In honor of Valentine’s Day, we asked community members around town what their thoughts were on the special day and what their plans were. Here’s what they had to say: Marilou Bello What does Valentine’s Day mean to you? Valentine’s Day is a time to spend together, strengthening our relationship, What are your plans for […]

Article originally published in Lanai Today. Photography courtesy of Maui Health. Getting on a plane to Oahu or beyond for CT scans and advanced wound care is now in the past. Maui Health now provides these services right here in Maui County, on Lanai and Maui. According to Maui Health, it can support thousands of […]

The summer after graduating from LHES in 2004, Justine Ige decided to move to Oahu to pursue an education at Kapiolani Community College (KCC). She attended KCC for a few years while working at the computer lab with her two cousins before taking a short break from school. Justine then worked at a homeless preschool […]

After graduating from LHES in 2010, Lorenz Valdez could not have imagined where he would be today. His current online brand as “The Hawaii Mentor,” has given Lorenz the opportunity to help improve people’s mental and physical health around the world. As a digital/social media marketer and part-time Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) on Oahu, he […]

Written by Nelinia Cabiles, Managing Editor, Lanai Today. Photography by Ron Gingrich and Nelinia Cabiles. Originally published in the October 2022 issue of Lanai Today. We recognize the proper use of the Hawaiian language including the ‘okina [‘], a glottal stop, and the kahakō [ō] or macron (e.g., in place names of Hawai‘i such as […]

With Thanksgiving almost here, we asked residents around town what they’re thankful for. Here’s what your neighbors and friends said: Chelsa Clarabel : I am thankful for LIFE because of the grateful experiences and opportunities that have been gifted to me throughout my life. Edita Tajiri: I love Lanai because people will stop to talk […]

Joining the cross country team was not something Lanai High & Elementary School senior Jacob Janikowski always dreamed of doing. Rather, it came about by chance after running a six-and-a-half-minute mile during his eighth grade P.E. class. “The [LHES] athletic trainer just happened to be substituting for our class that day and she told me […]

We recognize the proper use of the Hawaiian language including the ‘okina [‘], a glottal stop, and the kahakō [ō] or macron (e.g., in place names of Hawai‘i such as Lāna‘i). However, these have been omitted from this website for the best online experience for our visitors. We realize the importance and continue to use […]

With the general election coming up on November 8, we asked residents around town why they vote. Here’s what your neighbors and friends said: Alice Granito: I vote because I feel that voting allows me to be a contributing member of society. Anita Etrata: I vote so the future of Lanai will be more secure […]