Culture
Real-life 'Moana': 14-year-old Native Hawaiian builds and launches a canoe for his hometown
It's the first canoe built in Kohala, Big Island since the 1970s.
Hawaii's Rainbow of Cultures and How They Got to the Islands
Laborers from all over the world moved to the Islands to work on the sugar plantations, and stayed to make Hawaii what it is today.
A Journey to King Kamehameha's Birthplace on the Big Island
These historic sites tell the story of a legendary king.
How to Give a Hawaiian Lomilomi Massage (with GIFs)
Some simple techniques you can use to re-energize or relax on a daily basis.
The Remarkable Story of the First Women to Paddle the Kaiwi Channel
The determined all-female paddling crews who were first to dare the Molokai to Oahu crossing, a race once restricted to men.
Hawaii runway collection to be showcased at New York Fashion Week
Fashion designer Manaola Yap becomes the first Native Hawaiian to present a runway collection at an international fashion event.
Top 5 comedy routines from the 1982 TV special, "Rap's Hawaii"
Why Rap Reiplinger was, is, and will always be super freakin’ funny.
Q&A: Lei maker Meleana Estes on keeping the beloved tradition alive
Following in her grandmother's footsteps, Estes shares her love for lei-making by teaching others.
Watch rare video clips of Duke Kahanamoku you've never seen
Film footage of The Duke are few and far between, which makes this peek into his life so special.
A statue of Don Ho is now on view at the International Market Place in Waikiki
Don Ho’s family, friends and fans celebrated the legendary Hawaiian entertainer’s 87th birthday with stories, songs and plenty of aloha.
The race to save Kahoolawe's sacred stone
It's a rare archaeo-astronomonical tool aligned with the sun, moon and stars.
Kiakahi fitness classes are rooted in Polynesian culture
It’s a new approach to getting physically fit.
Remembering Roland Cazimero
The legendary musician has passed away, but his music will live on.
Photos of Waikiki in the Early 1900s, and Now
These amazing images show how Hawaii's most famous district has changed - and remained the same.
Iconic Hawaii songstress Amy Hanaialii revives the legendary Hawaiian Room
Her new show at Maui's Grand Wailea resort is a fine-tuned act of Hawaiian classics, her greatest hits and heartfelt storytelling.
Twilight at Kalahuipuaa: Live music and talk story gathering at Mauna Lani Bay Hotel
Next to Keawaiki Bay on Hawaii Island, a group of friends play music, tell stories, sing and dance well into the night.
Watch: Dancers and singers from Hawaii give impromptu performances in Japan
This is what happens when 200 musicians, hula dancers and their kumu get delayed at train stations in Japan.
Relive Hokulea's homecoming with these powerful images
Thousands from around the world welcomed the famed voyaging canoe back to Hawaii, at the end of its three-year voyage.
Moving scenes from the 2017 Lantern Floating Hawaii
The beautiful Hawaii Memorial Day tradition, hosted by Shinnyo-en, brought out huge crowds to remember their lost loved ones.
Hokulea's next generation of voyagers leads the journey home
At the conclusion of the Polynesian Voyaging Society’s Malama Honua Worldwide Voyage, a new generation takes to the open ocean.
Remembering Master Lauhala Weaver Elizabeth Maluihi Lee
The late founder of annual Hawaii Island weaving conference Ka Ulu Lauhala O Kona was instrumental in keeping an old Hawaiian art alive.
Win a summer trip to Oahu for the world's largest ukulele festival
The prize package from HAWAII Magazine includes travel, lodging, dinner and your very own Hawaiian instrument to pluck.
