Hōkūleʻa is Finally Home After Three Years of Voyaging Around the World
The celebration on Saturday, June 17, marked a journey of three years, 150 international ports, 250 crew members and 40,300 nautical miles.
Local Culture
After 3 Years of Sailing Across the Globe, the Hōkūleʻa is Finally Coming Home to Hawaiʻi
Everything you need to know about the iconic voyaging canoe’s historic homecoming on June 17.
2017 King Kamehameha Statue Lei Draping Ceremony
The annual King Kamehameha Statue Lei Draping Ceremony was held on Friday, June 9 at the Statue of King Kamehameha I at Aliʻiolani Hale.
Your Ultimate Guide to the 2017 Pan-Pacific Festival
Come to Waikīkī this Friday, June 9, through Sunday, June 11, for a weekend of festivities and performances.
These Volunteers are Sewing 40-Foot Plumeria Lei for Kamehameha Day
Members of Hula Hālau Ka Liko O Ka Palai string plumeria flowers to honor King Kamehameha.
Meet the Young Hawaiian Activists Who Are Making a Difference in the Islands
A new wave of Hawaiian activism is surging through our community. Beyond sovereignty debates and pushback on development, younger Hawaiian leaders are emerging and reshaping advocacy in Hawai‘i.
This Beautiful Mural in Mō‘ili‘ili has a Surprisingly Disastrous Story Behind It
Thieves couldn’t stop a collaboration of artists and business owners from creating a bright spot in McCully.
Your Ultimate Guide to the 2017 Merrie Monarch Festival
This year’s Merrie Monarch Festival runs from April 16–22. Here’s everything you need to know about the biggest, most prestigious hula competition in the world.
2016 Islander of the Year in Culture: Mālama Honua
World-circling navigators.
Over Pokémon Go? This Hawai‘i-Based Game Will Revive Your Pokémon Addiction
The latest Pokémon game takes place in a fictionalized version of Hawai‘i. Here are a few of our favorite references to local culture.
Chinatown’s Latest Revival is Putting it Back on the Map. But Will it Last?
In the year of the rooster, O‘ahu’s most authentic and vibrant neighborhood seems poised to preen, thanks to hip restaurants, hot boutiques and a tenacious arts and entertainment scene.
9 Ways to Get More Mochi in Your Life, Just in Time for Girls’ Day
Girls’ Day is March 3. What better excuse to buy mochi for your favorite girls and, well, everyone?
Hilarious Hawai‘i Memes That are Too Real for Locals
Hawai‘i nō ka ʻoi when it comes to the beaches, the food and even our memes.
9 Incredibly Powerful Moments from Pearl Harbor Remembrance Ceremony
The 75th anniversary of the attack on O‘ahu provided drama, emotion, surprise and even some humor
Friday Night Frights: A Local Ghoul Glossary
A guide to Hawai‘i’s melting pot of ghosts, ghouls and demons. Here are a few traditional nightmarish entities from our many local cultures.
Feral Cats are a Serious Threat to Hawai‘i’s Endangered Birds, Monk Seals and Dolphins
How can we solve Hawai‘i’s cat problem?
Hidden Honolulu: Explore the Best Secrets the City Has to Offer
We delve deep into underground passages, secret societies and mysteries to bring you the best secrets the city has to offer.
Hawai‘i Farmers Market Adventures: Carrot-Top Pesto Family Recipe
Don’t toss those carrot tops. Here’s a recipe by a local chef that is mom-daughter tested and approved.
Islanders of the Year: Marcus Mariota, Plus 8 Others Who Defined Hawai‘i in 2015
These Islanders have experienced the unusual and done the extraordinary.
The Story of How Singer-Songwriter Arlo Guthrie Owed Me 50 Cents Over a Bet
A ramblin’ road or an adventure that started with a bet with singer Arlo Guthrie over a pinball game in Missouri, then ricocheted through the decades to Kailua-Kona and Honolulu.
With the Eddie, Waimea Bay Reclaims the Big Wave Spotlight
In 2016, the Quiksilver In Memory of Eddie Aikau competition was held for the first time since 2009.
What It’s Really Like Inside the North Shore’s Exclusive Volcom Surf House
Longhaired young surfers? Striking, sun-bronzed girls? Maybe a yard littered with red Solo cups? Think again.
Quote Unquote: Phil Estermann Fights to Save the Ka Iwi Coast
Meet the man who has been fighting the development of the Ka Iwi shoreline since the ’80s.
Jake Shimabukuro Releases New Album ‘Travels’
While Jake began his career playing traditional Hawaiian music, his sound has transitioned to a unique, contemporary style.
