On Kamehameha Schools Founder’s Day, 1941.
[Found under: “News From Kamehameha Schools For Girls And Boys”] KAMEHAMEHA SCHOOLS, Honolulu, (Special)—Fifty-three years ago the first Founders day was held at Kamehameha Schools, instituting a...
View ArticleThe Hon. Daniela Kahaulelio’s reminiscences of Lahaina, 1898.
The History — OF — Lahaina Town Composed by the Hon. D. Kahaulelio, The Judge of the Shade of the Breadruit Trees of Lele. S. P. KALAMA WAIAWAAWA. This is a story pertaining to the one of this issue:...
View ArticleWilliam Kamau starts his own surveying business, 1936.
Want to Clarify to the Public By the expression placed above, I want to tell you, O Hawaiians, I will open a surveying business for myself, and I want to tell you of my qualifications in the occupation...
View ArticleThe latest from Wainiha, 1910.
BITS OF NEWS FROM WAINIHA, KAUAI. In the night of this past 20th of Aug, there was much rain and streaming in Wainiha, and the residents of that valley were blessed by the streaming; there was a lot of...
View ArticleThe story from Kauai of Aahoaka the warrior, 1876.
THE STORY — OF — AAHOAKA THE WARRIOR — AND — HIS AMAZING BIRTH AN OLD STORY FROM KAUAI. [Brought out for the Kuokoa.] Kalaleia was born of Kapaopao male and Kahala woman, his land of birth was Anehola....
View ArticleKuula image found near Kaneohe, 1900.
KUULA GOD IMAGE FOUND. The other day, purchased by Rev. W. D. Westervelt of the Kawaiahao Church, from a fisherman, was a stone image believed to be a body form of Kuula, a fish god that the fishermen...
View ArticleA name song for “eagle eye” William H. Sheldon, 1863.
He Inoa no Willie H. Kelekona. Eo e ke kama Uilama, A Hoolei no he makua, Ano wale mai no ke aloha, I ka pua o ka lama i ka uka, Kaua no hoi ke noho, I ka hau oki … Continue reading →
View ArticleNew calendar for 2019.
Alemanaka 2019! The new year is almost upon us, and just as we have for the past few years, nupepa-hawaii.com is sending you a calendar fashioned after the original one put out by the Aloha Aina...
View ArticleA mele for Queen Kapiolani by E. D. Wahine, 1876.
A MELE FOR KAPIOLANI. O Lahui Hawaii; Aloha oe:— Please be so kind as to insert in an open space of our Olive Leaf (Lahui Hawaii), these verses of song composed by E. D. Wahine, and sung by the...
View ArticleKa Lau Oliva begins, 1871.
THE NEWSPAPER KA LAU OLIVA This is a paper printed monthly for the Ohana of Kawaiahao; it is something to assist with the proper living of families, with peace amongst people, and with the well being...
View ArticleKa Lahui Hawaii newspaper begins, 1875.
THE NEWSPAPER KA LAHUI HAWAII. This is a paper printed weekly for the Families and the Churches of Hawaii; it is something to assist with the proper living of families, with peace amongst people, and...
View ArticleA name song for Queen Emma written when she travelled around Kauai, 1871.
He Inoa no Kaleleonalani. 1 A Waimea makou I ka uka Waiahulu, A ka Halauaola Malu i ka hale lau-koa. 2 Hoonoho i Waineki Kauhale a Limaloa, O kahi puu hulahula Noho ana a Emalani. 3 A Kauaikanana...
View Article150 years ago, people were reading about the arrival of Catholicism, in S. M....
THE HISTORY OF HAWAII. By S. M. Kamakau. NUMBER 97. Pertaining to the Reign of Kauikeaouli over the Nation, he being called Kamehameha III. Pertaining to the arrival of Catholicism, in the year 1827...
View ArticleCommentary on annexation from a hundred and fifty years ago. 1869.
A few Independent Thoughts on Annexation. To the Editor—Sir:—As the laws of debate require, and your liberal principles allow each side to be heard, I submit the following lines to the public. In all...
View ArticleSchooner Liliu to be captained by Charles V. Dudoit, 1869.
The Schooner Liliu.—The schooner Liliu has been made a ship that will travel the windward ports [? awa kua] of this island of Kuihewa [Oahu] by its Agent, under the navigation of Captain Charles V....
View ArticleMele hua inoa for the new year! 1869.
Originally posted on nupepa: Olioli Makahiki Hou. O—li—O—li makahiki h—O—u: L—a e—L—u ai na manawa—L—ea, I—ho—I—ke no ko kakou hil—I—nai, O—k—O—kakou la makahiki hO—u, L—ae—L—oaa ole ai kona—L—ike...
View ArticleOne hundred and fifty years ago, Au Okoa announces Kamakau’s history to...
Hawaiian History:—Seen on the first page of our paper this morning is the Hawaiian History written by our writer of history, S. M. Kamakau; it is the remainder from the history of the Kamehamehas...
View ArticleWai o Koloa wind, 1869.
Wai o Koloa.—This is the name given by the natives to the wind that frequently, at this time of the year, blows from the direction of the Kaala range of hills, which form the western boundry of Oahu....
View ArticleCoastal change in Hilo, 1871.
[Found under: “NU HOU KULOKO.: Hawaii”] The coral point of Kaipalaoa is filled with sand.—During the month of November past, and on into this month, that place was filled up with sand, and this was not...
View ArticleReturning to China, 1869.
[Found under: “NU HOU KULOKO: Oahu.”] Chinese Friends.—This past Tuesday, some trade ships left here for Hong Kong [Honokaona]. They came from San Francisco [Kapalakiko] with Chinese passengers...
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