Culture
How Mākaha Helped Revolutionize Hawaiʻi's Surf Culture
Before surfers were catching waves at Pipeline or Waimea, they were dropping in at Mākaha.
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.
How the Exquisite Work of Poakalani & Co. is Continuing the Tradition of Hawaiian Quilting
Master quilters Poakalani Serrao and her husband, John Serrao, left a legacy of craftsmanship and beauty while perpetuating this beloved artform.
How 11 Surf Breaks on Oʻahu Got Their Names
Every surf break has a name—and a good story that goes along with it.
12 of the Best Hawaiʻi Christmas Songs
Baby, it’s cold outside, but these Hawaiian holiday tunes will keep you warm and merry.
The 12 Most Romantic Songs From Hawaii
Some of our best-loved songs that capture the romance of the Islands.
5 Things You Need to Know About the ʻŌhiʻa Lehua Tree
Native to Hawaiʻi, the ʻōhiʻa lehua tree and flower has become deeply ingrained in the Islands’ culture, designs and stories.
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.
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.
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.
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.
