Lānaʻi Today features stories and updates about Lānaʻi and its people. Lanai Today, published since 2008, is the newspaper of record on the island of Lanai.
The print newspaper is a free monthly publication that covers both historical and current events, community activities, as well as Maui county news that impact Lanaians, and highlights stories of island residents. Lanai Today is mailed to post office box holders on Lanai, subscribers, county of Maui agencies, and delivered to health facilities, educational centers, and small business and retail outlets on Lanai.
Students at Lāna‘i High & Elementary School are using STEM to address food security issues in their community by mapping home gardens and analyzing food growth. Read more about their project and its impact at lanaitoday.com.
LHES students Hershey Lei Manuel and Miguel Nakao conducted research and data analysis to address the island’s food security issues.
Unearth the stories of resilience from Lāna‘i’s pineapple plantation era, documented by Lāna‘i High and Elementary School students. Read more at lanaitoday.com.
Stories of the past serve as the foundation for the present and future, offering valuable lessons for inspiration and transformation.
For more details about these and other happenings, check out the full Cut to the Chase at lanaitoday.com.
Driven by a passion for filmmaking, recent grad Lucie Reese is making the leap from Lāna‘i to New York. Read about her journey at lanaitoday.com.
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. Read more about one of the youngest monk seals, Lepeka, at lanaitoday.com.
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 has unveiled a $1.5 million ShoreTension mooring system at Kaumālapa‘u Harbor, the first of its kind in the nation, which will enhance cargo operation safety during severe weather. Read more about this cutting-edge technology and what it means for Lāna‘i at lanaitoday.com.
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.
Thanks to generous donations, Lāna‘i High & Elementary School now has a new 14-seat school bus, providing essential transportation for student athletes. Read more about this collaborative effort and its impact at lanaitoday.com.
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 which marked the culmination of a nine-day Novena, filled with prayer and reflection. Learn more about the celebration at lanaitoday.com.
On June 9, 2024, the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Catholic Church celebrated its annual Parish Feast Day.
Freshman Graziella Reese reflects on her first year with the Pinelass softball team. Read about her experience at lanaitoday.com.
Graziella Reese reflects on the Pinelasses’ most recent softball season.
The new June issue of Lanai Today is now available!
New June issue of Lanai Today now available!
Lānaʻi Veterinary Clinic has been transferred to Dr. Claire Conrath’s private practice, an independent business not affiliated with Lānaʻi Cat Sanctuary. She launches her services in July with two dates: July 17 and July 31.
Conrath will continue to use the mobile clinic as part of LCS’s commitment to a smooth transition. Clinics will continue to be held at the Lānaʻi Cat Sanctuary until otherwise posted.
“After COVID, we faced the question of what we could do to help our students reengage socially, improve their health and rekindle their athletic and academic interests.”
Find out how the REACH Program expanded its services for intermediate students after being suspended during the pandemic, and its plans for the future at lanaitoday.com.
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.
Research shows that art as a form of therapy provides many benefits to the physical and mental health of our kupuna. Read more about these benefits and the art programs at the Lānaʻi Senior Center at lanaitoday.com.
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. Read more at lanaitoday.com.
Titan, come from across the sea- See- The Duality Of Man! The Infinity Of Perspective. A conversation, fashioned in atomic number 13, and boundless clouds for company.
“By forming Polystyle, they’ve taken an active role in preserving their Samoan heritage, ensuring it remains a part of their lives and the broader community.”
Read more about the Polynesian dance group formed by the Seiuli children at lanaitoday.com.
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.”
Appointed to Maui County’s Independent Nomination Board (INB), Kanoe Shimizu seeks to enhance Lāna‘i’s representation in Maui County’s governance and ensure that the community’s needs and perspectives, especially those rooted in Native Hawaiian heritage, are acknowledged and addressed. Read more about Shimizu's role on the INB at lanaitoday.com.
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.
Stay up-to-date on Gen-Z slang in "Slang for Non-Slangulary People" by Sharmaine Mae Elan. Check it out at lanaitoday.com.
The phrase “out of pocket” isn’t quite what you might think. It’s not about spending your own money, but refers to someone acting or speaking in a way that’s unusual for them. To be “out of pocket” means to behave out of character. This could mean acting wild, unhinged, out of line, or...
"My decision to go back to school really stems from missing patient care. I honestly missed my patients."
Olivia Pascual shares more about her journey returning home to Lānaʻi, pursuing a Master of Science in nursing, to now being a family nurse practitioner at Lāna'i Community Health Center. Read more at lanaitoday.com.
Olivia Agtarap Pascual, a Lāna‘i High & Elementary School graduate of 1998, has charted a remarkable path in her health care career. After leaving Lāna‘i for four years to study in Colorado, then dedicating 13 years to med-surg nursing at Queen’s Medical Center on O‘ahu, the pull to re...
Journey through time as Sharmaine Mae Elan recounts elementary school days spent running around the LHES playground, and the activities that have kept current-day students busy despite the playground's absence. Read more at lanaitoday.com.
The small grassy field for first and second graders, fronting the school cafeteria, echoed with the sounds of running, screaming and laughing. I joined in, racing aimlessly with my peers, our course around the area like a mapless cross-country marathon.
Get to know Lānaʻi Today’s editor, Anthony Kaauamo, his filmmaking background, perks of his job, and a behind-the-scenes look at the work that goes into Lānaʻi Today articles, as told by long-time friend Cory Lovejoy. See more at lanaitoday.com.
Amid a plethora of books, camera and self proclaimed “geek” gear, I sit on a comfortable couch across the room facing Anthony. He is sitting at his desk, a painting of Nosferatu under a tropical night sky prominently displayed behind him. He excitedly tells me about his ideas for the photo sprea...
Lāna‘i High & Elementary School Vice Principal, Jennifer Hera Pimentel, has been named Hawai‘i’s Vice Principal of the Year by the National Association of Elementary School Principals. Her unwavering commitment to blending education with local culture and community continues to inspire both students and staff on Lāna‘i. Read more about Jennifer's path in education and this prestigious national award at lanaitoday.com.
Jennifer Hera Pimentel, elementary vice principal for Lāna‘i High & Elementary School (LHES), has been honored as Hawai‘i’s Vice Principal of the Year. This prestigious award by the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) acknowledges her contributions to integrating ...
Sacred Hearts Catholic Church welcomes Father Marcialito “Marcial” Indino Maglana as the new parish administrator. With over two decades of pastoral experience both in the Philippines and Hawai'i, Father Marcial is excited to join and serve the Lāna‘i community. Learn more about Father Marcial at lanaitoday.com.
The spacious, yet modest sized church hosted a few attendees. Many of them were regulars to 7 a.m. Mass, each in their familiar pews. My dad and I were seated near the front left pews, where the choir is, both of our guitars laid on our laps perfectly, their smooth curves fitting like a jigsaw. The
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Get ready to step into "The Bubble" with Lāna‘i Academy of Performing Arts' upcoming original sci-fi musical, "Jo and the Gigalytes." Read more about the recent casting in the "LAPA Announces Cast for “Jo and the Gigalytes”: A New Sci-Fi Original Musical" article on lanaitoday.com.
This silent video montage showcases Diesel Del Rosario's triumphant return to Lānaʻi. As the island’s first state wrestling champion, Diesel's homecoming on February 25 was met with a grand welcome. The Lānaʻi Airport Fire Team honored him with a water lei salute, and the community lined Kaumālapaʻu, offering cheers and support.
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