Arts + Culture
The Biggest News and Events of 2021 in Hawaiʻi
Hawai‘i has had a rollercoaster of a year, so let's take a look back at some of the biggest stories and news that dominated the headlines.
What's Your Poke Bowl Personality?
It's time for the hard truth; what kind of poke bowl are you?
Q&A with Renowned Waikīkī Hula Dancer Kanoelehua “Kanoe” Miller
Iconic hula dancer Kanoelehua “Kanoe” Miller returned to the stage at the Halekūlani in Waikīkī last October.
Podcast Show Notes: Have Aloha Will Travel EP72
Kevin and new co-host Taylon Faltas talk story with local comedian Justine Smith on this episode of the "Have Aloha Will Travel" podcast.
Listen to These 20 Hawaiʻi Holiday Tunes to Get You into the Christmas Spirit
From Willie K's rendition of “O Holy Night” to Henry Kapono’s cover of “Merry Christmas to You,” here are a few Hawaiʻi-Christmas songs you’ll love, curated by HAWAIʻI Magazine staff.
This Little-Known Oʻahu Beach Has an Important History
Kāneʻohe Beach Park was renamed to Nāonealaʻa a Kāneʻohe to honor its historical significance.
Visit Maui’s True Mom-and-Pop Grocery Shop
Pukalani Superette has been at the heart of the Upcountry community for more than six decades.
You Can See Work of Famed Architect Vladimir Ossipoff All Over Oʻahu
Described as “the premier postwar designer of kama‘āina-style,” Vladimir Ossipoff is a man worth talking about.
A History of Kona Coffee, Hawaiʻi’s Most Caffeinated Crop
There’s nothing else like it, really.
This Sacred Place on Oʻahu is Where the Dead Depart the World
Kaʻena Point on the northwesternmost tip of Oʻahu is the leaping place of souls.
13 Hawaiʻi Situations That Evoke These Songs
What song do you think of during these very Hawaiʻi moments?
Q&A with Tony Nelson, Bartender at Duke’s Waikīkī
Nelson has slung drinks at Duke’s Waikīkī on Oʻahu for more than 20 years—and has stories to prove it.
7 Things You Thought Were From Hawaiʻi—but Aren’t!
What’s that? The plumeria flower is from where?
