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Legacy in Hawai‘i is not inherited; it is practiced. It is built over years by individuals who show up — for people, for culture, for society — often without expectation of acknowledgment.
The Living Treasures of Hawai‘i program recognizes those whose dedication continues to shape Hawai‘i in ways both visible and profound. Each year, they are formally recognized at a community luncheon (this year on Feb. 21) that brings together recipients...

In the mid-1980s, Joel and Michelle Levey, a couple of peace-activists-turned-explorers-of-human-potential, got an unexpected call from a friend with military connections. He wanted to know if they’d be interested in helping the U.S. Army train a new...

Photo Courtesy Pawel Nuckowski and Songs of Love From Hawai‘i
Filmmaker Jinyoung Lee didn’t originally come to Hawai‘i planning to make a feature documentary about Korean American history. She arrived thinking the move might last a year, maybe two, giving her and her now-husband ample time to enjoy the sun, waves...

Photo by Lawrence Tabudlo
Colette Jost always seems to be at ease in the open air even when the environment around her is in turmoil.
Two summers ago, she found herself in such a situation — among a cavalcade of humans and horses trekking through the rugged New Mexico terrain. Midway through the journey, however, the pack animal in front of her suddenly lost its footing and took a...