Allegiant Air, a Nevada-based airline owned by Allegiant Travel Company, announced today that in November it will start providing nonstop air service from the mainland to Maui. Also, it will add four cities in Western states to its mainland-Oahu air service lineup. The carrier is now offering introductory fares as low as $199 one-way, including […]
The Big Island’s Hawaiian Volcano Observatory released a video last week that spotlights lava spatter at the margins of the lava lake in Kilauea volcano’s Halemaumau crater. Scientists note that the video shows typical flow activity that’s usually obscured from view by a thick gas plume shifting with the winds over the lava lake. (To
If you happen to be in the Waikiki area at sunset this weekend, you’re cordially invited to swing by the fifth annual International Waikiki Hula Conference’s hoike (exhibition) hula shows. During the free shows, set for 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. tonight and tomorrow night, on stages scattered around Oahu’s world-famous oceanfront stretch, dancers will
A peppermint angelfish, which is among the ocean’s rarest creatures, is now on public display at Waikiki Aquarium on Oahu. And that’s the only place you’ll be able to see it, as the candy-striped fish is the only one of its kind to be included in an aquatic exhibit at a public aquarium. Anywhere. The
The Disney Wonder — a 964-foot ship that holds 2,700 guest passengers — is skimming Hawaii waters for the first time. In the middle of a special 15-night cruise, it arrived in Honolulu yesterday. The Disney Cruise Line ship — complete with Donald Duck and nephew Huey on the stern and a Steamboat-Willie bow —
The fourth annual Kau Coffee Festival is slated to start tomorrow in the Big Island’s southeast district, where the beans are bringing home international honors in gourmet cupping competitions. A few months ago, three Kau area coffee farms were ranked among the top 10 in the Roaster Guild Specialty Coffee Association of America’s Coffee of
MAMo at Kumu Kahua: First Friday Maoli Film Festival, slated for this weekend at Kumu Kahua Theatre in Honolulu’s downtown area, will showcase films by Hawaii directors. The two-night festival will get under way at 6 p.m. tomorrow with an opening night reception to honor the filmmaking team behind a documentary titled The Tribunal, which
At the 23rd annual Maui Onion Festival slated for this weekend, fans of the sweet Maui Kula onion will salute the famous bulb with recipe contests, onion-eating contests, Hawaii celebrity chef demonstrations and food booths packed with plenty of tempting oniony eats. In past years, festivalgoers at the event, based at Lahaina’s Whalers Village in
How’s your Hawai‘i reading list holding up? And that island-style music playlist? The Hawaii Book & Music Festival is a sure bet to replenish and freshen up your stash of good reads and tunes. Plus, as always, the upcoming weekend event will feature local and national best-selling authors. Now in its eighth year, the annual
Tomorrow is May Day, also known in the Islands as Lei Day — a day dedicated to celebrating Hawaiian culture. If you attend a Lei Day event here, you’ll see our fragrant symbol of aloha draped over many sets of shoulders. One of the largest gatherings will be the 85th annual Lei Day Celebration, Honolulu’s
They drift about on trade winds, marring Hawaii’s landscapes and posing threats to marine life. Floating plastic bags can kill marine animals, such as green sea turtles (hono) that become entangled or ingest the buoyant trash, mistaking it for a jellyfish snack. Also, in addition to cluttering beautiful scenery in the Islands, non-biodegradable plastics and
Tickets are now on available for the second annual Hawaii Food & Wine Festival, set for Sept. 6-9 on Oahu. The four-day event will feature at least 50 top-notch master chefs from the United States, Singapore, Japan, Korea, Philippines, and Australia as well as esteemed vintners. During the festival, chefs will be serving up innovative
