Two powerful storms hit Hawaiʻi this March, bringing record rainfall, causing power outages, damage to roads and severe flooding to communities across the Islands. Some communities on Oʻahu’s North Shore were left nearly underwater. But residents quickly rallied together to support their neighbors and neighborhoods. The City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Environmental Services […]
*Editor’s Note on March 31, 2026: Many businesses in Haleʻiwa have reopened, welcoming respectful visitors. These local businesses could use the support. Parts of Waialua and Mokulēʻia are still recovering. Avoid areas that are still recovery zones, and please follow signage and guidance by officials. Remember to show respect and compassion for what these residents
The Honolulu Ocean Safety Department urges Oʻahu residents and visitors to stay out of the ocean following recent rains from the Kona low. The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health (DOH) has issued a brown water advisory for Oʻahu. The DOH recommends avoiding ocean water for at least 72 hours after the last rainfall. Even beyond that timeframe, the public should continue to
A powerful kona low battered the Hawaiian Islands last week, unleashing torrential rain that caused widespread flooding, landslides, sinkholes, road closures and downed power lines. Governor Josh Green declared a State of Emergency in Hawaiʻi. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) explains that a kona low, or kona storm, typically forms during the winter months. The system is a type of
Born and raised on O‘ahu, Bianca McKee has been a flight attendant with Hawaiian Airlines for 10 years. Here, she shares what drew her to a career in the clouds and provides some insider tips for folks traveling to the Islands. What first drew you to being a flight attendant? I was attracted to working at Hawaiian
*This story was originally published on Jan. 25, 2020, and updated in October 2025. What’s in an outdoor name? Many people know the story of how Diamond Head got its English-language name—19th-century British sailors initially mistook calcite crystals on its slopes for the precious stone. The Oʻahu volcanic crater’s original name, however, was Lēʻahi,
This story was originally published on Aug. 5, 2016. The monster winter swells on Oʻahu’s North Shore is world famous, but summertime is a different story. While the surf may be flat and professional surfers are chasing waves elsewhere, there’s still plenty of fun to be had. Here are four reasons why the North
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
If you’re moving to the Aloha State, you don’t have to leave your car behind. And it might surprise you to learn that shipping it here can be a stress- and hassle-free process. SGT Auto Transport is a company that ships cars all over the U.S., including to and from Hawaiʻi. The company, the first
At HAWAI‘I Magazine, we love being your window to the Hawaiian Islands and their vibrant history, culture and landscape. With each issue, we strive to offer gorgeous photos, tips on how to experience the best the Islands have to offer, strategies on planning for new vacations or, if you’re a former Hawai‘i resident, ways you
Thousands of people move to or from Hawaiʻi every year. If you happen to be one of them, perhaps you’re wondering what to do about your car. Selling it and buying a new one seems like the obvious answer, but there is another more viable option. Ship a car to Hawaiʻi—or in the other direction—and
Planning a vacation is hard enough, and with COVID-19 throwing a wrench into things, making the perfect winter itinerary has never been more headache-inducing. To ease the pain, Cat and Kevin discuss some key festivals, events and holiday happenings that are either changing the way they’ll be conducting their festivities, or will be canceled altogether.
