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.
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...
About the meeting of the Cotton Farmers Association in Kumunui, Kaupo
("No ka halawai Ahahui mahiai Pulupulu ma Kumunui Kaupo", Ka Hoku o ka Pakipika, September 26, 1861) September 12, 1861. Met at 12 noon. After prayers, E. Helekunihi was appointed as chair. At the request of E. Helekunihi, T. C. Wilmington was chosen as secretary of this association. E. Helekunihi stood and explained the method...
A feast of the olive leaf
("He Ahaaina Lau Oliva", Ka Nupepa Kuokoa, October 12, 1872) DEAR KUOKOA; Greetings : Please insert this little message of love. The activities began at Kalaauala’s house. There, the women and men got dressed, the men wearing fine white clothes and the women wearing taffeta. When the procession emerged, it resembled a Hawaiian flag in...