Inside North Shore’s Sunset Ranch: Cultural tours, weddings and dreamy views

A historic ranch house preserves and perpetuates this beautiful landscape.

You could call it untouched today, tomorrow and forever. On the North Shore of Oahu, quietly looming at 900 feet above sea level over Pupukea, an illustrious ranch house has helped tell the stories of natural conservation, Hawaiian culture, local farming practices and modern day weddings, and will in perpetuity.This is Sunset Ranch, a sprawling 30-acre property, which has a…

Introducing Hawaii’s rising young R&B singers and songwriters

These artists shine a spotlight on a different musical genre taking hold in the Islands.

For many years, the Hawaii music industry and local radio stations have highlighted three familiar genres of music: Hawaiian, reggae and the catchy Island-blend known as Jawaiian. But, thanks to rising stars Izik Moreno, DeAndre Brackensick, Lina Robins-Tamure and Keilana Mokulehua, the musical landscape has a new sound to celebrate.Though each is an artist in their own right, they collectively…

Watch Pearl Harbor survivors win the Mannequin Challenge

These guys nailed it.

The social media craze dubbed the Mannequin Challenge has been sweeping the net, finding its way into recent Thanksgiving dinners to the halls of the White House.Just when you think you’ve seen them all, or have become totally unfazed by it, here is possibly the greatest rendition yet—and by the Greatest Generation, no less.While in Hawaii for the week-long, Pearl…

We need to talk about the fierce cape in Hawaiian Airlines’ new uniforms

Hawaiian Airlines debuted its new uniforms and they look fly AF.

Yesterday, Hawaiian Airlines unveiled new uniforms for its employees.Photo courtesy: Hawaiian Airlines They were designed by Hilo, Hawaii Island favorite Sig Zane for the airlines’ 5,000+ employees and the outfits are a fashion-forward affair. Photo courtesy: Hawaiian AirlinesBet your check-in Louis Vuitton luggage gonna be ~ j e a l o u s ~ of its cargo employees’ new threads. But, what people can’t stop…

Hawaii’s most hilarious party wave happens in Waikiki

You’ve seen big-wave surfers collectively charge Waimea. You’ve seen impressive, mind-boggling lines carved out on Peahi. But this weekend in Waikiki, you’ll see an entirely different display on a wave where craftsmanship, costumes and childlike imagination take center stage.Granted it’s a far gentler wave than its north shore counterparts, it still packs a punch where creativity is concerned.Hilarity is guaranteed…