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.

Stories of the past serve as the foundation for the present and future, offering valuable lessons for inspiration and transformation.

Throughout her time on Lāna‘i, Lucie explored her passion for filmmaking. Soon, she’ll be off to Pace University in New York City, where she’ll major in arts and entertainment management.

Hawaiian monk seals, one of the world’s most endangered marine mammals, are making a remarkable comeback with around 1,500 now in Hawaiian waters. Lepeka is one of the newest additions to the population.

Young Brothers’ new ShoreTension mooring system will keep the barge steady against the dock during inclement weather and ocean conditions, enhancing the reliability and safety of cargo operations.

The much-needed acquisition of a new 14-seat school bus for Lāna‘i High & Elementary School was a collaborative effort involving multiple donors.

On June 9, 2024, the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Catholic Church celebrated its annual Parish Feast Day.

Graziella Reese reflects on the Pinelasses’ most recent softball season.

New June issue of Lanai Today now available!

During the COVID-19 pandemic, students at Lāna‘i High & Elementary School (LHES) faced considerable challenges, primarily due to increased isolation and limited opportunities for social interaction.

The Lāna‘i Senior Center is a happening place for art nowadays. Since last year, Kapua Weinhouse, dedicating time away from her 2.2-acre farm, has been imparting the joy of various art forms to our Nā Kūpuna.

A poem by Cory Lovejoy

In early 2022, while still a junior at LHES, Souina, together with her younger siblings, Sivanny and Victor, and friend, Sega Fauatea, laid the foundation for the dance group that would come to be known as “Polystyle.”

Shimizu’s commitment to Lāna‘i and its future led her to join the Independent Nomination Board (INB) for Maui County, where she sees a vital role in shaping the island’s representation.