Arts + Culture
15 Summer Problems That Are Too Real For Locals in Hawaiʻi
Summer heat and mango allergies are just a few problems Hawaiʻi locals have to deal with during the summertime.
What Waikīkī is Like Right Now
The usually-bustling neighborhood on the island’s south shore is quieter—and packed with locals.
Podcast Show Notes: Have Aloha Will Travel EP35
This week on the “Have Aloha Will Travel” podcast, Cat and Kevin talk story with Hawaiʻi-based artist Nick Kuchar.
8 Dreamy Summer Visions by Hawaiʻi Social Media Influencers
There's no doubt about it, summer and Hawaiʻi were made for each other, and these eight photos provided by our social media friends will show you why.
Byodo-In Temple is a Hidden Gem Flanked by the Ko‘olau Mountains
Leave bustling Honolulu and into a new world on the Oʻahu’s Windward Side at the Valley of the Temples.
3 Legends About Hawaiʻi’s King Kamehameha
Numerous myths and legends surround the life of King Kamehameha, unifier of the Hawaiian Islands and first ruler of the Kingdom of Hawai‘i.
Local Artists and a Waikīkī Hotel Team Up to Spread Aloha
Hawai‘i art collective 808Urban and the Waikīkī Beach Marriott Resort & Spa are share the love through art, one lei at a time.
Scenes from Hawai‘i’s Black Lives Matter March on Oʻahu This Weekend
Thousands of supporters turned out on Oʻahu, Maui, Hawaiʻi Island and Kauaʻi this weekend in peaceful protests.
The Outdoor Circle Has Been Protecting Hawaiʻi’s Natural Beauty Since 1912
The Hawaiʻi nonprofit has been working as both vanguard and watchdog for the Islands’ natural sightlines and flora for over a century.
‘Hawai‘i Artists for Racial Justice’ Raise Money for Black Lives Matter Movement
These 17 Hawai‘i artists are using their talents to spread awareness about human rights and racial justice.
How Professional Surfer Bethany Hamilton is Doing It All
Seventeen years after the shark attack that took her arm, the Kaua‘i native is blazing through life as a motivational speaker, wife and mother of two.
These ‘Ukuleles Are Always Built With Love
Turning 25 this year, family-run KoAloha ‘Ukulele continues to handcraft top-of-the-line ‘ukulele while also offering free factory tours.
This Kaua‘i Food Forest Provides More Than Just Food
On the north shore of Kaua‘i is a unique forest designed to produce food and medicinal herbs.
Beloved Hawaiʻi Musician Willie K Dies at 59
William Awihilima Kahaialiʻi, known by his fans as Willie K, lost a lengthy battle with lung cancer.
The 5 Best Historic Landmarks in Hawaiʻi
From ‘Iolani Palace to Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park, Hawai‘i is well populated with gorgeous historical landmarks, and here are the best of the best, according to our 2020 Readers’ Choice Awards.