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Showcase of the Year! Mana Up 2023

Showcase of the Year! Mana Up 2023

Makana Ripley

Have you ever heard of Mana Up? They are a local initiative that supports entrepreneurs in Hawai’i to provide resources and tools to help them scale globally, all with...

Showcase of the Year! Mana Up 2023

by Makana Ripley

Have you ever heard of Mana Up? They are a local initiative that supports entrepreneurs in Hawai’i to provide resources and tools to help them scale globally, all with...

Sourcing Our Naturally Alkaline Hawaiian Volcanic Water

Sourcing Our Naturally Alkaline Hawaiian Volcan...

Makana Ripley

Hawaiʻi has many beauties to appreciate, from beaches that rejuvenate the soul to massive active and dormant volcanoes that pave the way for new land and life. Nestled...

Sourcing Our Naturally Alkaline Hawaiian Volcan...

by Makana Ripley

Hawaiʻi has many beauties to appreciate, from beaches that rejuvenate the soul to massive active and dormant volcanoes that pave the way for new land and life. Nestled...

The Vida Mia, More Than Just a Yacht!

The Vida Mia, More Than Just a Yacht!

Makana Ripley

Have you ever been sitting on the beach in Oʻahu and seeing the glistening ocean water and wishing you were out there? So have we! The Vida Mia...

The Vida Mia, More Than Just a Yacht!

by Makana Ripley

Have you ever been sitting on the beach in Oʻahu and seeing the glistening ocean water and wishing you were out there? So have we! The Vida Mia...

Debunking Myths about Beverage Recycling: Facts and the Future

Debunking Myths about Beverage Recycling: Facts...

Daniel Kleinkopf

Recycling, especially when it comes to beverage containers, has become a cornerstone in our journey to creating a more sustainable future. Yet, many myths and misconceptions still exists,...

Debunking Myths about Beverage Recycling: Facts...

by Daniel Kleinkopf

Recycling, especially when it comes to beverage containers, has become a cornerstone in our journey to creating a more sustainable future. Yet, many myths and misconceptions still exists,...

The History of Hawaiian Coffee

The History of Hawaiian Coffee

Makana Ripley

When you think of Hawaiʻi I am sure that the images that come to mind consist of its beautiful landscape, vibrant and rich culture, and amazing food. Yet,...

The History of Hawaiian Coffee

by Makana Ripley

When you think of Hawaiʻi I am sure that the images that come to mind consist of its beautiful landscape, vibrant and rich culture, and amazing food. Yet,...

Dukeʻs Oceanfest - The Surf Event of the Year!

Dukeʻs Oceanfest - The Surf Event of the Year!

Makana Ripley

Just as the legend Duke Paoa Kahanamoku surfed the epic waves of Waikiki, our Waiākea surf team took to the waves last week and made history!  Surf legend...

Dukeʻs Oceanfest - The Surf Event of the Year!

by Makana Ripley

Just as the legend Duke Paoa Kahanamoku surfed the epic waves of Waikiki, our Waiākea surf team took to the waves last week and made history!  Surf legend...

Waiakea HighSchool Service Member of the Year Goes To... Geoli Ng & Taylor Rapp!

Waiakea HighSchool Service Member of the Year G...

Jennifer Kamimura

Each year, Waiakea High School takes pride in remembering and honoring remarkable individuals who have made a lasting impact on their school.  Among these revered figures is Carling...

Waiakea HighSchool Service Member of the Year G...

by Jennifer Kamimura

Each year, Waiakea High School takes pride in remembering and honoring remarkable individuals who have made a lasting impact on their school.  Among these revered figures is Carling...

Aaron Kai Makes an Impact on Hawaiʻi Island Youth Through Art and Aloha

Aaron Kai Makes an Impact on Hawaiʻi Island You...

Jennifer Kamimura

Born and raised in Hilo, Hawaiʻi, Aaron Kai makes waves through his artwork and positive vibes throughout his hometown community. Now based in California, Kai uses his home...

Aaron Kai Makes an Impact on Hawaiʻi Island You...

by Jennifer Kamimura

Born and raised in Hilo, Hawaiʻi, Aaron Kai makes waves through his artwork and positive vibes throughout his hometown community. Now based in California, Kai uses his home...

Kōkua Initiative 2023 Recap: What have we been up to these past 6 months?

Kōkua Initiative 2023 Recap: What have we been ...

Makana Ripley

2023 is half way over and as we are in June we wanted to share a recap of our year so far and a few of the events...

Kōkua Initiative 2023 Recap: What have we been ...

by Makana Ripley

2023 is half way over and as we are in June we wanted to share a recap of our year so far and a few of the events...

Waiākea Career Day

Waiākea Career Day

Roxy Ng

Waiākea Career Day

by Roxy Ng

diving with coral mesh bed

Get to know Kuleana Coral Restoration

Makana Ripley

By revitalizing holistic watershed ('ahupua'a) management systems, they empower local communities and develop a model forstatewide restoration that is focused on using native Hawaiian coral. In doing this,...

Get to know Kuleana Coral Restoration

by Makana Ripley

By revitalizing holistic watershed ('ahupua'a) management systems, they empower local communities and develop a model forstatewide restoration that is focused on using native Hawaiian coral. In doing this,...

All About Merrie Monarch Festival

All About Merrie Monarch Festival

Alaina Warburton

Waiākea is proud to be a part of The 60th Annual Merrie Monarch Festival, as it pays tribute to hula icon, Kumu Hula Johnny Lum-Ho, whose vision and...

All About Merrie Monarch Festival

by Alaina Warburton

Waiākea is proud to be a part of The 60th Annual Merrie Monarch Festival, as it pays tribute to hula icon, Kumu Hula Johnny Lum-Ho, whose vision and...