In the early hours of September 3, 2024, a devastating fire struck a key laundry facility on Lāna‘i, threatening both local businesses and resort operations.

Dean Tan's 2023 Halloween display in Olopua Woods mesmerized Lāna‘i families, transforming his yard into a captivating scene of spooky creativity.

Halloween traditions on Lāna‘i have transformed over the past decade. Once bustling with trick-or-treaters in Lalakoa, most now head to Olopua, sparking curiosity about this shift.

New October issue of Lanai Today now available!

On December 7, 2023, families gathered for the Maile untying ceremony at Hōkūao, celebrating the start of a new chapter with thoughtfully designed homes, solar-powered energy, and a community built for thriving.

Design Create Space, a boutique architectural and interior design firm, engages with the Lānaʻi community by managing the design and functionality of Hōkūao and hosting clinics for the LHES paddling team.

Blue Ginger Café is a local favorite, known for its delicious chicken katsu introduced by the late Joseph Abilay, featuring a special katsu sauce from Japan.

Hosted by Councilmember Gabe Johnson, residents gathered at the Lānaʻi Senior Center to voice their opinions and discuss key community topics, including the future of the old First Hawaiian Bank building, affordable housing projects, and other local initiatives.

The 2nd Annual Lōkahi Day at Lānaʻi High & Elementary School saw community involvement as volunteers came together to improve the campus in support of the current school year.

The pog revival is sweeping through Lānaʻi, bringing back memories of the ‘90s and creating new ones.

Isaac Belez is often described as much like his father, Henry, who was known as one of the happiest and nicest people on Lāna‘i.

In 2019, the Kuahiwi a Kai: Lāna‘i Watershed Conservation Program began its mission to preserve and enhance Lāna‘i’s unique natural and cultural resources.

New August issue of Lanai Today now available!

This past July, Kehau Esteban and Isabel Campbell, from the Love Lāna‘i team, travelled to Hilo to meet with Doug Simmons, director of the University of Hawai‘i’s Institute for Astronomy (IfA), to discuss practical ways to enhance Lānaʻi’s observatory experience and visit the campus facilities. 

LHES students Hershey Lei Manuel and Miguel Nakao conducted research and data analysis to address the island’s food security issues.