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April 29, 2022

Weekly devotional: Take it easy

KS Maui Kahu Kalani Wong KSK’74 likens the lyrics of rock song, “Take it Easy,” to the words of Psalm 23:1-3, reminding us to slow down and remember that the answer to finding rest is the Lord.

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April 22, 2022

Weekly devotional: What we really need

Leaning on the words of John 21: 12-14, KS Hawaiʻi Kahu Kaunaloa Boshard KSK’77 reminds us to lean on Jesus whenever there are times we feel as if we’ve lost our purpose. Jesus knows our wants and while providing support, will help us retrieve our identity, purpose and faith.

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April 20, 2022

Kūkahekahe: Celebrating Mary Kawena Pukui

In this Kūkahekahe column, we celebrate the birth of one of our foremost ‘ōiwi scholars and beloved cultural authority Mary Kawena Pukui.

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April 13, 2022

Five food system businesses advance to finals of Mahiʻai Match-Up

Growers, restauranteurs, and food producers compete in business plan competition aimed strengthening Hawai‘i’s agriculture industry and food systems for future generations.

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April 13, 2022

Lent – Easter: Hope overpowers fear

KS Kapālama Kahu Manu Naeole KSK’96 reminds us that our everyday worries should be met with overpowering hope because Jesus still lives!

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April 13, 2022

Lent – Good Friday: But you are holy

KS Hawai‘i senior Kealohilani Grace and KS Hawaiʻi Kahu Kaunaloa Boshard KSK’77 share their stories of faith.

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April 7, 2022

Mālama Ola Minute: Five tips to teach kids the dangers of underage drinking

April is Alcohol Awareness Month. Here are five tips to having a vital conversation with your kids about alcohol use and the dangers of underage drinking.

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April 5, 2022

Kūkahekahe: Native Hawaiian Plant Month

In this Kūkahekahe column, we celebrate our lāʻau kamaʻāina, our Native Hawaiian Plants! Let’s use this month to show aloha to the plants that have helped to shape our islands into Hawaiʻi!

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April 1, 2022

Lent week five: Blessed to be a blessing

KS Maui Poʻo Kumu Kākoʻo Kaleo Pahukula reminds us to ask Jesus to bless our day and allow Him to do His work by taking our talents and multiplying them to bring great joy to others.

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March 25, 2022

Lent week four: Paʻanaʻau – memory

Kala‘iku Wong, Hawaiian culture-based education coordinator for KS Nā Kula Kamaliʻi (preschools), encourages us to look inside our na‘au, for nā paʻanaʻau (memories) which reflect things we cherish the most.

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March 18, 2022

Lent week three: Can you hear Him?

KS Maui Dean of Student Support Services Leo Delatori KSK’86 reminds us not to let the distractions of everyday life stop us from hearing the word of ke Akua.

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March 14, 2022

Virtual events to honor legacy of Kauikeaouli

The 21st Annual Tribute to Kamehameha III – A Birthday Celebration for Ka Lani Kauikeaouli – kicks off Friday, March 18 with a panel discussion in ‘ōlelo Hawaiʻi, followed by a free ‘aha mele on Saturday, March 19.

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March 11, 2022

Lent week two: God’s redeeming love

Kamehameha Schools has created a series of Hawaiian-focused devotionals for the season of Lent, to honor the deep Christian faith of KS founder Princess Bernice Pauahi Pākī Bishop. The devotionals were designed to be used by students, staffers and others to celebrate the coming of Easter.

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March 9, 2022

Mālama Ola Minute: Five tips to help keiki cope with academic anxiety

In today’s environment of high-stakes testing and increased competitiveness in college admissions, experts worry that academic stress without enough down time, can take a serious toll on students.

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March 4, 2022

Lent week one: My rock and fortress!

KS Hawaiʻi Kahu Kaunaloa Boshard KSK’77 reminds us that when life seems draining and there seems to be no time or place to rest, ke Akua – our Rock – furnishes us with safety, a place of refuge and peace.

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March 2, 2022

Ash Wednesday: Mihi for life

KS Maui Kahu Kalani Wong KSK’74 reminds us that ke aloha o ke Akua allows us to be redeemed if we just mihi, repent for the wrong we have done, and encourages us to share that aloha with all we meet.

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Feb. 25, 2022

Weekly devotional: Reframe your mind, then practice

If ever you find yourself in a state of worry and exhaustion, KS Hawaiʻi Kahu Kaunaloa Boshard KSK’77 recommends turning to the words of Philippians 4:8-9 which directs you to reframe your mind and serve the Lord by rejoicing in any condition.

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Feb. 23, 2022

KS blesses new Kikiwelawela Preschool in He‘eia

Nestled on the grounds of St. Ann Church in He‘eia, Kikiwelawela Preschool features two classrooms and will serve up to 40 kamaliʻi beginning in March.

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Feb. 17, 2022

KS named Investor of the Year for cultivating ‘āina resiliency

The Hawaii Venture Capital Association has named KS Investor of the Year as part of its annual Hawaii Entrepreneur Awards.

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Feb. 11, 2022

Weekly devotional: Find a fault or a fix?

Leaning on the words of Matthew 7:3-5, KS Maui Kahu Kalani Wong KSK’74 shares that the next time something doesn’t go your way, think of what role you may have played in this and what you can do to make it better. Instead of finding fault, find a fix.

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Feb. 9, 2022

Mālama Ola Minute – Teen dating violence: Tips for parents

Take a moment to learn what teen dating violence is, how to recognize its warning signs, what to do if you suspect your child is in an abusive relationship, and how we can work to prevent teen dating violence as a community.

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Feb. 8, 2022

Kūkahekahe: Sharing Hawaiian language online resources

From news outlets reporting in ‘ōlelo Hawaiʻi to social media, podcasts and more, recent years have seen the growth of ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi in significant ways. In this Kūkahekahe, we highlight some resources for ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi learners and speakers!

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Feb. 2, 2022

KS creates Hawaiian language GIFs to celebrate Mahina ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i

The Kamehameha Schools Marketing and Hawaiian Language Advancement teams collaborated to create more than 50 ‘ōlelo Hawai‘i GIFs to help users express themselves online.

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Feb. 1, 2022

Kūkahekahe: Five goals to set during Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi

February is Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi – Hawaiian Language Month. Learn about ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi and set some simple goals for yourself to celebrate Hawai‘i’s native language.

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Jan. 28, 2022

Weekly devotional: Taking care of business

Like the honorable Charles Reed Bishop did as executor of his beloved wife Bernice Pauahi Bishop’s estate, KS Maui Kahu Kalani Wong KSK’74 shares that we must make it our kulena to care for all that ke Akua has created, so that future generations may benefit from the same blessings as we did.

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Jan. 25, 2022

Kūkahekahe: The Charles R. Bishop Home for Hansen’s Disease patients

In this Kūkahekahe, we celebrate the bicentennial of the birth of Charles Reed Bishop by sharing the story about a little-known act of aloha for a dear friend and member of the Kamehameha ʻohana.

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Jan. 24, 2022

Charles Reed Bishop: Advocate of the Lāhui

January 25 marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Reed Bishop, husband of Ke Ali‘i Bernice Pauahi Bishop, and the driving force in the creation of the Kamehameha Schools.

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Jan. 21, 2022

Weekly devotional: No need to be afraid

KS Maui Kahu Kalani Wong KSK’74 and Jameson Sato KSH’18 draw a comparison between Isaish 41:13 and the manaʻo from Kalaupapa patient Auntie Winnie in that there’s no need to live in fear and be afraid for ke Akua has his way of assuring us that everything will be ok.

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