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.
Interview Clips
Kohala's Values | Jeff Coakley | Kohala Oral History Project
Kohala Oral History Project interview of Jeff Coakley. Subject: Kohala's Values. Visit www.kohalaoralhistoryproject.com for more oral history stories.
Closing of the Kohala Plantation | Jeff Coakley | Kohala Oral History Project
Kohala Oral History Project interview of Jeff Coakley. Subject: Closing of the Kohala Plantation. Visit www.kohalaoralhistoryproject.com for more oral... Read more
Memories of Pololū Valley | Jeff Coakley | Kohala Oral History Project
Kohala Oral History Project interview of Jeff Coakley. Subject: Memories of Pololū Valley. Visit www.kohalaoralhistoryproject.com for more oral histor... Read more
Highway Driving Etiquette | Jeff Coakley | Kohala Oral History Project
Kohala Oral History Project interview of Jeff Coakley. Subject: Highway Driving Etiquette. Visit www.kohalaoralhistoryproject.com for more oral histor... Read more
Introduction | Jeff Coakley | Kohala Oral History Project
Kohala Oral History Project interview of Jeff Coakley. Subject: Introduction. Visit www.kohalaoralhistoryproject.com for more oral history stories.
How to Prep for a Hawaiian Party | Jeff Coakley | Kohala Oral History Project
Kohala Oral History Project interview of Jeff Coakley. Subject: How to Prep for a Hawaiian Party. Visit www.kohalaoralhistoryproject.com for more oral... Read more
You Gotta Know Who You Are | Jeff Coakley | Kohala Oral History Project
Kohala Oral History Project interview of Jeff Coakley. Subject: You Gotta Know Who You Are. Visit www.kohalaoralhistoryproject.com for more oral histo... Read more
How to Make a Crab Trap | Jeff Coakley | Kohala Oral History Project
Kohala Oral History Project interview of Jeff Coakley. Subject: How to Make a Crab Trap. Visit www.kohalaoralhistoryproject.com for more oral history ... Read more