This month we celebrate everything that Hawaii loves: luau with all of our favorite grinds, music from local artists, hula performances and more. All Islands King Kamehameha Day 6/11 Honolulu’s Kamehameha statue is bedecked with lei each Kamehameha Day.Photo: Daniel Ramirez/Flickr Estimated to stand over 7 feet tall, King Kamehameha is a monumental figure in […]
After nearly a month of repairs and restoration work due to heavy rainfall and flooding that doused Kauai’s north shore last month, Polihale State Park reopened. Visitors are once again able to enjoy the wild coastline and camp along the shore with a valid permit. There will be continued work on the road to Polihale
On a corner in Kapaa, at a comfortable bar that was once Eastside Café, my taste buds are in a state of disbelief. “These are the best empanadas I’ve ever had,” I tell Erin Keller and José Cortez, husband-and-wife co-owners of The Local Kauai. And I’m not lying: Filled with purple Okinawan sweet potatoes, Hawaiian
May means that Mele Mei, a monthlong celebration of Hawaii’s music culture, is fully underway. And whether you’re on Kauai, the Big Island or Oahu, find the local vibrations put out by Hawaii artists at one of the many Mele Mei events. With so many performances going on every weekend, check out our event guide,
The scenic wonders of the Napali Coast State Wilderness Park will have to be seen from afar for the time being, as repairs to the highway leading to the park are ongoing following major flooding that brought multiple landslides to the north shore of Kauai earlier this month. The Department of Land and Natural Resources is
After a heavy thunderstorm caused major flooding on the north shore of Kauai earlier this month, the Hawaii Tourism Authority sent out a message today alleviating concerns for visitors. “Kauai is open for business,” it said, with the exception being the northernmost towns from Wainiha to Haena, and including the Kalalau Trail. Other than those
The past weekend brought torrential rains to the island of Kauai, and parts of the north shore are still inaccessible. Here are the latest updates on what to expect if you have travel plans to the island. 1. State park closures Haena State Park, Napali Coast State Wilderness Park (Kalalau Trail) and Polihale State Park
The island of Kauai was hit with a devastating storm in mid-April, with rain reaching record highs on the north shore. The towns of Hanalei received 27 inches of rain and Wainiha received 20 inches of rain within 24 hours, causing landslides, flooding and destroying homes, and putting much of Hanalei under water. A number of
It’s 3:30 p.m. and the lunch rush has finally slowed down, giving Aaron and Kristin Leikam a breather before the dinner crowd starts filing in. Husband and wife, the Leikams own Street Burger, a bustling neighborhood burger joint in Kapaa on Kauai’s east side. The two have been working in the restaurant industry for nearly
Snaking across the upper rim of Kauai’s Nualolo Valley, a footpath thrusts its travelers onto a sheer edge. That’s where I find myself this sunny December morning, teetering on the ridge after a two-hour traipse through damp woods where spongy mushrooms and delicate wildflowers grow. Pitted against an unblemished blue sky that melts seamlessly into the hue of the
Minutes from the airport and popular resorts, Lihue features some of the best food (and drinks) on the island. Follow this multi-stop guide for a fun food tour of the town—and bring a friend with you to share a few of the plates. Photo courtesy: Ha Coffee Bar 7 a.m. Ha Coffee Bar The bright and
When it comes to a romantic dinner with unobstructed ocean views, RumFire Poipu is hard to beat. For those of you familiar with RumFire Waikiki, the RumFire in Poipu is not the same: the menus are different, the hours are different and there’s no nightclub scene here. Located in the Sheraton Kauai Resort, the Poipu
