Arts + Culture
5 Hawaiʻi Coffee Table Books You'll Love
From Hawaiian cuisine to perfect shorebreak waves and kanaka maoli literature, these five coffee table books are necessary additions to any Hawai‘i lover’s library.
Make Your Own Flower Lei at This Workshop on Kauaʻi
Create a haku lei that’s uniquely yours using flowers and foliage from your garden.
These 10 Photos Truly Show the Awe-Inspiring Power of the Recent Kīlauea Eruption
Hawaiʻi Island photographer Andrew Richard Hara captured the recent Kīlauea eruption, and his photos are stunning.
A Legacy in Lei-Making with Stacy Farias
Lei stand Sophia's—located at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport—has been passed down through three generations, and continues to sell colorful handcrafted lei to visitors and locals alike.
Celebrate National ʻUkulele Day—Or Everyday—With HAWAIʻI Magazine's ʻUkulele Spotify Playlist
From ʻukulele prodigies like Jake Shimabukuro to old school legends like Eddie Kamae, our newly created ʻukulele Spotify playlist has it all.
Learn Ancient Hawaiian History Along the Sparkling Coast of Lapakahi
Crystal clear waters, a gorgeous walking trail and remnants of ancient Hawaiian civilization can all be found at Lapakahi State Historical Park.
Meet Mele, O'ahu's Newest Hawaiian Monk Seal
The pup, born on Oʻahu in 2020, is one of the best things to happen last year.
Q&A with Hawaiʻi Surfing Prodigy Jackson Dorian
Jackson Dorian, a young surfer from Hawai‘i Island, is following in his pro surfer father’s wake and rapidly gaining acclaim in the surfing world.
Humpback Whale Season in Hawaiʻi is in Full Swing Right Now
Researchers hope whale numbers will increase this year.
Get Crafty in a Hands-On Coconut Weaving Workshop in Hawaiʻi
The art of weaving coconut leaves dates back thousands of years and can be found across the Pacific.
Love Hawai'i? Then You'll Love These 6 Books by Local Authors
Local authors give us new perspectives on Hawai‘i’s final queen, one of Hawai‘i’s most notorious crimes, life for Japanese Americans in World War II and more.
What’s in a Hawaiian Plate, Anyway?
Here’s your cheat sheet.
Q&A with Fishpond Educator and Caretaker Luka Mossman
Luka Mossman and his family have spent over two decades restoring and maintaining the Hale o Lono Fishpond, and it now serves as a center for culture and science.
3 Local Lei Shops Flourishing in Honolulu Right Now
These home-grown Oʻahu businesses are bringing back lei to urban Honolulu.
Haunted Hawaiʻi: An Encounter with Menehune
In this episode, master storyteller Lopaka Kapanui talks about an East Oʻahu home frequented by the legendary race of small people.
Haunted Hawaiʻi: The Un-Blessable House on Oʻahu
In this episode, Lopaka Kapanui tells the story about a flamboyant kahuna (priest) who tries to bless an un-blessable house on Oʻahu.
Haunted Hawaiʻi: A Spirit-Filled House in Nuʻuanu
In our new series, master storyteller Lopaka Kapanui shares short spine-chilling tales about the Islands.
Experience Hawaiʻi's Most Haunted Tales Through Master Storyteller Lopaka Kapanui's Walking Ghost Tours
For nearly 20 years, Lopaka Kapanui has shared the beauty and rich history of Hawai‘i through its diverse stories and legends.
How to Mail Order Kaua‘i Poi and Kūlolo
If you’ve been craving these Hawaiʻi foods while you’re stuck at home, you’re in luck: You can get them shipped to your front door.
Watch: How To Make an Origami Aloha Shirt Box
Make this adorable Japanese candy box with step-by-step instructions by Honolulu crafting guru Joy Shimabukuro.
What Waikīkī is Like Right Now
The usually-bustling neighborhood on the island’s south shore is quieter—and packed with locals.
Everything You Need To Know About Lychee in Hawaiʻi
The high-demand fruit, in season from now through September, has come to represent summer in the Islands.
