HONOLULU (KHON2) – In the ahupuaʻa of Kailua, which lies in the moku of Koʻolaupoko here on Oʻahu, stands the home of the Surfriders. We’re talking about Kailua High School. Proudly representing the colors of blue and white, Kailua High School is located in an area which is relevant to its name. The name Kailua literally means “two seas,” kai meaning “salt water” […]
The patronizing tone of your editorial regarding Kailua’s need for affordable housing was unwarranted (“Kailua needs more affordable housing,” Star-Advertiser, Our View, Sept. 7).
This week, Hawaii celebrates its first holiday, La Hoihoi Ea, commemorating the achievements of King Kamehameha III in regaining Hawaiian sovereignty from the British. The holiday is closely associated with a local park's namesake, who played a significant role in the event.