Most of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park on Hawaiʻi Island is open, after an unprecedented and destructive Kīlauea eruption in 2018 that forced the longest shutdown in the park’s history (134 days). Last month the popular Nāhuku, more commonly known as Thurston Lava Tube, reopened. SEE ALSO: Hawaiʻi’s Famous Lava Tube Reopens Today And today, the national park opened […]
Using chef’s plating tweezers, Brian Hirata leans over a row of black plates that look like discs of basalt, meticulously adds tiny leaves from the Rumex acetosella plant, commonly known as sheep’s sorrel, to the top of a black tuile cookie made from ti ash. He harvested the sheep’s sorrel himself, off the side of
Standing on the rocky cliffs at Ka Lae, I find joy in the fact that I, along with a handful of other visitors and local fishermen, am at the southernmost point in the United States. The scenery is stunning: The dazzling blue ocean glistens below and the colossal Hawaiʻi Island landscape rises in the distance.
Yes, he’s the son of celebrated Hawaiian artist Sig Zane. And yes, his mom is Nalani Kanakaole, the renowned cultural practitioner and kumu hula (hula teacher). But Kuhao Zane is a creative powerhouse and respected cultural practitioner on his own. Born and raised in Hilo, Zane fell in love with art in high school, then
For some musicians, “making it” is the ultimate goal: winning awards, touring the world, being adored by fans. But for Mark Yamanaka, a Hilo-based musician who won big at the 2019 Na Hoku Hanohano Awards, it’s all about staying grounded. And although Yamanaka has undoubtedly made it with his latest solo release, “Lei Lehua,” which
Folks, you’re looking at history in the making. This photo, captured by the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT), consisting of eight radio telescope observatories around the world working together, is the first ever image we’ve seen of an actual black hole—or rather, the silhouette of the black hole against the bright material surrounding it. Two Hawaii
On a Sunday at sunrise, the South Kona sky painted in pastels, I drive bleary-eyed on Māmalahoa Highway heading south past monstera and banana plants toward the hulking mass of Mauna Loa, rising nearly 1,500 feet into the sky. Two quick turns past roadside fruit stands and my car rumbles into the parking lot of
A scuba instructor since 1985, Keller Laros joined Big Island snorkel and dive company Jack’s Diving Locker in 1991, and in 2012 also founded the Manta Pacific Research Foundation. Now a Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) master scuba diver trainer, Laros has logged 12,600 scuba dives, and is famously known for disentangling a dolphin
Hilo becomes fashion central during Merrie Monarch week, as people take to the streets in their favorite Hawaiian attire, so we sent Hawaii Island photographer Dino Morrow to snap photos of some of the best style moments around Edith Kanakaole Stadium. Queen Liliuokalani-proud in this statement T-shirt and elegant lei hulu lauhala papale (feathered hat). Hawaii’s
After months of preparation, kumu hula (hula teachers) lead their halau (troupes) on the pilgrimage to Hilo for the annual Merrie Monarch Festival competition. And while the months of diligent practice is evident from the incredible precision and grace showcased onstage, there is one element of preparation unseen by the public eye: the legendary Merrie
These hula-minded Instagram feeds will cover all the excitement happening in Hilo during the hula community’s favorite time of year. Be sure to follow them this week as they share the fun (both on and off stage) during the 2018 Merrie Monarch Festival. For stage photos and recap: @merriemonarchfestival View this post on Instagram
Another year of extraordinary hula and Hawaiian music is taking place this week as the 55th annual Merrie Monarch Festival begins this Thursday, April 5 through Saturday April 7 in Hilo, Hawaii Island. Though tickets sell out immediately upon release in November, hula fans can still enjoy the competition from the comforts of home. And
