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History of Hawaii’s Big Island The Big Island is the youngest among the islands of Hawaii. It is only half a million years old. The Big Island is said to have been first discovered by travelers from the Marquesas Islands of the Polynesian region. This was only about one thousand five hundred (1,500) years ago. Westerners began coming into the island when Captain Cook landed in 1778. After a year, the captain was killed at Kealakekua Bay by tribal warriors. Regardless, he opened the door for other travelers to set foot and settle in the island. At around this time, the Big Island had several political divisions (or chiefdoms). These chiefdoms were constantly at war, until they were united in 1791. The unification of the Big Island tribes was due to the efforts of Kamehameha, who hailed from Kohala. He ruled the Big Island as king until 1804. After that year, he moved to Oahu, only to return to the island in 1812, seven years before he died. Kamehameha is credited as the greatest king to rule Hawaii. Western religions first came into the Big Island in 1820. This was through the efforts of the first missionaries in the island. They landed in Kailua-Kona, where they first began their missionary work. This was followed by other Western travelers. Some of the early voyagers introduced cattle and sugar into the local agriculture. This was the roots of Parker Ranch, perhaps one of the oldest and definitely one of the largest cattle ranches in the Big Island. Sugar plantations also found a home, later on blooming into one of the prime industries of Hilo. To date, the Big Island is at the forefront of Hawaiian industry and culture. The island’s rich culture and history is now the backdrop of a very active tourism industry. At the same time, much of the island’s ancient practices are kept alive because of the modern traveler’s interest in them. #3 Five Star Auto Parts We have all makes and models, specializing in foreign & domestic cars & trucks • BRAKE PADS • BRAKE SHOES • BRAKE ROTORS • BRAKE DRUMS • WHEEL BEARINGS • SEALS • AXLES • CLUTCH KITS • SHOCKS & STRUTS Machine Shop Service Available Wheel Bearings Press & Bushing Press 2881 E. OAKLAND PARK BLVD • KAILUA-KONA, HI 96819 808-573-5443 LOOKING FOR GREAT OFFERS AND FREEBIES IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD - VISIT OURTOWNSFINEST.COM • ©2017 TODAY IN MAGAZINE • 1-818-573-5443
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