanai has become very, very dry in the past few months. The drought has impacted natural resources across the island including threatened and endangered plants, watershed, agriculture, and landscaping. Particularly noticeable, the vegetation that deer and sheep rely […]

Earlier this summer, Lanai welcomed a new Szechuan restaurant to the island: Chengdu Taste. Named after the provincial capital of Sichuan, a province in southwest China, Chengdu is known for its dishes that leave your mouth numb, but still filled with flavor. The numbness comes from chilis and Sichuan peppercorns. […]

Instilling a love of reading at an early age can set keiki up for success later in life. On Lanai, children under 5 years old can now get a head start with free books sent directly to them. Thanks to Ohana Readers and the Dolly Parton Imagination Library, keiki on […]

With nearly 600 adorable cats at Lanai Cat Sanctuary, falling in love is easy, but choosing a favorite is nearly impossible… Meet five fabulous felines who, according to cat sanctuary manager Joe Adarna, capture the hearts and minds of hundreds of visitors each year.   5. Koa Seven-year-old Koa is […]

Since graduating from LHES in 2011, Matthew Barsatan has been busy pursuing a career in electrical installation. He worked at Island Air while attending Honolulu Community College, earning his associate’s degree in applied science-electrical installation and maintenance technology. After graduation, he continued on the path to become a licensed journey […]

For 13 years, Lanai Culture and Heritage Center has illuminated the rich history and culture of Lanai for visitors and residents alike. Each person who enters the center walks into curated experience that reflects almost 1,000 years of history on Lanai. Those who take the time to stroll through the […]

In honor of the new year, we asked residents around town what their resolutions and goals are for 2020. Here’s what your neighbors and friends hope to accomplish this year: Joey Coelho: Live a healthier life. Kenneth Manuel: Finish army training in Georgia. Specialty areas are: signals, internet, and satellites. […]

From the uplands of Hii to the Waiaopae fishpond, the storied places of Lanai preserve pieces of our island’s history while offering lessons in culture and sustainability. Caring for these special sites and spending time with family and friends is the essence of La Hana. La Hana, meaning “workday” in […]

On Lanai, the first Saturday in December is reserved for the annual tree lighting ceremony. For more than 20 years, residents have gathered for the lighting of the Christmas tree to officially kick off the holiday season. Festivities begin on Saturday, December 7 in front of the old Dole Administration […]

Since 2007, the Lanai Culture & Heritage Center has been a place for residents and visitors to discover Lanai on a deeper level. With native artifacts dating back almost 1,000 years, as well as historic memorabilia, walking through the center provides glimpses into the island’s storied past. “It’s a way […]