Arts + Culture
Scientists Capture Video of Minutes-Old Humpback Whale Calf as Annual Migration to Hawaii Begins
While whale counts are down in the Islands, populations around the world are doing well.
Q&A with Big Island Scuba Instructor Keller Laros
Keller Laros tells us why Hawaii is one of the best places to scuba dive.
Punakea Palms in Lahaina Makes Visitors Nuts for Coconuts
Learn everything you could possibly want to know about coconuts at this family-run farm on the slopes of the West Maui Mountains.
Step into Awa and Olena, a Kaimuki, Oahu lifestyle boutique full of beautiful things
The little store reflects what’s important to owner Amanda Watkins: Art, self-care, beauty and health.
The Story Behind Hawaii’s Mochi-Pounding Tradition
For many Island families, mochi, whether hand-pounded or store-bought, signifies the start of the New Year.
Watch: The Family Behind Hawaii’s Famous Kamaka Ukulele
Here's the story of these beautiful, handcrafted instruments that anyone can enjoy.
Kauai’s Festival of Lights Transforms Ordinary Objects into a Holiday Spectacle
The community tradition started with one woman’s eco-creativity in the 1950s.
9 Peahi Waves You Have to See to Believe
One of Hawaii's premier big wave spots, Peahi, also referred to as Jaws, has seen waves of epic proportions.
A Visual Journey Around Molokai
Get into a Molokai state of mind with these snapshots of life on The Friendly Island.
The Search for the Mysterious and Beloved Manapua Man
The manapua man holds a special place in the hearts, and stomachs, of local residents.
In Poipu, Kauai, a Historic Hawaiian village is Coming Back to Life
On the coast of Koloa, this rare old Hawaiian village is being restored as an authentic learning space for all.
Hawaii’s Tea Farmers Demonstrate Commitment to the Art of Tea
Hawaii-grown tea falls into artisan, small-batch and specialty markets.
The Mamaki Movement: How Locals are Using This Endemic Plant
Shaka Tea spotlights Hawaii’s endemic mamaki plant as a holistic and environmental powerhouse.
Q&A with Hawaii Family Band Kapena
Once an electrifying Jawaiian music trio, Kapena is now a family band, focused on creating hapa haole music with a vision.
The Legacy of Hawaii’s Annual Prince Lot Hula Festival
Thousands of graceful hula feet have danced in honor of Kamehameha V at Hawaii’s oldest and largest noncompetitive hula celebration.