Obama administration adds Hawaii vine to endangered species list

posted by: Chris Bailey on Wed Mar 18, 2009 at 01:56 PM A rare Molokai vine has been added to the endangered species list this week. Phyllostegia hispida is the latest of Hawaii’s 329 federally protected endangered species, and the first designated by the Obama administration.  More

New pamphlet makes identifying Hawaii’s birds easy

posted by: Chris Bailey on Fri Mar 13, 2009 at 10:31 AM Where in the Islands can you spot a Hawaiian Duck? What are the Hawaiian and Latin names for the red-tailed tropicbird? A new publication details all you need to know about Hawaii’s birds—whether you’re an avid ornithologist or a casual bird watcher.  More

Where to stay in Hawaii if you smoke

posted by: Chris Bailey on Mon Mar 02, 2009 at 12:29 PM HAWAII Magazine reader Doug Wight asks if there are smoking-friendly hotels in Hawaii. We found a site that lists these lodgings on every Island.  More

Affordable Hawaii: 5 ways to get more Hawaii for less

posted by: Chris Bailey on Wed Dec 17, 2008 at 12:45 PM A dream vacation in Hawaii doesn’t have to be a casualty of these tough economic times. If you’re ready to pack your bags now, you could even enjoy the Islands for less money than you might think.  More

Preserving Hawaii’s paradise

posted by: Sherie Char on Tue Dec 16, 2008 at 07:01 AM Hawaii residents and travelers volunteer to help preserve Hawaii. This new helpful guidebook features more than 70 organizations—including info on how to sign up and who to call.  More

Mokulele Airlines adds Hawaii jet service

posted by: Derek Paiva on Wed Oct 15, 2008 at 03:26 PM Kailua-Kona-based Mokulele Airlines is adding four 70-seat jets to its Hawaii interisland turboprop service, boosting its daily schedule by up to 36 flights.  More

Ironman Triathlon, Molokai Hoe test endurance this weekend

posted by: Derek Paiva on Fri Oct 10, 2008 at 03:18 PM Two of Hawaii’s most-enduring homegrown sports events happen this weekend: The Ironman World Triathlon Championship on Saturday and the Molokai Hoe on Sunday.  More

Even more "off the radar" Hawaii getaways

posted by: Chris Bailey and Derek Paiva on Thu Sep 25, 2008 at 11:57 PM The latest issue of Outside Magazine features 50 American “Great Escape” getaways. A couple of Hawaii spots are highlighted.  More

Aloha Festivals kicks off annual statewide celebration

posted by: Chris Bailey on Thu Sep 11, 2008 at 01:11 PM The word “aloha” has many meanings. Hello. Goodbye. Love. But each September the word also becomes synonymous with a six-week festival honoring Hawaiian culture, history and all meanings of “aloha.”  More

John Cruz and our 90 other "Best of Hawaii" picks

posted by: Derek Paiva on Wed Aug 27, 2008 at 10:19 AM Featuring more than 91 picks from our readers and writers revealing all of the best our Islands have to offer.   More