Culture
The Beloved Kōlea Birds Return to Hawaiʻi
You know it’s the end of summer when the Pacific golden plovers flock to the Islands.
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.
Byodo-In Temple is a Hidden Gem Flanked by the Ko‘olau Mountains
Leave bustling Honolulu and into a new world on the Oʻahu’s Windward Side at the Valley of the Temples.
3 Legends About Hawaiʻi's King Kamehameha
Numerous myths and legends surround the life of King Kamehameha, unifier of the Hawaiian Islands and first ruler of the Kingdom of Hawai‘i.
Local Artists and a Waikīkī Hotel Team Up to Spread Aloha
Hawai‘i art collective 808Urban and the Waikīkī Beach Marriott Resort & Spa are share the love through art, one lei at a time.
Scenes from Hawai‘i's Black Lives Matter March on Oʻahu This Weekend
Thousands of supporters turned out on Oʻahu, Maui, Hawaiʻi Island and Kauaʻi this weekend in peaceful protests.
The Outdoor Circle Has Been Protecting Hawaiʻi’s Natural Beauty Since 1912
The Hawaiʻi nonprofit has been working as both vanguard and watchdog for the Islands’ natural sightlines and flora for over a century.
'Hawai‘i Artists for Racial Justice' Raise Money for Black Lives Matter Movement
These 17 Hawai‘i artists are using their talents to spread awareness about human rights and racial justice.
How Professional Surfer Bethany Hamilton is Doing It All
Seventeen years after the shark attack that took her arm, the Kaua‘i native is blazing through life as a motivational speaker, wife and mother of two.
These ‘Ukuleles Are Always Built With Love
Turning 25 this year, family-run KoAloha ‘Ukulele continues to handcraft top-of-the-line ‘ukulele while also offering free factory tours.
This Kaua‘i Food Forest Provides More Than Just Food
On the north shore of Kaua‘i is a unique forest designed to produce food and medicinal herbs.
Beloved Hawaiʻi Musician Willie K Dies at 59
William Awihilima Kahaialiʻi, known by his fans as Willie K, lost a lengthy battle with lung cancer.
How 11 Surf Breaks on Oʻahu Got Their Names
Every surf break has a name—and a good story that goes along with it.
Nuts for Coconuts: Q&A with Ryan Burden
At Coconut Information workshops in Ha‘ikū on Maui, Ryan Burden aims to educate the public on the power of the coconut.
Watch: Make This Simple Ribbon Lei for May Day Wherever You Are
Honolulu crafting guru Joy Shimabukuro demonstrates how you can make a simple lei with just standard ribbon.
5 Things You Need to Know About the ʻŌhiʻa Lehua Flower
Native to Hawaiʻi, the ʻōhiʻa lehua tree and flower has become deeply ingrained in the Islands’ culture, designs and stories.
The Stories Behind 8 Hawaiʻi Towns and Beaches
For anyone who has ever wondered how places like Pearl Harbor and Lanikai got their names.
How Hālau, Artisans and Hawaiʻi’s Hula Community are Dealing with Merrie Monarch's Cancellation
The 57th annual festival was scheduled to run from April 12 to 18.
Stay Connected Through These Virtual Hawaiian Music Concerts
Live concerts in the Islands have been canceled, but local entertainers are still making music and finding new ways to reach their audiences. You, included.
Visit ʻIolani Palace From Your Home
You can’t visit the historic royal residence in Honolulu now, but you can tour it with these new virtual experiences.
