Arts + Culture
Why Martin Luther King Jr. Wore a Hawaiian Lei on Selma March
More than 50 years ago, the Hawaiian lei made a surprise appearance during Martin Luther King Jr.’s iconic Selma to Montgomery marches.
Rediscovering the Art Form of Hawaiian Kapa
Made from the fibrous inner bark of the wauke, kapa clothed early Hawaiians for centuries before Westerners arrived in the Islands.
8 More Awesome Land Formations You Love in Hawaii, Explained
The stories behind the popular nicknames of natural landmarks across the Islands.
How to Take the Perfect Underwater Photo, According to a Master Hawaii Photographer
Celebrated diver and photographer Wayne Levin shares the secrets to shooting his stunning work.
Never Forget When Miss Universe Brook Mahealani Lee Gave the Best Pageant Answer Ever
Find out what Brook Mahealani Lee said in 1997.
5 Things You Didn't Know about Aulii Cravalho, Voice of Disney's 'Moana'
The native Hawaiian teen with a sparkling personality has become a new favorite for people all over the world.
The Cultural Significance of the Manta Ray in Hawaii
Long before Hawaii Island’s manta rays entranced visitors who come for snorkeling and diving tours, Native Hawaiians held the graceful creatures in high regard.
Surviving Hawaii's Great Outdoors
From how to survive a shark or wild boar to utilizing native plants, these tips may just come in handy someday.
Crazy for Kulolo, Kauai's Dessert Staple
Nobody does the Hawaiian dessert made from mashed kalo (taro), coconut milk and sugar, better.
Cinco de Mayo is also Boys’ (or Children’s) Day in Hawaiʻi
So if you see these fish flags, you know why.
Visiting Kauai’s Hidden Hindu Monastery
Kauai Aadheenam is an unexpected treasure on the Garden Isle.
Get Baked! Making Portuguese Sweetbread with Kona Historical Society
Learn how to make traditional Portuguese sweetbread in a lava-rock forno on Hawaiʻi Island.
5 Must-See Oʻahu Historic Sites You Haven't Been To Yet
It’s not uncommon to walk right past an important archaeological site on Oʻahu and not even know it.
Oahu's Nisshodo Candy Store is the Spot for Handcrafted Japanese Sweets
The tiny store has crafted its locally famous Japanese confections since the 1920s.
Elmer Guzman: 5 Things I Love About Poke
The celebrated owner and chef of Oahu's Poke Stop restaurants is known for his way with the raw fish dish.
Sheila Conant: 5 Things I Love About Hawaii's Native Birds
Over the past four decades, Conant, a biology professor, has collected recordings, photos and her own vivid memories of native Hawaiian birds.
Discover Kula's Charming 'Wedding Cake Church'
Off the beaten path on Maui lies the fascinating Holy Ghost Mission church and a delicious Portuguese tradition.
