Hawaii goes to San Francisco in March. Free trips! Live Hawaii music!

posted by: Derek Paiva on Thu Mar 04, 2010 at 02:45 PM Live in the San Francisco area? You'll get to experience a taste of the Islands right in your backyard in March with a series of events showcasing the music, dance, food and culture of Hawaii. Stop by and you could also win free vacations on Maui or Kauai.  More

Hawaii goes to Los Angeles in February. Win free trips to Kauai, Maui.

posted by: Sherie Char on Tue Feb 02, 2010 at 01:37 PM If you're in Los Angeles this month, Hawaii is coming to you! The Grove shopping center will spotlight a Hawaiian Island each Saturday in February with hula, music and Island-made products. Stop by and you could win free trips to the Islands.  More

Maui-grown pineapple lives on! New company to continue growing Maui Gold brand.

posted by: Derek Paiva on Sat Jan 02, 2010 at 12:15 AM Fresh, whole Maui-grown pineapple will not be a relic of Hawaii's past after all. A new Maui-based company will continue growing and selling the signature Hawaii fruit under the well-known Maui Gold label.  More

How to buy an ukulele from Hawaii

posted by: Vanessa Sim on Thu Nov 19, 2009 at 01:49 PM A HAWAII Magazine reader asked us for some advice on purchasing Hawaii’s iconic instrument. We reveal how to find a great ukulele whether you’re buying here in person, searching online or looking for a “made in Hawaii” instrument.  More

Your Top 5 favorite Hawaii snacks: Our HAWAII Magazine Facebook poll results

posted by: Derek Paiva on Thu Nov 05, 2009 at 12:54 AM We’ve been asking our HAWAII Magazine Facebook fans about a few of their favorite Hawaii things. Here are the Top 5 picks from our recent Facebook fan page poll question: "What's your favorite Hawaii snack?"  More

Hawaii’s Saint Damien inspires art, artists and aloha shirts

posted by: Sherie Char on Mon Oct 26, 2009 at 10:57 AM As Saint Damien's relic tours Hawaii this week, many Hawaii artists are honoring the Islands' newly canonized saint through their works of art.   More

Savin’ the Ditch. Where can I get a Kohala Ditch t-shirt?

posted by: Chris Bailey on Fri Oct 23, 2009 at 10:37 AM HAWAII Magazine subscriber Donald Hinds asks if he can buy a t-shirt supporting the restoration of the Big Island of Hawaii’s Kohala Ditch—the former home of the popular Flumin’ Da Ditch ride. Turns out anyone can buy the shirts, which support the ditch repair.  More

“Best of Hawaii” 2009: Our favorite Hawaii places to shop

posted by: Derek Paiva and Kathryn Drury Wagner on Wed Sep 16, 2009 at 11:42 AM HAWAII Magazine's annual "Best of Hawaii" issue is out—full of reader and editor insights on the best of everything in the Islands. Here's another sample of what you'll find in it: Our favorite Hawaii places to shop.  More

Where to buy Hawaii’s Merrie Monarch hula festival posters

posted by: Chris Bailey on Wed May 06, 2009 at 02:18 PM HAWAII Magazine reader Edd Kogan asks where he can buy the official Merrie Monarch Festival posters. We point him to the website of the artist behind the posters.  More

No tears here. Maui Onion Festival celebrates its 20th year.

posted by: Sherie Char on Fri May 01, 2009 at 01:01 PM There’s nothing like a sweet Maui onion. Get your share of Maui Kula onions at the annual Maui Onion Festival in Whalers Village.  More