In the South Kona fishing village of Milolii, opelu fishing is not just a tradition, it's a means of survival. It helps me by supporting my family. A church group on Kauai provides people in need with ...

A lei tossed into the waters off Milolii during the opening ceremony Saturday morning of the Milolii Opelu Project and La Elima Celebration. (Brad Ballesteros/Special to West Hawaii Today) ADVERTISING ...

The great barracuda, also known as ‘opelu mama or kaku, played a significant role in Hawaiian fishing traditions. Fishermen would work together with the kaku to find and net schools of ‘opelu. -- Maui ...

Three greater amberjacks circle Waimea Bay’s schooling opelu. The ones called scads are five of those. The sparkly silver scads form schools from dozens to hundreds to thousands, coming inshore in ...