There’s no doubt about it: Summer has arrived in the Islands. The days are longer, the weather warmer and beaches and bays are looking all the more inviting. It’s times like this that HAWAIʻI Magazine readers—and staffers, too—dream about. To quell, or maybe spark, your evergrowing sense of wanderlust, our staff has put together their ideal […]
It’s tough to believe, but Hawaiʻi is more than just one endless summer. While the Islands sport an abundance of sunshine, tropical temperatures—rarely below 65 degrees Fahrenheit—and that warm feeling of aloha all year long, Hawaiʻi does actually have four distinct seasons. However, it does take time living in the Islands to understand the subtle
Warrior. Leader. Ruler. Legend. King Kamehameha the Great held many titles during his reign as ali‘i nui (high chief, ruler) of the Hawaiian Islands. Celebrated as one of the most important and significant rulers in Hawaiian history, the monarch is honored on June 11—King Kamehameha Day—when lei draping ceremonies, parades and other cultural celebrations take
After being closed for nearly two months due to COVID-19, Ala Moana Center reopened to the public on May 15. I decided to wait a few weeks before making a return trip to the mall to grab a few pieces of clothing—I needed more boxer briefs—from Uniqlo. So, as I pull into the Mauka ʻEwa
Did you know that Honolulu used to have billboards? In fact, they littered Diamond Head and cluttered the space along city streets, which at the time were dry, dusty and lacked the vibrant flora we see today. And then, in 1912, a handful of women came along determined to beautify their city and eradicate the
In the world of Hawaiian spices and seasonings, Mānele Spice Co.—the brainchild of renowned chef Adam Tabura—is finding its footing in all the right places. Tabura’s spices are on shelves at Foodland Farms, and his flavorings—like the Backyard Imu Smoke Salt and Tūtū Mama’s Garlic Herb Blend—have already become staple ingredients for backyard barbecuers and
With May on the way out, and June just around the corner, HAWAIʻI Magazine is welcoming in the summer season with a new episode of the “Have Aloha Will Travel” podcast—and a new summer intern! Kyla Smith, a Kaimukī local who has a passion for art and drawing, got off the rock and double majored in Asian
When you put your heart into something, it comes through, whether you want it to or not.” Paul Okami tells me this in KoAloha ‘Ukulele’s showroom in an industrial part of Honolulu as I admire the handcrafted koa instruments hanging on the wall. As I pluck a few strings, I understand what Paul means. There’s
With a heavy heart, those close to William Awihilima Kahaialiʻi, better known as Willie K among his fans and just “Uncle Willie” to friends and family, announced that the beloved musician lost his lengthy battle with lung cancer. The Lahaina-born Maui native, who was known for performing Hawaiian, blues, rock and opera music for over three
Hawaiʻi’s not all pretty beaches and tropical weather. OK, it’s a lot of that, but scattered throughout the Islands are historic relics and sites, in all shapes and sizes. It helps that so many significant events have occurred in Hawaiʻi, from the arrival of Captain James Cook in 1778 to the unification of the islands
This week, Cat and Kevin break the 30 episode mark and are back on the mics to talk about Hawaiʻi COVID-19 updates, as well as some local shopping that Cat has been up to. First thing’s first, what’s going on in Hawaiʻi? Our local population has done a stellar job flattening the curve and many of
Creating a list of Maui’s best beaches is an incredibly difficult job. They’re all as blue and beautiful as the next. Fortunately, our readers voted on what strips of sand they love the most in our 2020 Readers’ Choice Awards, giving us an ordered list of Maui’s five best beaches. 1. Kāʻanapali Beach Photo: Getty
