Ka-malo qd. North Moloka'i, and fortress where Ka'ohele, a member of the royal families of Moloka'i and Maui, and a famous fast runner and jumper was caught by the Oahuans (Ka Elele Poakolu, February 9, 1881). It became a place of refuge during a battle between Maui and Moloka'i when the people of Pelekunu fled up this hill and threw stones, killing their pursuers (Ke Au Hou, September 21, 1910). Lit. tall hill
Oloku'i is referred to in the hui of the mele E Hihiwai -
O hihiwai la lae lae
Let us two return
To the lush beautiful land of Wailau
Simply glorious
Is the waterfall at Kahiwa
And the mountain peak of Oloku'i ("A me ke kuahiwi 'o Oloku'i")
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