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Eight houses in Hawaii that celebrate island views

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August 7, 2024

Eight houses in Hawaii that celebrate island views

Large, overhanging roof eaves and homes with multiple dwellings are featured in this roundup of eight houses located on the islands of Hawaii.

Designed by studios such as Walker Warner Architects, Olson Kundig and more, many of the eight residences below feature roofs informed by vernacular architecture and a variety of semi-enclosed spaces to take advantage of Hawaii’s plentiful views.

Hawaii has more than 137 islands, with eight major islands holding most of the buildings.

While the whole cluster of islands is considered the US state of Hawaii, its largest island – referred to sometimes as The Big Island – is called Hawaii. Many of the houses on this list rest on that landmass.

From a house organised around a central courtyard to one enclosed in wooden storm shutters, they illustrate different techniques in adapting structures to the island state’s moderate tropical climate.

Read on for eight residences spread throughout Hawaii’s major islands.

The above photo is by Matthew Millman. The top photo is by Darren Bradley

Hale Kiawe, Hawaii, by Walker Warner Architects

This family house is located along the Kona Coast on The Big Island and encompasses a main dwelling, two guesthouses a detached garage and a swimming pool.

Its design was influenced by a traditional Hindu system of architecture called Vastu Shastra, following the client’s Indian heritage.

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Holiday home by Olson Kundig — The photo is by Aaron Leitz

Hale Napo’o, Kauai, by Olson Kundig Architects

Located on the northern coast of the island of Kauai, Hale Napo’o is covered by a series of wooden storm shutters and deep overhangs.

Its expansive, hipped roof was informed by a style popularised by local architect CW “Pop” Dickey in the 1920s and 1930s.

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Musubi, Hawaii, by Craig Steely Architecture

Named after a popular triangular Japanese snack – also referred to as onigiri, the Musubi house is organised around a central triangular courtyard and topped with an overhanging “diamond-shaped” roof.

Its main structure is also shaped like a triangular, albeit with curved corners, and contains two bedrooms, a kitchen and a large, sunken living room.

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Kohala Coast Residence by de Reus Architects — The photo is by Matthew Millman

Villa, Hawaii, by De Reus Architects

De Reus Architects perched this residence on a swath of solidified lava, which overlooks the leeward side of The Big Island.

Totalling 10,000 square feet (929 square metres), the house was broken into individual volumes, including a series of bedrooms which extend off the main house.

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Sunset behind Hale Mau-u house and pool — The photo is by Matthew Millman

Hale Mau’u, Hawaii, by Walker Warner Architects

Hale Mau’u is located in the “arid plain” of The Big Island and is comprised of several, separate volumes.

“The arrangement of the 4,817-square-foot (447-square-metre) compound had to do three things: catch the mountain view, catch the ocean view, and then block the view of the neighbouring houses,” said the Walker Warner Architects co-founder Greg Warner.

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Kua Bay Residence is flanked by lava rock

Kua Bay Residence, Hawaii, by Walker Warner Architects

Kua Bay Residence is a basalt and cedar-clad house perched on a mountainside of lava rock, with rooms and spaces that flow into one another, influenced by its coastal setting.

Taking cues from how the lava formation and water flow towards the Pacific Ocean, the interior is meant to seamlessly transition between spaces.

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Maui House by Life Edited — The photo is by Shawn Hanna

LifeEdited: Maui, Maui, by LifeEdited

Design consultancy LifeEdited built this Maui home as a model for sustainable, off-grid living.

Strategies such as solar-powered electricity, a rain water collection system, and efficient LED lighting were integrated throughout the house, which is designed to comply with the Hawaii Clean Energy Initiative, a program aimed at implementing 100 per cent clean energy across the archipelago.

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Hale Lana by Olson Kundig — The photo is by Kristine Klein

Hale Lana, Hawaii, by Olson Kundig

Hale Lana is a 17,200-square-foot (1,598-square-metre) house comprised of five pavilions with overhanging roofs for a couple who wanted ample space for hosting.

Open spaces and the large roof planes usher breezes through the building, informed by techniques in local Hawaiian vernacular architecture.

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Healthier Hawaii: How to protect your hearing; head and neck warning signs you shouldn’t ignore

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January 7, 2026

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Healthier Hawaii: How to protect your hearing; head and neck warning signs you shouldn’t ignore

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – You may have received new earbuds or headphones during the holidays. But there are a few things you keep in mind when it comes to protecting your hearing.

Dr. Ross Shockley, an otolaryngologist with Wilcox Medical Center and Kaua‘i Medical Clinic, offers the following tips for hearing, as well as head and neck health.

Head and neck cancers

Many people are not familiar with head or neck cancers. What causes it and when should someone see a doctor?

Traditionally, head and neck cancers were mostly associated with longtime smokers and drinkers. Now, more cases are tied to human papillomavirus (HPV), even in nonsmokers and drinkers. HPV is the same virus that can lead to cervical cancer in women. It is common and can have no symptoms.
If you have throat pain, pain when swallowing that doesn’t go away, or a mass in your neck that feels firm and isn’t moving, don’t wait. See your doctor.
Head and neck cancers can be treated, no matter the cause, if caught early.

How to prevent hearing loss

More young adults, in their early 20s, are experiencing hearing loss. Can hearing loss be reversed?

Hearing loss can’t be reversed. Once ringing in ears starts, that can be permanent.
Wear appropriate hearing protection when using power tools or firing weapons.
You can find ear protection that blocks out sound for about $15. Protection that covers the whole ear are better than earplugs.

How do you know if music or movies are too loud?

Don’t turn anything up to the maximum.
You want the volume to be at the lowest level where you can still hear and understand.
If there is background noise, don’t crank up the volume all the way to fight it. Use noise-cancelling headphones or go somewhere quieter.

Dangers of cleaning your ears

You may feel the urge to clean your ears. Shockley says do less, or even nothing at all.

Our ears clean themselves. As new skin grows, it takes wax with it out of your ear.
When you clean your ears, you’re interrupting that natural cleaning process.
You can also put yourself at risk for external ear infections – or make your ears itch more.

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Hawaii Grown: Few isle players in College Football Playoff final four | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

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January 7, 2026

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Hawaii Grown: Few isle players in College Football Playoff final four | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

MEN’S BASKETBALL

>> Higgy Katoa (Punahou), La Verne: Had 13 points, seven assists and five rebounds in a 74-70 loss to East Texas Baptist, missing a 3-pointer with six seconds left. Cody Aquino (Moanalua) rejoined the starting lineup and scored 12 points to lead the team a night later in a 104-76 loss to Grinnell, his second time this season in double figures.

>> Landyn Jumawan (Leilehua), Northwestern State: Lost his starting job but responded with 13 points with three 3-pointers in a 74-68 win over New Orleans. We was fouled on another 3-point attempt with two minutes left and buried all three to run the margin to four points.

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

>> Paige Oh (‘Iolani), Puget Sound: Spent one game coming off the bench and led the Loggers with 10 points in a 42-36 win over Middlebury, returning to the starting lineup three nights later to extend the team’s winning streak to five.

>> Emi Wada (Hawaii Baptist), Pacific Lutheran: Grabbed an offensive rebound off a missed free throw with less than a second left in regulation and put it back with 0.2 seconds left to send the game into overtime, but the Lutes lost 72-62 to Lewis & Clark. She played a team-leading 45 minutes in the contest and scored seven points but didn’t get a shot off in overtime.

FOOTBALL

>> Gavin Hunter (Mililani), Arizona: Had a career-high eight tackles with one of them for a loss and broke up a pass in a 24-19 loss to Southern Methodist in the Holiday Bowl. Kaena Decambra (Saint Louis) started on the offensive line.

>> Iapani Laloulu (Farrington), Oregon: Kept the offensive line under control against a stiff defense in a 23-0 win over Texas Tech in the College Football Playoff quarterfinals, helping the offense generate 309 yards of offense while committing one turnover and allowing Dante Moore to get sacked only twice. Kawika Rogers (Kapaa) and Will Straton (Punahou) also contributed to the victory.

>> Blazen Lono-Wong (Kailua), Arizona State: Got onto the field but didn’t record a tackle in a 42-39 loss to Duke in the Sun Bowl. It was his first time since early October he has failed to make a stop, a span of seven games.

>> De’Zhaun Stribling (Kapolei), Mississippi: Caught seven passes for 122 yards in a 39-34 win over Georgia in the College Football Playoff quarterfinals, his first time this season over the century mark. It was the captain’s first time over 100 yards since November 2024 against Texas Tech when he was with Oklahoma State. His big catch was for 40 yards on third-and-5 with 32 seconds left to set up the game-winning field goal.

>> Aliki Vimahi (Kahuku), Utah: Collected three tackles and his first sack of the season in a 44-22 win over Nebraska in the Las Vegas Bowl and Brock Fonoimoana (Kahuku) added a tackle. Pupu Sepulona (Saint Louis) and Mana Carvalho (Kahuku) also contributed to the victory.

MEN’S WRESTLING

>> Xander Erolin (Hanalani), San Francisco State: Opened his year with a third-place finish at 157 pounds in Linfield’s Mat Cat Open, going 3-1 with winning scores of 16-0, 11-2 and 15-4. His lone loss was 4-2 to the eventual champion.

WOMEN’S WRESTLING

>> Michaela Sarmiento (Kalaheo), Southern Oregon: With most of the rest of the nation off to prepare for the national duals, she took third place at 103 pounds in Linfield’s Mat Cat Open. She began the tournament with a 16-4 victory and ending it with a 9-8 win over teammate Diamond Lopez.

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Hawaii Island asks for the public’s assistance finding elderly woman, Jacquelyn Glenn

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January 6, 2026

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Hawaii Island asks for the public’s assistance finding elderly woman, Jacquelyn Glenn

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Hawaii Island police are renewing their request for the public’s assistance in locating 82-year-old Jacquelyn Glenn of Kailua-Kona, who was reported missing by her family.

Police said she is considered endangered due to her age.

Glenn was last seen on Friday, Dec. 5, around 6:37 a.m., on the 75-200 block of Nani Kailua Dr. in Kailua-Kona.

She was wearing a peach-colored shirt, blue denim jeans, and black tennis shoes. She reportedly mentioned going to Hilo with friends, but did not say when she planned to return.

She is described as 5′6″, 125 Ibs, with curly grey hair and brown eyes.

Police ask anyone with information on the whereabouts of Jacquelyn Glenn to call the Hawaii Police Department’s non-emergency line at (808) 935-3311.

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