Culture
'Hammajang' is Now a Word in the Oxford English Dictionary
The commonly used Hawaiian Pidgin word meaning "all messed up" will be included in 2019’s dictionary revisions.
7 Things You Might Not Know about the Chinese New Year's Lion Dance
Turns out, there’s more to the lion dance than good fortune.
Scientists Capture Video of Minutes-Old Humpback Whale Calf as Annual Migration to Hawaii Begins
While whale counts are down in the Islands, populations around the world are doing well.
How to Celebrate Lunar New Year in Hawaii in 2019
There are block parties, lion dance performances and, of course, a lot of food.
Loud and Proud, Where and Wear: The Story of the First Aloha Shirt
The iconic symbol of Hawaii has roots that stretch back to the 1930s.
Watch the Otherworldly Video of a Woman Swimming with a Massive Great White Shark in Hawaii
Marine Biologist Ocean Ramsey's dive with the giant (and pregnant) shark is incredible.
One Hawaiian Snail Dies, But the Conservation Effort Lives On
Lonesome George, the last known member of a certain kind of Hawaiian tree snail, died on New Year’s Day, but populations of other rare species are growing.
5 Reasons You Should Go to the New Year's Ohana Festival 2019
Grilled mochi, taiko drumming, Japanese crafts and more.
HAWAII Magazine's 2019 Photo Contest Winners
The stunning Hawaii photos that won first and second place in our annual contest.
14 Things We Loved About Hawaii in 2018
From Bruno Mars selling out three shows at Aloha Stadium to “Magnum P.I.” getting a reboot, here are the most memorable moments of 2018.
Our 10 most popular stories of 2018
See the stories that were on our reader's mind, and revisit some of the moments that defined Hawaii's past year.
The Story Behind Hawaii's Mochi-Pounding Tradition
For many Island families, mochi, whether hand-pounded or store-bought, signifies the start of the New Year.
The Brewseum on Oahu holds unique WWII treasures and great local brews
At this special brewpub and war museum, the slogan "Remember, Honor and Salute" rings true.
Kauai's Festival of Lights Transforms Ordinary Objects into a Holiday Spectacle
The community tradition started with one woman’s eco-creativity in the 1950s.
Bishop Museum exhibit displays a Hawaii that never was
Vintage memorabilia, on display until January 2019, immerses viewers in popular Hawaii stereotypes.
See rarely displayed artifacts from King Kalakaua's reign
The Honolulu Museum of Art’s “Hooulu Hawaii: The King Kalakaua Era” exhibit showcases the art and fashion of Hawaii’s 19th century.
A Visual Journey Around Molokai
Get into a Molokai state of mind with these snapshots of life on The Friendly Island.
How the Lyons Estate on Big Island is Preserving Hawaii's Ohia Lehua Tree
The dedicated forest preserve is also an AirBnB.
The Kona Coffee Cultural Festival is brewing November 9-18, 2018
Toast the roast with 10 days of coffee events in Big Island's Kona District.
In Poipu, Kauai, a Historic Hawaiian village is Coming Back to Life
On the coast of Koloa, this rare old Hawaiian village is being restored as an authentic learning space for all.
Q&A with Hawaii Family Band Kapena
Once an electrifying Jawaiian music trio, Kapena is now a family band, focused on creating hapa haole music with a vision.
5 Pretty Ways to Wear Your Ohia Lehua Love on Your Sleeve
We love you, Lehua.
