Local Culture
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.
How to Celebrate Lunar or Chinese New Year in Hawai‘i
Revisiting a classic guide: If you want to usher in good luck in 2025, here are timeless tips from a local Chinese American family.
Gorgeous Mu‘umu‘u Worn at Mu‘u at the Museum 2023
Decked out in stunning new and vintage mu‘u and holokū from iconic Hawai‘i designers, guests celebrated Mu‘umu‘u Month at Queen Emma Summer Palace.
Shop Local: Where to Find Vintage and Secondhand Mu‘umu‘u on O‘ahu
January is Mu‘umu‘u Month in Hawai‘i! From Princess Ka‘iulani and Bete Inc. to Manuheali‘i and Mamo Howell, here’s where to shop for vintage and secondhand mu‘u.
Our Favorite Ghost Stories About Haunted Places on O‘ahu
We’ve rounded up the spookiest stories about Mākua Cave, ‘Iolani Palace, Pali Lookout and more.
Lopaka Kapanui Shares 3 Ghost Stories of Hawai‘i
Listen as the local master storyteller tells tales of menehune, haunted houses and a kahuna who tried to bless an unblessable house.
Menehune, Hauntings and Choking Ghosts: 6 Beloved Ghost Stories From Hawai‘i’s Spooky Past
Hawai‘i loves its ghosts and ghost stories. A half-dozen Islanders share their most chicken-skin moments.
Friday Night Frights: The Legend of Hawai‘i’s Night Marchers
We consulted with Lopaka Kapanui, owner of Mysteries of Hawai‘i, for some spine-tingling Island ghost stories. This week: Night marchers.
Friday Night Frights: Chilling Ghost Stories from Nu‘uanu Pali Lookout
Mysteries of Hawai‘i takes us on a guided ghost tour of O‘ahu. First stop: Pali Lookout.
The 9 Most Haunted Places on O‘ahu
Some spots are more active—paranormally speaking—than others.
5 Haunted Downtown Honolulu Hotspots
Get into the Halloween spirit with these five ghost stories from downtown Honolulu.
Friday Night Frights: The Ghosts Who Haunt Hawai‘i’s Historic ‘Iolani Palace
Is this historic landmark haunted by royalty?
6 Hawai‘i Ghost Books That’ll Give You Serious Chicken Skin
If you’re feeling brave, read these local ghost stories.
