Gorgeous Winning Lei from O‘ahu’s Lei Day Contest 2025
Hawai‘i lei makers wowed again with fantastic submissions to this year’s May Day lei contest.
Hawaiian History
Can We Return to Ahupua‘a?
A movement is underway to resurrect the traditional Hawaiian land division and management system to better care for the ‘āina, water and people.
5 Wayfinding Reads to Celebrate 50 Years of Hōkūle‘a
In honor of the voyaging canoe turning 50 this month, learn more about the traditions of wayfinding with these books.
Hōkūle‘a’s 50th Anniversary
As Hōkūle‘a celebrates 50 years of sailing, female navigators carry a message of cultural resilience and hope to a worldwide community.
Your Insider Guide to Hōkūle‘a’s 50th Birthday Celebration
Tour Hawai‘i’s iconic voyaging canoe, learn about wayfinding, party at a star-studded gala and more from March 8–14.
The Legend of Wai‘anae’s Haunted Mākua Cave
This underground sea cave is reportedly haunted.
Beautiful Winning Lei From the Lei Day Celebration Contest 2024
Hawai‘i’s talented lei makers showed out this May Day with dazzling submissions to the annual lei contest.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: There’s a New Police Chief in Town
We flipped back 40 years to see what life was like back in 1983.
Mindy Eun Soo Pennybacker’s “Surfing Sisterhood Hawai‘i” Is a Literary Tidal Wave
A blend of interviews, history, Hawaiian legends and memoir, the book offers insight into women surfers while inspiring a new generation.
9 Things You Didn’t Know About Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalaniana‘ole
Say Happy Birthday to a prince who could pass laws and throw punches.
Must See: “ʻAi Pōhaku, Stone Eaters” Native Hawaiian Art Exhibit
Explore contemporary works from nearly 40 Native Hawaiian artists at the University of Hawai‘i.
History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: First Public Park of the Kingdom
Kapi‘olani Park is the ultimate soccer destination, but back in the day the park (including the Honolulu Zoo and Waikīkī Natatorium) was a place for royalty to gather (and party) with the public.
Catch the Thrilling Duke Kahanamoku Biopic “Waterman” in Theaters This April
Duke Kahanamoku negotiated more troubled waters than we think, while two Hawaiian films ask where Duke’s Hawai‘i went.
The History of Uluhaimalama, Queen Lili‘uokalani’s Garden
Created as a site of beauty, it helped soothe the queen through her imprisonment and even became a way to sneak in information; and was destroyed as a symbol of love for Hawai‘i’s last monarch.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: In 1946, Some Wanted Hawai‘i to Be the 49th State
Here’s a look back at August 1946.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: About 250 People Lived at the Ala Wai Harbor in 1965
Here’s a look back at a story that ran in the magazine in February 1965.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: The Birth of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park
Here’s a look back at a story that ran in the magazine in July 1921.
Pidgin 102: Should Pidgin be Standardized in Writing?
Spoken is one thing, but when different people spell Pidgin words differently what does it mean for the language? In the third of our four-part series on pidgin, “Da Pidgin Guerrilla” Lee Tonouchi takes a look.
Pidgin 102: Who Should Be Allowed to Speak Pidgin in Hawai‘i?
Pidgin to Da Max, classic local shows and comedians brought our language to the forefront. But in the second of our four-part series on pidgin, Da Pidgin Guerrilla Lee Tonouchi digs into its roots.
Two Native Hawaiian Artists Use National Awards to Fuel Their Passion to Teach
Weaving together art, history and culture.
Pidgin History 102: How Hawai‘i’s Unique Language Got Its Start
Pidgin to Da Max, classic local shows and comedians brought our language to the forefront. But in the first of our four-part series on pidgin, Da Pidgin Guerilla Lee Tonouchi digs into its roots.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: Celebrating Two Kings on Kamehameha Day
Here’s a look back at a story that ran in the magazine in June 1936.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: The Ancient Traditions of Makahiki Was the Olympic Games for Hawaiians
Here’s look back at May 1936.
