After nearly a month of repairs and restoration work due to heavy rainfall and flooding that doused Kauai’s north shore last month, Polihale State Park reopened. Visitors are once again able to enjoy the wild coastline and camp along the shore with a valid permit. There will be continued work on the road to Polihale […]
The USS Arizona Memorial, built in 1962 to honor the 1,177 sailors and marines who died aboard the USS Arizona during the bombing of Pearl Harbor, closed indefinitely on May 27th, just one day before Memorial Day. Concerns started earlier this month when a transportation operator reported cracks on the exterior of the memorial, near
“Paddle, paddle, paddle!” Dustin Tester shouts to Elena, who digs her hands swiftly into the warm Maui waters. With a gentle push from Tester, the board Elena is lying atop gets picked up by the oncoming wave’s momentum, and now she’s coasting. Slow, but steady to her feet, Elena stands on her large, foam surfboard—
Kimie Miner. Kapena. The Green. Keauhou. Stef Mariani. These are just a few of the Hawaii artists who won big at the 2018 Na Hoku Hanohano Awards. The show, which is commonly referred to as Hawaii’s Grammy Awards, doles out awards in a variety of genres and categories, such as album of the year, male vocalist
On a corner in Kapaa, at a comfortable bar that was once Eastside Café, my taste buds are in a state of disbelief. “These are the best empanadas I’ve ever had,” I tell Erin Keller and José Cortez, husband-and-wife co-owners of The Local Kauai. And I’m not lying: Filled with purple Okinawan sweet potatoes, Hawaiian
It’s finally here. This Saturday, the Na Hoku Hanohano Awards will take place in the Hawaii Convention Center and the stars of Hawaii’s music scene will be given awards for outstanding work in genres ranging from jazz to reggae, and Hawaiian music to contemporary. Some of these hotly contested awards include album of the year, Hawaiian
Lava bombs. Acid rain. Major eruption. These are just some of the terms I’d seen thrown around when referring to the Kilauea lava outbreak. So, as my plane grounded to a halt on the tarmac at Hilo airport, I was feeling a little skittish about my weeklong trip to the island of Hawaii, even knowing
You’ve seen her work by now. Whether it caught your eye in a country boutique, or you’ve stared at one of her massive murals, Kris Goto has been making waves in Hawaii’s ever-vibrant art scene. Many of her pieces feature a sense of colorful whimsy mixed with Hawaii’s beach culture. And whether it’s a lady
May means that Mele Mei, a monthlong celebration of Hawaii’s music culture, is fully underway. And whether you’re on Kauai, the Big Island or Oahu, find the local vibrations put out by Hawaii artists at one of the many Mele Mei events. With so many performances going on every weekend, check out our event guide,
Everyone knows about Mama’s Fish House. Delicious, award winning and easily one of the best in customer service. But did you know that sitting next to the restaurant are 12 recently renovated oceanfront living arrangements, ranging from a modern studio to a two-bedroom villa, that are all available to rent? It’s true, The Inn at
It happened. After hundreds of quakes rocked the Big Island, three fissures formed in the Leilani Estates area after a 5.0-magnitude earthquake shook the Puna district. As the newly formed cracks shot lava up to 150 feet in the air, and plumes of smoke filled the Puna skies, residents were quickly and safely evacuated to
With Hawaii’s sunny, tropical climate, numerous hikes and beaches around every corner, the Islands perfectly match the adventurous and excitable spirits of our favorite canine companions. Whether they’re chasing sand up and down the beach or kayaking to unknown lands with their owners, the pups of Hawaii always seem to have a smile on their
