Arts + Culture
What is the Merrie Monarch Festival? A Primer
Everything you need to know about the background of the Islands' deepest celebration of Hawaii’s traditional dance form.
14 Extraordinary Women in Hawaii History Everyone Should Know
Just some of the many influential wahine whose achievements in Hawaii's history paved the way for all of us.
14 Photos that Perfectly Depict Everyday Life on Lānaʻi
In these selected photos, Kaye documents the people important to him, along with the events around the town and in the community that encapsulate what's it like to live on Lanai today.
Why Martin Luther King Jr. Wore a Hawaiian Lei on Selma March
More than 50 years ago, the Hawaiian lei made a surprise appearance during Martin Luther King Jr.’s iconic Selma to Montgomery marches.
Rediscovering the Art Form of Hawaiian Kapa
Made from the fibrous inner bark of the wauke, kapa clothed early Hawaiians for centuries before Westerners arrived in the Islands.
8 More Awesome Land Formations You Love in Hawaii, Explained
The stories behind the popular nicknames of natural landmarks across the Islands.
How to Take the Perfect Underwater Photo, According to a Master Hawaii Photographer
Celebrated diver and photographer Wayne Levin shares the secrets to shooting his stunning work.
Never Forget When Miss Universe Brook Mahealani Lee Gave the Best Pageant Answer Ever
Find out what Brook Mahealani Lee said in 1997.
5 Things You Didn't Know about Aulii Cravalho, Voice of Disney's 'Moana'
The native Hawaiian teen with a sparkling personality has become a new favorite for people all over the world.
The Cultural Significance of the Manta Ray in Hawaii
Long before Hawaii Island’s manta rays entranced visitors who come for snorkeling and diving tours, Native Hawaiians held the graceful creatures in high regard.
Surviving Hawaii's Great Outdoors
From how to survive a shark or wild boar to utilizing native plants, these tips may just come in handy someday.
