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Ka Lama Hawai'i

Burning the torch of excellence at both ends

May 20, 2026 at 12:00:00 PM

A Sacred Tradition for Boarders

Behind the Liming of the “L”

Cheska Misay

You may have heard of the lighting of the L, but have you heard of the liming of the L? Read about the traditions that Cheska Misay shares!

May 20, 2026 at 12:42:09 PM

The Stinking Mango Dilemma

Lili'a Niles

Lili'a Niles discusses the various opinions of the student and staff on the sticky Mango situation

May 21, 2026 at 8:43:39 AM

Who was Alma Kaiama?

A Hawaiian educator and activist

Ashlee Hufalar

Alma Kaiama, a woman who fought to preserve Hawaiian culture and identity, yet her very existence was unrecognized.

May 20, 2026 at 1:53:01 PM

Time or Pride Will Overcome

Zayne Pillow

Some hear “assembly today during Po’okela” and imagine community engagement, others panic at the mandated socialization and loss of work time.

5/20/26

A Sacred Tradition for Boarders

Behind the Liming of the “L”

Cheska Misay

You may have heard of the lighting of the L, but have you heard of the liming of the L? Read about the traditions that Cheska Misay shares!

Grades, Guidance, Policy, Stress, Student life, homecoming, lahainaluna, politics, school spirit, student health, student life, teamwork, tradition

5/20/26

Time or Pride Will Overcome

The Trouble with School Assemblies

Zayne Pillow

Some hear “assembly today during Po’okela” and imagine community engagement, others panic at the mandated socialization and loss of work time.

5/20/26

Misunderstanding in the Classroom

What Lahainaluna Students Really Want

Stella Pogni

Keely Benson

Keely and Stella speak out about the lack of understanding for students

Campus Life, History, Identity, Stress, Student Voice, Student life, campus cleanliness, environment, hawaii, lahainaluna, student life

5/20/26

The Stinking Mango Dilemma

Mangoes = Campus Mess

Lili'a Niles

Lili'a Niles discusses the various opinions of the student and staff on the sticky Mango situation

Guidance, Student life, hawaii, health, opinions, parents, politics, relationships, Profiles, History, Guest Speaker, Identity, Operation Babylift, Vietnam War, Adoption, First Family, Archiving, #AccidentalArchivist

3/11/26

Devaki Murch

Accidental Archivist

Kristina Meguro

Kristina Meguro spoke to Devaki Murch about identity, stability, and the "living records" of her survival during Operation Babylift.

Grades, Guidance, Stress, Student life, behavior, health, homecoming, homework, parking, school policy, student life, Campus Life, Administration, Student Voice, Policy, Room K-101, Chapter 19, Tardiness, Senior Ball eligibility, Discipline, #The745Shuffle

3/11/26

The Tardy Toll

How "Starbucks runs" turn into Senior Ball bans.

Christopher Apilado

Christopher Apilado looks at the campus-wide discussion about tardiness policies and "unexpected" detention hours.

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Ka Lama Hawai'i is the name of the first paper published in Hawai'i. It was published in Lahaina by students from in 1834. It is now again published by students in Lahaina.

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