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Within the Second World War, a main component was played by the community of Kaneohe and also the Kaneohe Bay. This war was fought within the middle of the 1900s. the initial bomb which was dropped on the island was on the shores of this island which was a tropical paradise. Japanese carriers and ships …

In the 16th century, Kailua attracted the ali’i giving birth to many rich Hawaiian legends, some of which may be found in written and oral reminiscences in Hawaii State Libraries. Many legends were born here including the menehune who were known for working at night in Kaiwainui Marsh and mo’o who took the shape of …

In the Hawaiian language Kailua signifies “two oceans,” or “two currents,” a contraction of the words kai (meaning sea or sea water): it’s so named simply because of the two lagoons within the district or the two currents which run through Kailua Bay. Kailua is primarily a residential community, with a centralized commercial district along …