A very special birthday was recently celebrated in Hawaii: Earlier this month, on April 12th, the oldest “patient” living on the historic Kalaupapa Peninsula, John Arruda, celebrated his 100th ...

In 1959, Kahilihiwa moved to Kalaupapa, where a brother and sister were already living, Monson said. Kahilihiwa worked for the state of Hawaii as a house painter and plumber and also helped with ...

Companion House and Senate bills make way for the eventual return of Kalaupapa Settlement on Molokaʻi with the rest of Maui ...

Performers will honor the musical traditions of Kalaupapa during a virtual concert on Oct. 17. — HAWAII STATE ARCHIVES photo “This is our kickoff for fundraising for the memorial,” said Monson.

Although Hawaii is notoriously expensive ... including the stunning views of the Pacific Ocean from the Kalaupapa lookout and Kalaupapa National Historical Park. Plus, this spot is less expensive ...

More than 8,000 men and women lived and died at the colony until the state of Hawaii lifted the confinement laws in 1969. Kalaupapa National Historical Park was established in 1980 so that the ...

There aren't many free national park sites in Hawaii without entrance fees; there are five, one of which is currently closed. The Aloha State has eight National Parks, including Kalaupapa and ...