From the 1830s to the 1940s, dozens of Hawaiian-language newspapers collectively published thousands of articles about Kaupo. This section of the site provides a selection of translated Hawaiian articles as well as historical English-language news.
A trip around Maui and Molokai
("Hele Kaapuni ana ia Maui a me Molokai" (excerpt), Ka Nupepa Kuokoa, June 5, 1869) April 24—I left Ulupalakua and rode to Kaupo. Mr. William and his guide were my companions on this terribly rocky trail. When we arrived at Nuu my horse was exhausted. I trudged on to Puuomaiai, where I hired a new...
News from the rain that makes one hide behind rock walls
("Na Mea Hou o ka Ua Peepapohaku", Ka Nupepa Kuokoa, September 20, 1879) DEAR NUPEPA KUOKOA; Greetings:—Please have your helmsman publish the news below. The cooperative associations of Kaupo, ranging from where the water dives from Manawainui Valley to the calm waters of Nuu Bay, shared dinner. The three groups are the Kumunui Association, Keahuloa...