Arts + Culture
Listen to Our Playlist While You Dream of Hawaiʻi
Stuck at home? Don’t worry. This curated playlist will make you feel like you’re on vacation in the Islands.
Did You Know Hawaiʻi Has Its Own Four-Leaf Clover?
The ʻihiʻihilauakea is a rare, endangered fern that resembles the lucky shamrock.
How the Exquisite Work of Poakalani & Co. is Continuing the Tradition of Hawaiian Quilting
Master quilters Poakalani Serrao and her husband, John Serrao, left a legacy of craftsmanship and beauty while perpetuating this beloved artform.
There's a New Viewing Area to see the Hōlei Sea Arch in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
The spot is located further back from the dangerous sea cliffs at the end of Chain of Crater Road.
A Hilo Chef Aims to Teach People about Hawaiʻi’s Unique Food Culture
Brian Hirata, a local culinary instructor, recently launched Naʻau, a pop-up dining experience that showcases oft-overlooked Hawaiʻi ingredients.
How We Celebrate Girls’ Day in Hawaiʻi
The story behind this ancient Japanese custom—and a mochi recipe, too.
5 Hawaiʻi Children’s Books Sure to Please Your Favorite Keiki
Here are some lively reads by local authors about the 50th state.
So What's the Big Deal With Malasadas?
Here’s the story of how these Portuguese doughnuts became a Hawaiʻi icon.
10 Photography Tips and Tricks From Hawaiʻi Instagram Influencers and Photographers
Up your Hawaiʻi photography game with these 10 pointers, contributed by Instagram Influencers and photographers who know the Islands best.
Find Handcrafted Japanese Shochu in Oʻahu's Surfing Town of Haleʻiwa
Hawaiian Shochu Co. uses Hawaiian sweet potatoes to make the beloved distilled spirit.
How Mākaha Helped Revolutionize Hawaiʻi's Surf Culture
Before surfers were catching waves at Pipeline or Waimea, they were dropping in at Mākaha.
So What’s the Deal with Hawaiian Pizza?
Putting pineapple on a pie—or anything—does not make it Hawaiian. Period.
Growing Up Wild: A Q&A with Author Toby Neal
Maui-based writer Toby Neal’s memoir, “Freckled,” tells the compelling story of a haole (Caucasian) girl growing up on Kaua‘i in the ’70s.
