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Meleanna Meyer Speaks About Her Documentary – Mauna Kea: Sacred Mountain, Sacred Conduct.

Meleanna Meyer Speaks About Her Documentary – Mauna Kea: Sacred Mountain, Sacred Conduct.

Director/producer and Hawaiian activist Meleanna Meyer. (Ronen Zilberman photo HonoluluVibes.com) by Dina Pinos In the most recent show of support for all things ‘āina aloha- beloved of the land, Native Hawaiians, as kia’i—guardians and protectors, and thousands of supporters-peoples from all over the world, had spent eight months since July 12thof last year at the […]

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Aloha Spirit Vibrant at Auntie Grace’s Kokua Community

Aloha Spirit Vibrant at Auntie Grace’s Kokua Community

Aloha Ka Hale Pule gives fresh start to others in need building self-sustainability within kokua community by Dina Pinos Serving the community is very much part of what makes the Aloha spirit vibrant. Auntie Grace, a maverick of sorts founded the Aloha Ka Hale Pule (House of Prayer) where 30 members originally in need of […]

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Kina Knisley Embraces Spirit of Giving

Kina Knisley Embraces Spirit of Giving

by Dina Pinos Kina Knisley shares her entrepreneurial spirit educating clients and giving back to local causes from beach clean-ups to homeless communities After a career as a full-time teacher, Kina Kinsley started her real estate business Team K2 four years ago quite by accident when she and her family moved to Hawaii. Tenacious, passionate, […]

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How the Chart House Restaurant in Waikiki is Riding the COVID Wave

How the Chart House Restaurant in Waikiki is Riding the COVID Wave

The nostalgic1960’s surf vibe charm, Big Island steaks, & open air environment help keep this Waikiki eatery afloat in uncertain times of COVID-19 pandemic by Dina Pinos The nautically inspired Chart House in Waikiki overlooking the majestic Ala Wai Boat Harbor has been a Honolulu institution offering great food and exotic tropical drinks to its patrons […]

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How Pop-a-Lock of Oahu Became a Comeback Career for Cathy Walker

How Pop-a-Lock of Oahu Became a Comeback Career for Cathy Walker

Pop-a-Lock, now a household name, has been servicing the needs of locals for locksmith services since 2009 when Cathy Walker and Jack, her husband, decided to establish this essential business on the islands. With a business and accounting background in the corporate world in the San Francisco Bay area and Hawaii, she and her husband […]

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Ko Tiki Terrace Brings Back Charm of Hawaii Tiki Bar & Dining in Waikiki

Ko Tiki Terrace Brings Back Charm of Hawaii Tiki Bar & Dining in Waikiki

How One Man’s Passion for Sharing Hawaiian Culture Pays Tribute to What Hawaii Was in His New Restaurant the “Ko Tiki Terrace” Strolling down Kalakaua Avenue with its glossy internationally known brand shops and franchise restaurants makes one feel that the only Hawaiian element might be the name of the street which thank goodness is […]