Arts + Culture
How to Give a Hawaiian Lomilomi Massage (with GIFs)
Some simple techniques you can use to re-energize or relax on a daily basis.
The Remarkable Story of the First Women to Paddle the Kaiwi Channel
The determined all-female paddling crews who were first to dare the Molokai to Oahu crossing, a race once restricted to men.
Bake Portuguese Sweet Bread in a Stone Forno at the Kona Historical Society
In this Kona tradition, young and old gather to bake Portuguese sweet bread and take a bite out of this delectable part of the Big Island’s multicultural history.
Hawaiian Kanpachi: Everything You Need to Know
Raised off the coasts of Kona, Hawaiian Kanpachi, a yellowtail fish, is taking the culinary world by storm.
Remembering Master Lauhala Weaver Elizabeth Maluihi Lee
The late founder of annual Hawaii Island weaving conference Ka Ulu Lauhala O Kona was instrumental in keeping an old Hawaiian art alive.
Watch This Video of Hokulea's 1976 Voyage
Travel back to May 1, 1976, the day the Hawaiian long-distance voyaging canoe launched and the journey that followed.
The Complete 2017 Merrie Monarch Festival Winners List
The full rundown of who won on hula's biggest night.
Street Style: 2017 Merrie Monarch Festival
The freshest looks from Hilo, shot by photographer Dino Morrow.
Why Panaewa Forest is a Favorite Location for Merrie Monarch-Bound Hula Practitioners
The Big Island forest continues to be incredibly important to cultural practitioners today.
Merrie Monarch Festival Bingo Cards for Your Viewing Party
We've got the perfect bingo cards for all three nights of epic competition.
How to Watch the 2017 Merrie Monarch Festival Live Stream
Here’s the full schedule to tuning into the hula competition online.
What to Do When You Happen Upon a Hula Ceremony
There is a difference between performing hula for entertainment and engaging in hula as a sacred ritual.
Your Events Guide to the 2017 Merrie Monarch Festival
Here is what's happening in Hilo during the world famous hula competition.
Prince Jonah Kūhiō is the Hawaiian Style Icon You Didn't Know You Needed
Follow the style rules laid out by this Hawaiian royal and you’ll always be the best dressed guy in the room.
Poi for Lunch? Waiahole Poi Factory is the Perfect Place to Stop
The popular Windward Oahu fixture serves up lunches focused on the Hawaiian staple.
Taimane Gardner's Video Medley Celebrates Beach Life and Surf Culture
Honolulu's talented ukulele virtuosa gets back to her roots with this lively surf medley.
The Beloved Musubi Finally Gets a Cookbook of its Own
It features more than 80 variations of the iconic snack.
The Fascinating Origins Behind 7 Famous Hawaiian Place Names
What they mean and what they tell us about a place's history and culture.
How the Hawaiian Poke Bowl Became the World's New Fast Food
We talk to restaurants serving the Hawaiian dish, from LA to London, about how they’re adding their own innovative spin and regional flair.
A Look Back at Hawaii's Earliest, Most Historic Hotels
Travel back in time to the beginnings of Hawaii's tourism industry with these icons in hospitality.
Watch This Trippy Hawaii Travelogue from 50 Years Ago
A visual blast from the past made by influential filmmakers of the era.
Local Flavors You'll Only Find at Fast-Food Restaurants in Hawaiʻi
Hawaii's fast-food restaurants serve exclusive menu items and dishes inspired by the Islands' culinary history.
