Kapālama Kai

08/12/2026

Another new mural by Kaiʻili Kaulukukui () is now in Kapālama Kai. It depicts native plants that were historically important to this area including:
kalo (replanted in Kapālama by Kamehameha I to restore abundance after the Battle of Nuʻuanu)

- ʻōhiʻa lehua (among the first flowers to sprout from new lava)
- ʻulu (planted to end famine and feed communities)
- kukui (its oil was used as a source of light)
- maile (a vine used to seal peace between chiefs)
- hāpuʻu (its fibers helped to treat wounds and prepared the departed for burial)

Presented by Grow Good Hawaiʻi (), Re-imagining Wao Kanaka invites people to see urban spaces as a thriving forest where Native Hawaiian plants restore balance and reconnect people to ʻāina.

This mural reflects a kuleana for Ke Kula ʻo Kamehameha to steward ʻāina that honors ʻike kūpuna while shaping a resilient future.

Come see it at 1320 Kalani Street near the Largest Wave Mural in the World in Kapālama Kai.

07/31/2026

On July 31, 1843, the Hawaiian flag was raised once again, marking the restoration of Hawaiian sovereignty after a temporary unauthorized occupation by British forces. Kamehameha III proclaimed, "Ua mau ke ea o ka ʻāina i ka pono." The sovereignty of the Hawaiian nation is restored by righteousness.

Each year on July 31, we observe Lā Hoʻihoʻi Ea as we celebrate the resilience of our lāhui and inspires us as we look toward the future of Hawaiʻi.

Throughout Kapālama Kai, acts of ea are everywhere: hālau hula practicing on a weeknight; hands learning to craft feathers as they have for generations; neighbors picking up ʻōpala on a weekend; and ʻohana-owned businesses that endure for generations, alongside new enterprises that bring added vibrancy to our kaiāulu.

E ola ke ea!

07/13/2026

ʻŌlauniu continues to take shape with a newly renovated parking lot now open to the community, featuring:

- Improved traffic flow pattern to enhance circulation and safety
- A pedestrian island at the center to enhance the walkability experience at ʻŌlauniu
- New trees including hala, ʻulu and other native plants that will grow and provide shade over time

Swipe for more or visit the link in our bio for the updates and resources.

06/03/2026

The fish on your plate has a story, and Norpac Fisheries Export knows exactly how it starts.

Based in Kapālama Kai on Colburn St., Norpac has sourced premium seafood from the Central and Western Pacific since 1986. They purchase fish six days a week at the Honolulu Fish Auction, an open‑market system that connects local fishermen directly to buyers and supports Hawaiʻi’s fishing community.

Norpac tracks fish from the moment it’s caught and supports the certification of sustainable tuna fisheries across the Pacific. For Hawaiʻi, that means the ahi, snapper, or poke you’re eating isn’t just fresh — it comes from fisheries that are actively managed to feed generations to come.

Mahalo to Norpac Fisheries Export for strengthening Hawaiʻi’s food security, being part of our kaiāulu and keeping our ocean’s resources in good hands. 🤙🏻

05/13/2026

ʻŌlauniu, our transformative redevelopment at Kapālama Kai, is making steady progress towards completion in 2027. Soon, construction will shift to other areas of the area. Swipe to learn more.

Visit the link below for FAQs, construction updates, leasing opportunities and to sign up for our newsletter.

https://www.olauniu.com/

05/12/2026

What started with a volleyball, volunteering and a vision has grown into one of Hawaiʻi’s most impactful youth volleyball programs.

Kevin Wong, a U.S. Beach Volleyball Olympian, founded Spike & Serve in 2011. Today, Spike & Serve trains out of two warehouse spaces in Kapālama Kai, bringing together 50 coaches, 30 teams, and athletes who fly in every weekend from across the neighbor islands. The results speak for themselves: more than $2 million in college scholarships earned, and a 100% college acceptance rate for seniors continuing to play at the next level. Now, Kevin’s focus is passing the torch: coaching alumni and staff to lead a program that will continue its impact for years to come.

Summer clinics for ages 5 and older are happening now through August.

Find Spike & Serve in our Kapālama Kai tenant directory in the link in bio.

05/12/2026

05/01/2026

Huge mahalo to the nearly 200 volunteers who joined our 2026 Mālama ʻĀina Community Cleanup! In honor of Earth Month and Native Hawaiian Plant Month, we took to the streets of Kapālama Kai to clear 659 lbs of ʻōpala. 🌺💚

Mahalo nui to for donating cleanup supplies, for providing professional trash disposal, and for the refreshing treats! We couldn’t do it without our amazing partners. 🚛♻️

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04/02/2026

Our annual Mālama ʻĀina Community Cleanup in Kapālama Kai is back on Saturday, April 18th! Gather your ʻohana and friends for a morning of service during Earth Month and Native Hawaiian Plant Month.

Park and check-in at Kamehameha Shopping Center on the 2nd level parking structure before heading out to pick up ʻōpala and beautify our neighborhood! 💚

Sign up by April 12 to enjoy lunch on us! Past volunteers who come wearing their Kapālama Kai T‑shirts can look forward to a special surprise!

Register at the link in our bio and receive a FREE lunch for your kōkua. ☀️

03/23/2026

Our annual Mālama ‘Āina Community Cleanup event is coming up soon!

Join us on April 18 at Kamehameha Shopping Center located at 1620 North School St. Celebrate Earth Month by spending a morning giving back to our ‘āina.

Sign up by April 12 to enjoy lunch on us! Past volunteers who come wearing their Kapālama Kai T‑shirts can look forward to a special surprise!

Lunch will be provided to walk-ins while supplies last.

➡️ Click the link in bio to register ⬅️