Arts + Culture
5 Beautiful Versions of ‘Aloha ʻOe,’ Queen Liliʻuokalani’s Most Famous Song
The last ruling monarch of the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi composed this gem in 1878 and the beautiful mele lives on.
15 Photos of Duke Kahanamoku that are Too Handsome for the Internet
Duke Paoa Kahinu Mokoe Hulikohola Kahanamoku, ladies and gentlemen.
Walking the King’s Highway: A Photographer’s Journey
With a camera and a mission, Maui photographer Daniel Sullivan travels down a vanishing piece of Hawaiian history to preserve it through photography.
The Rise and Fall of the Legendary Coco Palms Hotel
How a Kauai resort and the vision of one woman created a dream many hope will be recaptured
Pueo: The Elusive Hawaiian Owl
Jack Wolford photographs the Hawaiian pueo (owl) along Saddle Road on Hawaii Island.
Can You Name These Hawaii Coastlines Based on Just a Photo?
How many of these scenic views did you recognize right away?
Watch Traditional Cliff Diving at Kaanapali Beach’s Puu Kekaa (Black Rock)
Each night, The Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa in Kaanapali shares a treasured piece of Hawaiian history with the island—a traditional cliff dive or lele kawa.
Memories of the Diamond Head Crater Festivals, Hawaiʻi’s own ‘Woodstock’
These '70s concerts brought out heavyweights of the era like Carlos Santana, America, Styx, Journey, War and Tower of Power.
What is the Merrie Monarch Festival? A Primer
Everything you need to know about the background of the Islands' deepest celebration of Hawaiʻi’s traditional dance form.
14 Extraordinary Women in Hawaiʻi History Everyone Should Know
These are just some of the many influential wāhine whose achievements in Hawaiʻi'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 60 years ago, the Hawaiian lei made a surprise appearance during Martin Luther King Jr.’s iconic Selma to Montgomery marches.