It’s been 67 years since the attack on Pearl Harbor took place. Today, we honor those who lost their lives during the attack on Dec. 7, 1941. A memorial ceremony will be held at Pearl Harbor’s Kilo Pier from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. A moment of silence will be observed at 7:55 a.m.—the exact time […]
Thanks to Footnote.com and the National Archives and Records Administration you can now browse through the Internet’s largest interactive World War II collection online for free. But only for this month. The collection includes the first-ever interactive version of the USS Arizona Memorial, war hero pages, timelines, maps, photos and documents never-before-seen on the Internet.
When I heard Wheel of Fortune was coming to Hawaii to film 20 episodes on the Big Island, I couldn’t wait to take the next flight from Honolulu to Waikoloa. After watching America’s No. 1 game show being filmed at the Hilton Waikoloa, I have a greater appreciation for the show, especially the hard work
If you’re watching the Big Island-filmed episodes of Wheel of Fortune this week, you may have noticed a change in the wardrobe worn by celebrity co-hosts, and HAWAII Magazine readers, Pat Sajak and Vanna White. No tie for Pat. No sequined gowns for Vanna. Why? Because they’re in Hawaii. Pat’s been wearing Tommy Bahama aloha
The Big Island of Hawaii is a television star again. This time on Wheel of Fortune. As we posted back in September, Wheel of Fortune kicked off its 26th season by taping 20 shows at the Hilton Waikoloa Village. The first set of those episodes airs tonight and continues throughout November. Watching America’s No. 1 game
Waikiki has a new beachfront spa—the only one of its kind. The Moana Surfrider’s Moana Lani Spa opened its doors Oct. 1. Last night was its grand opening party, and HAWAII Magazine was invited. The 17,000-square-foot beachfront spa offers all you would expect: Jacuzzis, steam and sauna rooms, even couples’ treatment suites. The spa uses
HAWAII Magazine readers love to talk story with us, because we all love Hawaii. So everyone can share, we’ve created a section in our magazine called, “Your Hawaii”—an assortment of short stories written by our readers about their Hawaii experiences. In our current November/December 2008 issue, HAWAII Magazine reader John Cochran of Elyria, Ohio, shared
HAWAII Magazine readers like the calendar section in the magazine. Now they’re likely to fall in love with our online calendar. We recently launched HAWAII Magazine’s Best Calendar this past Saturday, featuring more than 100 events. Now you’ll never have to wonder what to do on a Friday night in Hanapepe, Kauai, or when ukulele
On the Big Island of Hawaii this week? Check out the third annual Moku O Keawe International Festival, which starts tomorrow night (11/5). The five-day festival kicks off at 7 p.m. with a concert by Napua Greig, a kumu hula (hula teacher) and 2008 Na Hoku Hanohano female vocalist of the year. [Waikoloa Bowl at
Hula enthusiasts from around the world will gather next week for the second annual International Waikiki Hula Conference, Nov. 13 to 15. The good news is that the registration deadline has been extended to this Friday (11/7). The three-day conference is open to anyone interested in hula, from beginners to advanced dancers. Last year, hula
Diamond Head State Monument Summit Trail is a popular tourist attraction on Oahu’s south shore. The 0.75-mile hike leads to the crater’s rim where you can overlook Waikiki. It will be closing for a month, starting next week Monday (10/20) to November 20, for slope maintenance. During its closure, you cannot hike the trail. However,
One of my favorite Maui restaurants in Kihei is Peggy Sue’s, a ’50s-style diner. Unlike most people my age, I love the 1950s even though I was born several decades later. I’ve always enjoyed listening to Elvis Presley and wished I owned a poodle skirt. Sometimes I wonder if I was born in the wrong
