News archive | Kamehameha Schools

Oct. 28, 2024

Empowering local entrepreneurs: Kamehameha Schools awards newest Mahiʻai Match-Up winners

Hā Tonics, The Local General Store, Polipoli Farms, and Manu Brewing Co. won an award, mentorship and resources to expand their impact and strengthen Hawaiʻi’s food resilience.

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Oct. 22, 2024

Youth panel will tackle tourism, outmigration and voting

Haumāna will lead a live town hall on HI Now Daily, addressing key issues and urging audiences to embrace their kuleana to vote.

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Oct. 17, 2024

Meet the Mahiʻai: Blending tradition and innovation with Nui Kealoha

Founded by Kealoha Domingo, this ʻōiwi-led catering and events company perpetuates traditional beliefs while supporting local producers.

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Oct. 16, 2024

Ryan Mahelona KSK’91 becomes third Native Hawaiian to achieve rank of rear admiral

Through his 33-year career in the U.S. Navy, Ryan Mahelona KSK’91 has developed a vast knowledge and understanding of computer network engineering and cybersecurity and the new rear admiral lower half will serve as deputy commander for the Tenth Fleet – the Navy’s cyber and space arm.

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Oct. 16, 2024

Meet the Mahiʻai: From local makers to market leaders with Hawaiian Kine Trading

Started by Sean and Dallas Kau‘i Stewart, Hawaiian Kine Trading supports local food producers to scale their businesses and strengthen Hawai‘i’s food systems.

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Oct. 15, 2024

Meet the Mahiʻai: The Local General Store bridges Hawaiʻi’s farmers and community

Jason and Harley Chow founded The Local General Store to bridge the gap between local farmers and consumers by offering sustainably sourced meats and baked goods.

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Oct. 14, 2024

Meet the Mahiʻai: Hā Tonics’ mission to heal the lāhui

The Hawaiian superfood company utilizes ʻike Hawaiʻi to craft nutritional and delicious food powders from locally sourced ingredients.

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Oct. 11, 2024

Native food crops, other plants poised to take root on KS’ lands in Lahaina

A part of Kamehameha Schools’ reimagination of its Kuʻia lands is already beginning to take shape ma waena, just above the Lahaina Bypass. That’s where native trees and food crops are about to be planted on a one-acre parcel, with plans to add more food trees on an adjoining parcel in 2025.

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Oct. 11, 2024

Meet the Mahiʻai: Kohala Food Hub wants fresh local food for all

Led by Maya Parish, the hub is transforming local food access on Hawai‘i Island by supporting 103 producers and significantly increasing the distribution of fresh, locally grown produce.

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Oct. 10, 2024

Spirit of FestPAC continues with Moananuiākea Connections

Kamehameha Schools’ Kaʻiwakīloumoku Pacific Indigenous Institute is launching Moananuiākea Connections, a series of cultural events inspired by the Festival of Pacific Arts & Culture.

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Oct. 10, 2024

Meet the Mahiʻai: Manu Brewing combines health and heritage in māmaki tea

Founded by Kent Kurashima KSK’10, the specialty beverage company makes sparkling māmaki tea from locally sourced ingredients.

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Oct. 9, 2024

Kamehameha III Elementary finds new potential location on Kamehameha Schools’ Kuʻia lands

Discussions are underway to rebuild the elementary school on Kuʻia acreage, along with Hawaiian learning centers and ʻāina-based programs to revitalize the community and preserve Lahaina’s educational legacy.

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Oct. 9, 2024

Meet the Mahiʻai: ‘Ulu Mana supports sustainable ag with local snacks

The Honolulu-based company supports local farms by producing sustainable and nutritious snacks from locally grown breadfruit and cassava.

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Oct. 8, 2024

Meet the Mahiʻai: Polipoli Farms is bringing back the ʻono for traditional crops

This Maui farm honors traditional crops and cultivation, aiming to expand ʻāina stewardship and local food accessibility.

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Oct. 7, 2024

Kamehameha Preschools’ Lā Kūpuna: Nurturing relationships that connect generations

At all Kamehameha Schools Preschools, from Hāmākua across Hawaiʻi pae ʻāina, Lā Kūpuna is a reminder of the strength of ʻohana and the nurturing relationships that connect generations.

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Oct. 3, 2024

KS in the news: KS haumāna earn their spot on the ʻInno Under 25’ list

From restoring water to amplifying Hawaiian culture-based education, KS students, alumni and staff are making a difference on campus and in the community.

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Oct. 1, 2024

Mālama Ola Minute: A parent’s playbook for supporting student-athletes

Parents can positively support their student-athlete by modeling good sportsmanship, focusing on effort and respecting the coach’s role.

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Sept. 26, 2024

Empowering the next generation: Highlights from the 2024 Native Hawaiian Convention

The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement’s 2024 Native Hawaiian Convention brought together nearly 200 youth from our three campuses, along with students from more than 25 other schools, for an enriching experience on Hawaiʻi Island.

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Sept. 24, 2024

KS Kaiāulu and partners break barriers to higher education

KS Kaiāulu’s Early College Symposium brought together education leaders, learners and community partners to expand access to higher education and degree completion.

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Sept. 19, 2024

Kamehameha Schools collaborates with prestigious English museum for new exhibition

Kamehameha Schools collaborated with Pitt Rivers Museum – University of Oxford in England to support the launch of the “Ma uka to Ma kai: Back to the Future with Ahupuaʻa” exhibition.

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Sept. 16, 2024

Kamehameha Schools Kapālama haumāna return to the UN to share ʻike Hawaiʻi with the world

Six Kamehameha Schools Kapālama Kula Kiʻekiʻe haumāna are headed to the United Nations headquarters in New York this week where they will build upon the groundbreaking achievements made during KS’ inaugural trip to the U.N. last year.

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Sept. 13, 2024

Keauhou Community Day to hold mālama ʻāina activities at Keauhou Bay, pā‘ina at Keauhou Shopping Center 

To honor the spirit of mālama ʻāina and aloha ʻāina, Keauhou Shopping Center, The County of Hawai’i and Kamehameha Schools are hosting the second annual Keauhou Community Day on Sept. 28.

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Sept. 11, 2024

Starting the year right at KS Preschools: An intentional approach to building pilina

The new school year at Kamehameha Schools Preschools begins with a series of orientation activities designed to build strong, lasting connections between teachers, children and families for a holistic educational environment.

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Sept. 10, 2024

Kamehameha Schools ʻĀina Pauahi communications shines with five awards at the 41st Annual Koa Anvil Awards

Kamehameha Schools received multiple accolades for their impactful campaigns at the ceremony hosted by the Hawai‘i chapter of the Public Relations Society of America.

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Sept. 9, 2024

From Kamehameha Schools to kula nui: Scholarships empower Hawaiian students

Three recent graduates reflect on how the educational and financial support they received has empowered them to pursue higher education and careers dedicated to giving back to their communities.

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