Arts + Culture
Hanauma Bay Has Never Looked So Good
Research shows the protected bay on Oʻahu has been recovering since the state shutdown in March.
14 Places You Can Find the Likeness and Legacy of Duke Kahanamoku
The Duke’s legacy can be found in Hawai‘i and across the globe, from replica surfboards to blonde ales and even commemorative stamps.
Watch: How To Make an Origami Aloha Shirt Box
Make this adorable Japanese candy box with step-by-step instructions by Honolulu crafting guru Joy Shimabukuro.
What Haleʻiwa is Like Right Now
The normally bustling beachside borough’s electric energy has been reduced to a low hum.
Endangered Hawaiian Petrel Returns Home After Years at Sea
The first of 87 birds translocated as chicks has returned to Nihoku at Kīlauea Point National Wildlife Refuge after several years at sea.
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.