A new mural in Kapālama Kai inspired by the Kumulipo transforms ʻāina Pauahi into a vibrant reminder of the deep genealogical connection between kānaka, kai and all life.
An innovative effort to reforest the ma uka areas of Lahaina has reached an important milestone with the planting of native and Polynesian-introduced species in an approximately four-acre section of KS ‘āina
The Ka Malu community site on ʻāina Pauahi in Lahaina continues to flourish and grow since its inception in 2024. Hard work and dedication from community volunteers have proven to be a key ingredient in the success of this unique space.
Ke Ali‘i Bernice Pauahi Bishop stewarded a vast ‘āina portfolio grounded in her chiefly lineage. She had the incredible foresight to ensure those lands would benefit Native Hawaiian keiki and the lāhui for generations to come. One hundred percent of the financial resources needed to fulfill Ke Ali‘i Pauahi’s wishes come from the success and growth of the endowment. ‘Āina is not simply part of that story, it is foundational to it.
Our latest edition of I Mua magazine is now available online. Following the release of Strategic Plan 2030, this edition explores how Ke Kula ‘o Kamehameha is continuing to fulfill and protect Ke Aliʻi Pauahi’s chiefly charge for the benefit of her people
Papahana Kuaola uses native plants and ʻāina-based learning to teach ʻike Hawaiʻi and connect keiki to place year-round.
A new West Maui guide encourages the use of native plants for fire-resilient landscaping, offering practical strategies for healthier, sustainable yards.
Eric Yeaman has been selected by the state Probate Court as the newest member of Ke Kula ʻo Kamehameha’s Board of Trustees.
Victor Tran, a planning and development manager at Ke Kula ʻo Kamehameha, helps guide long-term planning for Maunalua’s commercial lands, supporting decisions that reflect both community needs and the mission of Kamehameha Schools.
Kamehameha Schools’ connection to Maunalua is reflected not only in land stewardship and planning, but also in continued support for community organizations working to care for the area’s cultural and natural resources. One example is its ongoing support of the Maunalua Fishpond Heritage Center.
On the lawn near the entrance to the Kalama Village Shopping Center in Maunalua on Kamehameha Schools lands in East Honolulu, workers put the final touches on a 400-square-foot chain-link enclosure that will house a marvel of technology intended to help keep this community safe.
Waialua farmer Randy Paty looks back on the North Shore’s agricultural past and explains why supporting farmers still matters today.
A special collaboration involving haumāna and kumu from Ke Kula ‘o Kamehameha Hawai‘i and Ke Kula ‘o Kamehameha Kapālama is boosting efforts to restore loko iʻa on two islands.
The Hawaiian Folkways mural finds a new home at Windward Mall, inviting past and future generations to reconnect with the storied piece.
This roundup of recent coverage featuring Kamehameha Schools includes headline-making alumni and historical ʻāina-based work.
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.
Kamehameha Schools’ policy is to give preference to applicants of Hawaiian ancestry to the extent permitted by law.
