Jeff Coakley
Jeff Coakley
Jeff Coakley discusses how he came to Kohala as a young adult, ready for a change, having lived a “fast life” on O‘ahu for many years. He shares anecdotes regarding his personal experience in Kohala, and some of the notable Kohala people he met, including Sonny and Tommy Solomon. These kupuna taught Jeff about traditional ways of living off the land, as well as how to live Kohala’s values. The interview ends with a very simple, but inspiring message to the youth of Kohala.
Coakley introduces himself.
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Photo credit: VW Camper Van by Richard Croft, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
How to Prep For a Hawaiian Party
Describes gathering food mauka to makai for a Hawaiian party.Photo credit: Rryanhnl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Talks about the Solomon Family, fishing off of Pololū Valley, and learning lessons about sharing.
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Photo credit: National Archives and Records Administration, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Remembers humorous incident when he "offended" someone by not saying hello.
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Photo credit: Yoshi Canopus, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Explains what makes Kohala a special place.
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Photo credit: Paradiver at the English-language Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Closing of the Kohala Plantation
Recounts the changes in Kohala when the plantation closed, particularly the rise of drug use.Photo credit: elsaolofsson, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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Credits and video information
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Recording date: 7/2/22
Location: Kamahemeha Park, Kohala Reunion, Kohala
Videographer: Lucas Manuel-Scheibe
Editor: Elijah Bermudez, Hawai'i Community College