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Oct. 10, 2022

Rare plant thought to be extinct discovered on KS Hawai‘i Island land

Kamehameha Schools, the State of Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources and Three Mountain Alliance discovered a small population of Delissea argutidentata, a plant thought to be extinct in the wild.

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Sept. 29, 2022

Hao named Kamehameha Schools director of Planning & Development

Melanie Pualani Hao has been named director of Planning and Development at Kamehameha Schools.

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Sept. 26, 2022

Kūkahekahe: Kaʻiwakīloumoku’s anniversary – Lā piha makahiki he 10!

In this Kūkahekahe, we celebrate ka lā piha makahiki he ʻumi, the 10th anniversary of the opening of the Kaʻiwakīloumoku Hawaiian Cultural Center and the realization of a long-awaited dream of Myron “Pinky” Thompson!

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Sept. 1, 2022

Kūkahekahe: ‘Nohea i Muʻolaulani’ na Lili‘uokalani

This special Kūkahekahe by Cultural Consultant Manu Boyd KSK ’80 celebrates the Sept. 2, 1838 lā hānau (birthdate) of Queen Liliʻuokalani by recalling one of her homes in Kapālama, Oʻahu, known as Muʻolaulani.

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Aug. 31, 2022

Hawaiian History Month: Celebrating Queen Liliʻuokalani

This year marks the 184th birthday of Queen Liliʻuokalani. To celebrate, the Hawaiʻi Ponoʻī Coalition is hosting five weeks of virtual events throughout the month of September. KS is a founding member of the coalition, so be sure to check them out!

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Aug. 23, 2022

Kūkahekahe: Tofu watercress salad – Lauʻai Tōfū Lēkō

Tofu watercress salad is a local favorite that is also refreshing and light. You can easily customize this recipe with your favorite add-ins or toppings.

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Aug. 22, 2022

KS Communications Group captures multiple industry awards

E hoʻomaikaʻi to members of the KS Communications Group who over the summer captured multiple industry awards in recognition of work around advertising, internal communications and public relations tactics.

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Aug. 5, 2022

CEO Message: Great Expectations

As we start the 2022-2023 school year, we do so with a renewed sense of hope and optimism having learned and grown so much over the last few years.

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Aug. 4, 2022

ProsPac selected to develop Kaliʻu residential project in Kaka‘ako

Kali‘u is the latest mixed-use development project in KS’ Kaiāulu ʻo Kaka‘ako Master Plan. The 400-foot structure will include 330 market-priced homes and 42,000 square feet of commercial space expanding the retail, grocery, and dining options in the neighborhood.

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Aug. 3, 2022

Hawaiʻi makes a significant investment in our keiki and ʻohana

Act 257, signed into law last month by Gov. David Ige, will expand access to early learning by providing $200 million for the creation of public pre-kindergarten facilities.

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July 26, 2022

Kūkahekahe – Lā Hoʻihoʻi Ea 2022

July 31 marks the first national holiday of the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi, Lā Hoʻihoʻi Ea (sovereignty restoration day). Hear about this important holiday from community organizer Kumu Hinaleimoana Wong KSK’90.

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July 19, 2022

Kūkahekahe: Mango Salsa

In this Kūkahekahe, we share an ʻono summer recipe perfect for the end of mango season; an easy and cool mango salsa!

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July 5, 2022

KS’ Windward Mall celebrates 40 years serving Heʻeia community

Anniversary events kick off Saturday, July 9 and will include Hawaiian entertainment, a mayoral proclamation, and special offers from more than 100 retailers, restaurants, eateries and services.

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July 1, 2022

Emerging ‘ōiwi leaders join community of change-makers at Opportunity Youth Forum

The youths honed their leadership skills at the Opportunity Youth Forum, which allowed young adults from historically oppressed communities to connect and share best practices.

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June 15, 2022

Honolulu Night Market Returns to Our Kaka‘ako June 25

Trendy fashion shows. Ono-licious food trucks. Live music performances. As far as block parties go, Honolulu Night Market is one of the biggest and arguably coolest events in town!

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June 14, 2022

Krivatsy named senior director of Planning & Development

Krivatsy will lead the planning and development projects for KS’ commercial properties and master-planned communities, creating and strengthening development strategies that advance our educational mission.

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June 6, 2022

Join the June 8 Ho‘okele Honua Pacific Unity Virtual Summit

Join members of ʻAha Moananuiākea and its partners in Hawaiʻi and around the world for the second annual summit. The theme of the virtual event is “World Oceans Day: The Sea Roads that Connect Us.”

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June 6, 2022

Pe‘a is pāʻū queen of King Kamehameha Celebration Floral Parade

In this Kūkahekahe, we converse with KS Cultural Specialist Kēhau Peʻa, who is honored to be riding in this year’s parade as the pāʻū queen. This year’s parade theme is “E ola ka inoa ʻo Kamehameha,” Long live the name of Kamehameha.

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May 23, 2022

Resilient partners create resilient communities

Long-time Kamehameha Schools tenant Sumida Farm is the recipient of the 2022 SmallBiz Editor’s Choice Award in Agriculture from Hawaii Business magazine. The farm has been part of the fabric of the ʻAiea community for nearly 100 years.

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May 17, 2022

Kūkahekahe: Illuminating our ancestral connections: Kealaikahiki and Marae Taputapuātea

In this Kūkahekahe, we learn about the ancestral connections illuminated during the recent Kealaikahiki Voyage of the Polynesian Voyaging Society’s canoes Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia.

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May 9, 2022

KS’ new Holomoana website offers wayfinding lessons for kumu and haumāna

The site will link people to Polynesian wayfinding through the Kealaikahiki Voyage to Tahiti and back, and the Moananuiākea Voyage that starts next year.

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May 2, 2022

KS blessing marks official start of Punalu‘u Stream Restoration Project

Designed to restore the natural valley floodplain and mitigate flooding, the restoration work is expected to begin in May and then take 18 months to 24 months to complete.

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April 27, 2022

KS leaders praise support staff on Administrative Professionals Day

Mahalo piha to all of our administrative professionals! Please know that you are deeply appreciated today and every day!

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April 25, 2022

Three food system businesses win KS’ Mahi‘ai Match-Up competition

KS and its partners awarded agricultural and commercial agreements, in addition to $50,000 total in prizes to the winning Native Hawaiian-owned businesses, which include Waiāhole Poi Factory, Kanekoa Farm and ʻAwa Bird.

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April 22, 2022

Six ways KS is cultivating a sustainable Hawai‘i

April is Earth Month! Learn some ways that KS is cultivating a sustainable Hawai‘i to ensure the well-being of future generations.

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April 20, 2022

KS/Our Kaka‘ako host entrepreneur webinar featuring KS alumni

Get inspired by ʻōiwi business leaders and social entrepreneurs in a free virtual workshop via Zoom on Wednesday, April 27.

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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 12, 2022

Kūkahekahe: KS to give gift of ‘awa to Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia crews

KS celebrates the Kealaikahiki Voyage of voyaging canoes Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia to French Polynesia by sharing a special gift of homegrown ʻawa.

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April 6, 2022

Yasunaga named director of Financial Planning and Analysis

The KS ‘ohana recently welcomed <strong>Vivian Yasunaga</strong> as its director of Financial Planning and Analysis. Prior to joining KS she served as executive vice president and chief financial officer at Child and Family Service.

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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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