Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is providing hiking access to a sea cliff area at its eastern border where lava from Kilauea volcano’s remote Puu Oo vent is pouring into the ocean. The lava reached the ocean-entry site, dubbed by scientists as “West Kaili ili,” late last week, marking the first time since 2009 that lava […]
Spending some time on Maui this winter or spring? If so, you’ll be on-island during whale-watching season. While we cannot guarantee you’ll see leaping humpbacks every time you pick up binoculars, we’re sure Pacific Whale Foundation can help boost your whale-spotting counts. The Maui-based nonprofit is hosting a six-month series of events for its 2011-2012
An estimated 21,000 to 23,000 runners are expected to take part in the 39th annual Honolulu Marathon, which will get under way well before sunrise in the city’s Ala Moana area this Sunday. If you happen to be within two or three miles of the start line, expect to hear the booming crackle of fireworks,
Shortly before a commemoration ceremony marking the 70th anniversary of Pearl Harbor Day got under way Wednesday morning, survivors, military officials and others gathered in full view of the USS Arizona Memorial. National Park Service officials, who has set up 2,800 chairs for the event, describe the memorial as the “final resting place” for many
Big Island scientists at Hawaiian Volcano Observatory are monitoring active pahoehoe (smooth lava flow) running downslope within the Royal Gardens subdivision and close to its last occupied residence. Jack Thompson, who has lived in the subdivision for about three decades, has seen lava flows almost completely surround his “Lava House” B&B. In the past, Thompson’s
After picking up praise at fall film festivals and among dozens of movie critics, Hawaii-filmed The Descendants, starring George Clooney and directed by Alexander Payne, is now getting plenty of Oscar buzz. The list of nominees for the 84th annual Academy Awards will be released on Jan. 24. So, during the next several weeks, movie-industry
Hawaii ukulele legend Bill Tapia, whose music career spanned more than nine decades, died today at his home in Westminister, Calif. He was 103. Tapia enjoyed success in the Islands’ music scene as both a youngster and after marking his 90th birthday, when he was known as the “Duke of Uke.” Born New Year’s Day
The annual opening ceremony for the Quiksilver in Memory of Eddie Aikau surfing contest — the world’s longest-running and most prestigious big-wave invitational — was held yesterday afternoon in gentle waters just off Oahu’s North Shore. Floating on their boards, about 50 top-notch surfers formed circle, held hands and paid tribute to legendary 1960s and
To see an update to this post, click here. This month, the historic sites of the National Park Service’s World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument, in tandem with military personnel at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, will mark Pearl Harbor Day with 70th anniversary ceremonies and events focusing on military and civilian survivors
The 21-foot shaka-flashing Santa is already seated next to a lei-draped Mrs. Claus, toes cooling in a fountain pool fronting Honolulu Hale (Oahu’s city hall). Nearby, menehune-style elves (pictured, below) and a much larger-than-life snowman and his family are in place for the 27th annual Honolulu City Lights display, which will get under way this
Cooking Channel’s Eat Street, which spotlights innovative curbside eats, will feature Honolulu’s popular Soul Patrol food truck in an episode airing today. Later this month, the show will showcase Opal Thai, a Haleiwa-based eatery on Oahu’s North Shore. Eat Street’s film crew spent several days on the island during June shooting our growing food-truck fusion
Alaska Airlines today launched a weeklong winter airfare sale, which includes a $160 one-way fare between Oakland, Calif. and the Big Island’s Kona. The Cyber Monday winter sale’s fares to Hawaii are valid between Jan. 16 and March 7, 2012. Tickets must be purchased by Mon., Dec. 5. For a complete list of fares and
