“Yum, yum. Yick Lung. Yum, yum. Yick Lung. I love the flavor of Yick Lung!” “Hawai‘i’s Favorite” Reportedly, Yee Sheong and Kam Tai … [Continue Reading...]
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Early Days at Kamehameha Schools
, by Peter T Young
October 3, 1887 Kamehameha Schools for Boys opens for students and holds classes. By October 12, 37 boys over the age of twelve are … [Continue Reading...]

ʻĪmaikalani
, by Peter T Young
Although he was blind, his hearing was keen. He also had two "birds" (guards) who give warning when anyone approached. He reigned in the … [Continue Reading...]
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These posts are part of a personal learning experience; I have been searching to learn more about the place I and my family were born, raised, and live (and love) – then, share what I have learned.
Because of my Planning work across the Islands, as well as previously serving as Director of the State Department of Land and Natural Resources, State Historic Preservation Officer and Deputy Managing Director for Hawaiʻi County, I have had the opportunity to see some places and deal with some issues that many others have not had, nor will have, the same opportunity.
So, I am sharing some insights, events and places with others. These informal historic summaries are presented for personal, non-commercial and/or educational purposes. I hope you enjoy them. Thanks, Peter.
