webmaster on February 3rd, 2013

Donald Matsui was recently honored and recognized by his former student athletes he coached from 1955-1971 & 1976-1979. Tony Magoay, Class of ’56 compiled a tribute which will be featured in the next issue of the “Lanai Times”. We want others from Lanai to know what a dedicated teacher/coach he is. Read/download the tribute here.  

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webmaster on August 24th, 2012

Na Kamehameha Commemorative Pa’u Parade Lana’i Pa’u Unit Riding in the Front of the Pa’u Units as Pa’u Marshall of the Lahaina, Kamehameha Day Parade, held June 16th, 2012, is Henry Aki “Ah Ying” to those who know him well, flanked by his lifetime girlfriend, Lani Scott, left, and Makenzie Aki, great-granddaughter on the right. [...]

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webmaster on February 25th, 2012

Aloha Dear Lana’i ‘Ohana, This message is important for all who love the rich cultural legacy that comes with being from and tied to Lana’i. The people of Lana’i have a special bond with the ‘aina and with one another, it draws people together. Since opening its doors, the Lana’i Culture & Heritage Center has [...]

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webmaster on February 25th, 2011

By Irene Tippon-Seawright Anastacio Dalde, a handsome and suave Visayan man, organized a “one-of-a-kind” Lana’i women’s string orchestra in the 1930’s. The bass player was an attractive Ilocana girl by the name of Trinidad Caluya.  A romance blossomed and soon they were married at the Sacred Hearts Catholic Church on Lanai in October 1939. As [...]

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webmaster on February 25th, 2011

Dr. Wilkinson, the plantation doctor in the 1940′s was loved by Lanaians. (Click to view the image large.) Photos courtesy of Dr. Wilkinson’s son, Bill

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by Kepa Maly, Executive Director, Lana’i Culture and Heritage Center This important photographic book, documenting a significant span of the “Pineapple” Islands’ plantation history, has been republished. Copies are now available for sale at $20.00 per book at the Lana’i CHC. “Lanai Folks,” originally published in 1982, was photographed and written by Robin Kaye, with [...]

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 – Commemorating The Land and People of Lana’i

webmaster on February 25th, 2011

by Robin Kaye Aloha, fellow Lanaians. We know you’ve heard about David Murdock’s plan to place 100 – 200 wind turbines out at the north end of Lāna‛i. There’s a new organization on Lāna‛i — Friends of Lāna‛i — dedicated to giving voice to the many Lanaians who strongly oppose this effort to make Lāna‛i [...]

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webmaster on January 24th, 2011

For those who are interested in learning more about the issues and voicing your opinions about the wind energy project and how it may impact Lanai, please click for information. Wind EIS public scoping meetings will be held on various islands to address these important issues. To find out more

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webmaster on January 24th, 2011

Lanai High and Elementary School will be participating in Foodland’s Shop for Higher Education scholarship program which will run from Feb. 9 to March 30, 2011.  Help a Lanai senior earn a $2000 scholarship by shopping at Foodland and designating the school’s code #7563.  For every Maika’i point you earn, Lanai High will earn a [...]

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webmaster on January 9th, 2011

You are invited to attend a Legislative Informational Briefing on the O’ahu industrial wind power plant proposed for Lana’i.  It will be held on Tuesday, January 11, 2011, from 1:30 – 4:00 pm at the State Capitol Room 229.  The briefing is being convened by the State Senate Committee on Energy and Environment, Chair Mike [...]

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