Paniolo herding cattle at the Parker Ranch on the Island of Hawaiʻi. Header Photo Courtesy: Hawaii State Archives

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Exploring the stories, places, and history that shaped Waipahu and 'Ewa Beach into the communities they are today.

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photo of a bowl of pastele stew, half rice- half stew.

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Jul 9, 2026

How Pastele Stew Became a Hawaiʻi Original

Born from Puerto Rican tradition and shaped by plantation life, pastele stew became a uniquely local comfort food with a story all its own.

man running a race with people watching in the background.

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Jun 17, 2026

The Waipahu Athlete Who Was Decades Ahead of His Time

The story of Walter Gouveia, the Waipahu athlete whose talent and perseverance left a mark on Hawaiʻi sports.

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May 14, 2026

Palaka — The Fabric That Wove Hawaiʻi Together

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Honolulu Mayor Eileen Anderson presents proclamation to Architect Spencer Leineweber. Photo by Tom Hisamura courtesy of University of Hawaii-Manoa Library.

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Apr 2, 2026

Architect Spencer Leineweber Brought Hawaiʻi’s Plantation Past to Life

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