A private Hawaiian blessing was held to celebrate the grand opening of Kū‘ono Marketplace at Kāhala located mauka of Kahala Mall. Kū‘ono means “nook,” or a place where provisions are stored, in Hawaiian.

KS Cultural Consultant Manu Boyd KSK’80 offers an oli at the beginning of the program.

KS Director of Hawaiian Language Advancement Keoni Kelekolio shares the mo‘olelo of Wai‘alae, home to the Kū‘ono Marketplace at Kāhala.

Timothy Slottow, executive vice president of Finance, shares some welcoming remarks.

KS Kapālama Kahu Sherman Thompson blesses the marketplace.

KS Chief Executive Officer Jack Wong, Director of Planning and Development Duff Janus and Trustee Crystal Rose KSK’75 untie the maile lei at the blessing.

Senior Asset Manager of Commercial Real Estate Eric Ogata (left) and Director of Planning and Development Duff Janus (right) accept a certificate of recognition for the grand opening of the center from Honolulu City Council Chair Tommy Waters KSK’83.

Kū‘ono Marketplace at Kāhala tenants include: KAHALA MKT. by Foodland, Lanikai Juice, Straub Medical Center, Shell Gas, Purvé Donut Stop, Drybar, Territorial Savings Bank and Wholesale Unlimited Express.