Arts + Culture
Hawaiʻi Island’s Sacred History of Surfing and the Athletes Who Surf its Volcanic Shores
Though the Big Island lacks the world-class waves of Oʻahu's Pipeline, it has a unique history.
Kauai’s Master Surfboard Shapers are Some of Hawaii’s Best
Some of surfing’s most revolutionary board makers can be found on the Garden Isle, with its reefs and point breaks.
Q&A: Haa Keaulana Wants to Change How People Think About Hawaii
The photography of Haa Keaulana, granddaughter of Oahu surf legend Buffalo Keaulana, has a worldwide audience.
How to Make Fresh, Healthy Coconut Milk
The Coconut Information Project shows how it’s done.
10 Things Only ’90s Kids in Hawaiʻi Remember Doing
Bust out your Jams shorts, weʻre going for a stroll down memory lane.
Ho Brah, Here are 7 Ways to Throw a Shaka
Originating in Hawaiʻi, the shaka sign, also known as the ‘hang loose’ gesture, has evolved into many variations.
A Journey to King Kamehameha’s Birthplace on the Big Island
These historic sites tell the story of a legendary king.
How to Give a Hawaiian Lomilomi Massage (with GIFs)
Some simple techniques you can use to re-energize or relax on a daily basis.
The Remarkable Story of the First Women to Paddle the Kaiwi Channel
The determined all-female paddling crews who were first to dare the Molokai to Oahu crossing, a race once restricted to men.
Bake Portuguese Sweet Bread in a Stone Forno at the Kona Historical Society
In this Kona tradition, young and old gather to bake Portuguese sweet bread and take a bite out of this delectable part of the Big Island’s multicultural history.
Hawaiian Kanpachi: Everything You Need to Know
Raised off the coasts of Kona, Hawaiian Kanpachi, a yellowtail fish, is taking the culinary world by storm.
Remembering Master Lauhala Weaver Elizabeth Maluihi Lee
The late founder of annual Hawaii Island weaving conference Ka Ulu Lauhala O Kona was instrumental in keeping an old Hawaiian art alive.
The Enduring Nostalgia of Hawaiʻi’s Historic Drive-In Restaurants
These Oʻahu restaurants have stood the test of time to become beloved icons in Hawaiʻi’s culinary history.
Watch This Video of Hokulea’s 1976 Voyage
Travel back to May 1, 1976, the day the Hawaiian long-distance voyaging canoe launched and the journey that followed.
The Complete 2017 Merrie Monarch Festival Winners List
The full rundown of who won on hula's biggest night.