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Jan. 12, 2026

Community celebrates beloved mural’s reinstallation in Koʻolaupoko

The Hawaiian Folkways mural finds a new home at Windward Mall, inviting past and future generations to reconnect with the storied piece.

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Jan. 8, 2026

Kahua of Kuleana: Stewarding Pauahi’s Legacy, Together

Rooted in Ke Aliʻi Pauahi’s intent, Kamehameha Schools is deepening its commitment to education as a shared kuleana, grounded in pilina and trust.

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Jan. 8, 2026

KS in the news: Alumni leaders, ʻāina efforts and kaiāulu partnerships

This roundup of recent coverage featuring Kamehameha Schools includes headline-making alumni and historical ʻāina-based work.

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Jan. 6, 2026

Inside Kamehameha Schools Archives: A new home, now open to the public

The Kamehameha Schools Archives opens to the public for the first time at Kapālama Kai, sharing rare artifacts, photos and stories from Hawaiʻi’s past.

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Jan. 5, 2026

Restoration allows Kūpopolo Heiau to stand tall once again

Ke Kula ‘o Kamehameha has shepherded the painstaking restoration of Kūpopolo Heiau on O‘ahu’s North Shore. The kānaka-led effort to bring the one-acre site back from the brink serves as a lama kuhikuhi — a bright beacon — demonstrating how breathing life into ‘āina helps breathe life into our lāhui.

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Jan. 5, 2026

Mālama Ola Minute: Fueling focus and healing through nutrition

Kamehameha Schools Hawaiʻi athletic trainer Mark Samonsky shares how food, hydration and simple habits help keiki recover.

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Dec. 18, 2025

From events to letters, community comes together for Pauahi

Across Hawaiʻi, E Ulu Koa engagements bring communities together to connect and stand for Pauahi’s legacy.

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Dec. 18, 2025

Advent 2025: A season of love

This year’s devotional series closes with a reflection on the love made present in Christ and how aloha is carried forward in the legacy of Ke Aliʻi Pauahi.

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Dec. 17, 2025

Advent 2025: Joy in praise and practice

This week’s video devotional focuses on the joy rooted in Ke Akua’s presence and the strength of our faith.

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Dec. 10, 2025

Mālama Ola Minute: Why hydration matters more than you think

Learn how hydration supports student health, focus and safety with practical tips from Kamehameha Schools health services manager, Lāhela Blake.

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Dec. 5, 2025

Advent 2025: Finding peace in life’s chaos

Week 2 of this year’s devotional series reflects on finding God’s peace amid life’s chaos, drawing from Isaiah 52 and a modern reminder of our shared need for maluhia.

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Dec. 4, 2025

Moʻokuapā: Help to complete the kuapā at Paepae o Heʻeia

Join Moʻokuapā at Paepae o Heʻeia on Dec. 13 to help restore the final 300 feet of the historic kuapā.

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Dec. 3, 2025

Ola Keauhou! Kamehameha Schools’ commitment to ʻāina, culture and community

Ola Keauhou! reflects Kamehameha Schools’ vision to honor culture, support the community and steward Keauhou Bay for future generations.

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Dec. 2, 2025

Kāneaka Hōlua: Honoring the sacred course of courage and commitment

Kamehameha Schools preserves Kāneaka Hōlua, a natural slide where ancient warriors once raced down its slope.

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Dec. 1, 2025

Committee selects three finalists for Kamehameha Schools trustee seat

A Probate Court–appointed screening committee has named Olin K. Lagon, Keith Vieira and Eric K. Yeaman as finalists for the next Kamehameha Schools trustee and is inviting public comment through the end of the year.

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Nov. 28, 2025

New Advent series kicks off with a message of hope

Kamehameha Schools debuts its Advent video devotional series with a message of hope from KS Hawaiʻi.

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Nov. 25, 2025

KS in the news: ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi on the field, ʻāina on the plate

Discover how Kamehameha Schools is making an impact across Hawaiʻi.

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Nov. 19, 2025

Wahi Kūpuna Internship connects youth to Lahaina’s history

Supported by Kamehameha Schools, interns with Huliauapaʻa Wahi Kūpuna program uncover Lahaina’s ancestral water and food systems to help guide the town’s ‘āina-based restoration and future planning.

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Nov. 17, 2025

Honolulu firefighters find new training grounds on ʻĀina Pauahi

Kamehameha Schools’ Kapālama Kai site is serving as a Honolulu Fire Department training ground, preparing future first responders and strengthening community safety.

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Nov. 10, 2025

First-of-its-kind preschool model opens with KS Kaiāulu support

Kapolei Parkway Preschool opened this fall with support from KS Kaiāulu, expanding access to community-based early learning opportunities in West Oʻahu.

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Nov. 3, 2025

Mālama Ola Minute: Teaching grace and gratitude in stressful seasons

Behavioral health specialist Jo Anne Balberde-Kamaliʻi shares how grace, self-compassion and gratitude help haumāna feel supported and connected.

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Oct. 27, 2025

Kamehameha Schools Maui student art connects travelers to ʻāina stewardship

Kamehameha Schools Maui haumāna created a new art installation at Kahului Airport representing the enduring connection between kānaka and ʻāina.

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Oct. 21, 2025

Hundreds unite to uphold Ke Aliʻi Pauahi’s will

Kamehameha Schools’ ʻohana, alumni and community members gathered at ʻIolani Palace to honor Ke Aliʻi Pauahi and stand strong for her mission to uplift Native Hawaiians through education.

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Oct. 16, 2025

Kamehameha Schools bolsters ʻāina safety with certified wildfire expert

Kamehameha Schools’ first wildfire mitigation specialist, Michael Hayashida, brings decades of experience to enhance ʻāina resiliency.

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Oct. 10, 2025

Mālama Ola Minute: Student readiness starts with a check-up

Learn why annual sports physicals are essential for student health and safety, and how they help families and school staff support keiki in all school activities.

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Oct. 8, 2025

SP2030 in action: Stewarding ʻāina through E Ola!

Kamehameha Schools is advancing its SP2030 vision by uniting financial strategy and cultural stewardship to steward ʻāina that sustains education, strengthens communities and fulfills Ke Aliʻi Pauahi’s legacy.

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Oct. 3, 2025

From chef to farmer: Kelvin Ro cultivates community and the future of food in Hawai‘i

The celebrated chef, restaurateur and educator has embraced a new role: mahiʻai. On five acres in Maunalua leased from Kamehameha Schools, he’s building a flourishing local food system.

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Oct. 3, 2025

Education as the Hope of a Nation

From witnessing the restoration of Hawaiʻi’s flag to signing her historic will, Ke Aliʻi Pauahi’s life reminds us that education remains the hope of a nation.

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Oct. 2, 2025

Kamehameha Schools’ ʻāina to provide a fresh start for King Kamehameha III Elementary School

The restoration of Lahaina marked a significant milestone with the selection of Ke Aliʻi Pauahi’s ʻāina in Kuʻia as the future site of King Kamehameha III Elementary School.

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