‘Āina Pauahi refers to the lands entrusted to our care by Ke Ali‘i Bernice Pauahi Bishop. It is a living legacy that reflects our enduring relationship with ‘āina and helps sustain Pauahi’s educational mission. The name embodies both our connection to these lands and our responsibility to steward them in ways that honor her vision and benefit the lāhui for generations.
Today, it is our kuleana to steward this living ‘āina legacy with intention - protecting, managing, and thoughtfully evolving it to create enduring waiwai for thriving ‘ohana, communities, and future generations. Guided by ‘ike Hawai‘i and a long-term perspective, we seek to ensure that ‘Āina Pauahi continues to sustain education, strengthen communities, and create lasting benefit for the people and places of Hawai‘i in perpetuity.
Ma ka ‘āina ka ‘ike
In the land, there is knowledge
Our commitment to community resilience is rooted in Native Hawaiian values, emphasizing the well-being of Hawai‘i’s people and ‘āina for future generations. Safeguarding Hawai‘i is a shared kuleana. Through collaboration, we protect our keiki, support our kaiāulu, and ensure a thriving future for all of Hawai‘i.
September 29, 2026
Kamehameha Schools sells Kona Village land in Kaʻūpūlehu
While Kamehameha Schools’ relationship with a place may take different forms over time, our kuleana to that place and its people remains.
That kuleana weighed heavily as we considered our evolving relationship with Kaʻūpūlehu. After long and careful consideration, Kamehameha has agreed to sell the land beneath Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort, to KW Kona Owner, LLC (KWKO), an investment affiliate of resort lessee Kennedy Wilson, for $245 million. The transaction closed Sept. 25, 2026.
September 27, 2026
Hurricane Nolo update #3 – All Kamehameha sites to open tomorrow
All Ke Kula ʻo Kamehameha sites and offices will reopen Monday, Sept. 28, following Hurricane Nolo closures and site assessments.
September 24, 2026
Art connects culture, community at Waiānuenue
Three new art installations at Waiānuenue at Kapaʻakea bring Hawaiian moʻolelo, culture and visions for a thriving lāhui into a gathering place on ʻāina Pauahi.
September 23, 2026
Ke Kula ʻo Kamehameha school sites and offices on Hawaiʻi Island will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, Sept. 24, and Friday, Sept. 25, due to Tropical Storm Nolo.
Kamehameha Schools’ policy is to give preference to applicants of Hawaiian ancestry to the extent permitted by law.
