There’s really no way to get around talking about Maui at the moment, the situation there is too immense and too tragic. Cat and Kevin discuss a few important aspects of the Maui wildfire disaster, as well as the initial timeline of the fire, that’s been unfolding for the past few weeks, which has left […]
Maui County officials confirmed 55 deaths so far from the catastrophic Lāhainā wildfire, that number expected to rise in the coming days as search-and-rescue efforts continue. “It’s a heartbreaking day,” said Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green, in a news conference yesterday. “Without a doubt, what we saw is catastrophic.” Added Maui Police Chief John Pelletier about
The Maui fires are causing some of the worst damages and destruction we’ve seen in recent history on the Valley Isle. Homes have been destroyed and businesses are being burnt to the ground, from Lahaina to Upcountry. Hundreds have had to evacuate, and many are sheltering with not much more than the clothes on their
It’s been years in the making. Literally. Zippy’s Restaurants, the beloved restaurant chain with 22 locations on three islands, is scheduled to open its first location outside Hawaiʻi in October. And where else but Las Vegas? The roughly 7,000-square-foot restaurant and bakery will open at 10:10 a.m. on Oct. 10 at 7095 Badura Ave. It’s
Starting June 30 Skyline, Honolulu’s new fixed rail system, began operating on Oʻahu. It’s the first metro rail system in Hawaiʻi—and it’s been decades in the works. The multibillion-dollar project isn’t completed yet—right now only nine stations are open along the 11-mile stretch from Hālawa to Kapolei—but it’s already generated a lot of excitement, especially
Sunday was a historic day for the Hōkūleʻa as it began its four-year journey around the Pacific. The Hōkūleʻa—a performance-accurate waʻa kaulua, a Polynesian double-hulled voyaging canoe, operated and sailed using traditional Polynesian navigation techniques—left Statter Harbor in Juneau, Alaska, at 4:15 a.m. AKDT. And it will be on its journey through the Pacific Ocean
A long-held Buddhist tradition, Obon festivals are held every year to honor the spirits of our ancestors. At the festivals, everyone can communally partake in lively bon dances with live music to greet the spirits. Bring your whole family and join in the festivities of good food, shimmering lanterns and a celebration of life. OʻAHU
Maybe you’ve already booked your trip to Hawaiʻi Island—or maybe you’re planning a last-minute vacation to the Big Island. Either way, you’ll definitely want to visit Kīlauea, which began erupting again on June 7, 2023—and putting on quite a show, too. The new eruption began just before sunrise on June 7, filling Halemaʻumaʻu Crater with
Three Hawaiʻi beaches made the 2023 Top 10 Beach List—but, like last year, none topped it. Oʻahu’s Duke Kahanamoku Beach moved up to No. 2 in the rankings by coastal coastal expert Stephen Leatherman—aka Dr. Beach—a professor at Florida International University. Wailea Beach on Maui and Poʻipū Beach on. Kauaʻi took the No. 7 and No.
ʻĪao Valley State Monument is a verdant 4,000-acre park home to one of Maui’s most recognizable landmarks, the 1,200-foot ʻĪao Needle. The peaceful area is popular among residents and regularly draws travelers. The park has been closed since Aug. 1, 2022, due to a slope stabilization project. After this nine-month closure, the Maui park is
This March, HAWAIʻI Magazine readers spent a lot of time preparing to travel to Kauaʻi—whether they’re first-timers or seasoned regulars—visitors wanted to know what to expect on a trip to the beloved Garden Isle. Along with what to pack and where to make reservations across the Islands, readers wanted to know what not to do
This article was updated with a few new things not to do. The original piece was uploaded on Aug. 13, 2019. You don’t often hear about the things not to do in Hawaiʻi, so let this be your guide. Think of them more like insider tips on how to stay safe, be respectful and get
