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.
News from Jarvis Island
("Mea hou ma Jarvis Island", Ka Hae Hawaii, November 9, 1859) DEAR HAE HAWAII, GREETINGS to you, the one who reports on news from other lands. This is some news for you to report publically from Hawaii to Niihau. On July 14, a house was built by Mr. Samuel G. Wilder and George N. Wilcox....
Concerning intoxication
("No ka Ona", Ke Kumu Hawaii, March 30, 1836) A description of deaths of the people of Hawaii. On a Friday, Kahilikoolani took a digging stick and went to farm. After farming, he gathered his sweet potatoes into two baskets and carried them back to his house. He got the imu burning, and when it...
Kaupo news
("Na Mea Hou o Kaupo", Ko Hawaii Pae Aina, October 26, 1889) Kaupo is becoming quite dignified these days. There are now three stores, all of them the creation of those from the land of flowers. The people of Kaupo are filled with joy over the increase in stores. The status of the work of...
The lost ship Nihoa
("Moku nalowale o Nihoa", Ka Hae Hawaii, June 15, 1859) Below is a letter about the Hawaiian ship Nihoa thought to be lost in the year 1855. In my opinion, Keala’s account is mistaken. However, it is not completely clear. If there is someone who knows if it is true or not, please inform us...
News of Kaupo
("Na Mea Hou o Kaupo", Nupepa Kuokoa, February 13, 1886) THE WORK OF THE LORD.—The work of the youth society continues much like the parching sun. So it is with unbelievers, they are arid land for farming. But there are ebbs and flows. ESCAPE FROM DEATH.—On Jan. 14, Kahoohua narrowly escaped death. Kahoohua had set...
Assistance for the disaster in Lancashire
("Kokua no ka Poino o Lancashire", Nupepa Kuokoa, April 18, 1863) We have received a letter from H. Manase, of Kaupo, East Maui, providing a list of people making donations of eighth-dollars for the needy and suffering people living in Lancashire, England, and here is what he wrote. Here are funds donated by the members...