Travel

Helicopter Man

The many ways can Cal Dorn uses his choppers good Article by John-Mark Dyer | Photography by Paradise Helicopters One of Calvin Dorn’s favorite things about owning helicopters is the chance to surprise people with a free ride. He looks for waiters or valets – someone who wouldn’t normally have the money to book a flight. He adds them to his waitlist and when an open seat comes up, he gives them a call and tells them to hop in. He loves sharing the magic of the island with people. Calvin...

Life + Culture

From Policeman To Cattle Rancher

Scotty Lewis, Providing Double Duty Service To Our Community Article by Margaret Kearns | Photography by Fletch Photography Cattle ranching on Hawai’i Island had a humble start in 1793 when Captain Vancouver gifted one bull and six cows to King Kamehameha I. Sadly, the bull died, but all was not lost as one year later Captain Vancouver returned, bringing with him four bulls and eight cows – all longhorn cattle known as bullocks. The small herd flourished on the 400 acres of rich, green...

Event Planning + Services

The Queen Of Fun

An interview with Julia Hutton of Pink Limo Article by Johnny Gillespie | Photography by Rebekah Moyer We sat down with Julia Hutton, founder of Pink Limo, to learn what she is all about.  Where did the idea for a bright pink limo come from?  “This is the second pink limo I’ve owned. I had another in Arizona, where I had a retail shop named,  Biker Babes & Beyond . The first pink limo, named Lola...had a certain 'flair' that appealed to the prolific bike crowd. I had flames painted going...

Arts + Culture

Going All In

With Kona Artist Terry Field Article by Ben Fillekes | Photography by Fletch Photography There is no pretense in Terry’s pursuit but an altruistic vision, fueled by a contagious joy that champions others and produces outrageous art. Behind the ironclad corrugations of an old industrial warehouse, and just a few sun scorched paces from Kona Brew, an Oasis lies hidden. Terry Field’s Art House, epitomizes the very best of Hawai’i’s beauty and the very best of the artist’s vision. Her success...

Food + Beverage

Miller & Lux Hualālai

Chef Tyler Florence brings his modern American steakhouse to Kona Article by Margaret Kearns | Photography by The Four Seasons Expanding on his empire of successful restaurants in San Francisco – four in total – ultra-talented and charismatic celebrity chef Tyler Florence debuted his first restaurant in Hawai’i at Four Seasons Resort Hualālai in late December. Situated in the space previously occupied by the Hualālai Grille for more than two decades, Miller & Lux Hualālai retains an intimate...

Health + Wellness

Chronic Conditions: The Modern Normal

21st Century symptoms have become things to manage rather than signals of underlying problems Article by Samantha Arredondo | Photography by Fletch Photography Regularly today, we consider chronic conditions “normal” as fatigue, allergies, and gut issues continue to rise. However, not everyone is ready to live with an undefined problem. That’s where Dr. Kristina Roberts steps in. Her practice, Kona Integrative Health, seeks to find and address the causes of disease, not suppress symptoms, and...

Health + Wellness

Across Lake Erie

Staying focused in the middle of the storm Article by Matias Arredondo | Photography by Fletch Photography Lake Erie, located between Canada and the United States, is the fourth largest in North America. Though many people tried to swim across it, this didn’t happen until 1975 when Pat Budney became the first person to accomplish it. At that time, open water swimming was relatively a new thing. People swimming the English Channel and other places couldn’t get the nutrition and training down to...

Local Services

IV Vitamin Therapy, Fad or Fab?

Approaching Health and Wellness at the Dripbar in Kona Article by Kevin Churchill | Photography by Rebekah Moyer We all want to be healthy, yet, one size does not fit all when it comes to health. As medical developments advance, we realize that sometimes health issues need to be approached from a different perspective in order to find the results we seek. In 1902, the standard IV use of saline solutions began and was further developed in the 1930s. Just two decades later, it became widely...

Wellness

The Expert vs. The Teammate

Empowering your partner in times of discomfort Article by Stephanie Daniels | Photography by Fletch Photography A prevalent mistake I observe among couples is adopting the "expert" role in their partner's life, rather than becoming a supportive teammate or a curious student. While the expert claims to have all the answers, the student adopts a learning posture, seeking understanding through questions. Witnessing our partners in distress can evoke our own feelings of discomfort. We rush to...

Health + Wellness

Decades of Hands-on Malama in Kailua-Kona

Malama Chiropractic celebrates 40 years of caring for the community Article by Margaret Kearns | Photography by Fletch Photography A native of Kailua-Kona, Dr. Jesse Broderson, now in his forties, began his chiropractic journey at the early age of 8.  “My brothers and I accompanied our mother to appointments with Dr. Rhody Edwards at his Malama Chiropractic Clinic in Kailua-Kona. When he had a bit of time following Mom’s treatment, he’d give us adjustments – I immediately loved everything...