*This story was originally published on Jan. 26, 2018. When it’s my turn to order at Kaimukī’s Crack Seed Store, I tell Mr. Young, the owner, that I’ll have whatever the guy in front of me had. What the guy had was a strawberry Icee with li hing mui (preserved plum) juice and vanilla […]
*This story was originally published on Feb. 13, 2018. The steel gate kicks open and a calf darts from the roping chute into the open arena. It barely gains a 10-foot lead before 30-year-old Kalai Nobriga is after it on his champagne-colored horse, his lasso whirling over his head. In what looks like a
“Here Comes Santa in His Red Canoe” by the Surfers Here’s a mele kalikimaka question: If Santa’s part of a crew of paddlers, which position does he take? Steersman? Stroker? Is Santa a middle, power guy? Unfortunately, “Here Comes Santa in His Red Canoe” doesn’t give us any answers, but the 1959 rock-a-hula tune does
This year marks 20 years since the Maui Ocean Center opened its doors in Maalaea, committing itself to fostering understanding, wonder and respect for Hawaii’s marine life through educational programs and community initiatives. This includes incorporating Native Hawaiian perspectives and values, such as malama aina, or caring for the earth. Curatorial director John Gorman, a
In early October, we learned along with all of you that the much-loved Shore Bird Restaurant in the Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort was closing. “Much-loved” is an understatement—we quickly received an outpouring of aloha from readers sharing their memories of the 38-year-old Waikiki fixture. On Nov. 1, the Reef Bar & Market Grill opened in its place, so we visited
We wanted to reach Haena before the noon tide swamped the beach, hiding its photogenic black and white sand, the only sandy stretch for miles on a coast known for its imposing cliffs and currents. My friend Andrew and I were alone at the beginning of the Old Puna Trail, where the tidy grid of
Snow on the Big Island, zero parking at Ala Moana Center, and Santa just cruised into Waikiki in a canoe—it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Hawaii. Santa loves hula, especially hula ʻauana. As is the tradition, Santa is in the Islands on a short vacation before he ramps up for his 2017
Here are the latest irresistable morsels Hawaii locals know you shouldn’t ever pass up. 1. Liliha Bakery’s poi mochi doughnuts Known for its chocolate-filled Coco Puffs, Liliha Bakery rolled out poi mochi doughnuts late last year and they became an instant hit. The sweet rice flour and taro mix makes a stretchier, chewier doughnut. It’s
If you’ve strolled along Kaimana Beach in Waikiki the past two months, you’ve likely seen the twisted heap of metal lolling in the surf a few hundred yards offshore. On October 10, the Pacific Paradise commercial fishing vessel ran aground with 20 people onboard, spilling diesel fuel and hundreds of fishhooks into Waikiki Beach waters.
As of November 22, Iao Valley State Monument is reopened to the public. The 4,000-acre, 10-mile-long state park is a top outdoor destination on Maui, recognized for its iconic Iao Needle, a 1,200-foot rock formation that overlooks the Iao Stream. A massive flash flood in September 2016 caused millions of dollars in damages to park
Good news for travelers expecting to touch down in Honolulu at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in the near future. As of December 1, ride-hailing companies Lyft and Uber have been granted temporary permission to pick up riders at HNL. The change in airport protocol is part of a three month pilot program in
Pearl Harbor is consistently one of the most visited destinations in Hawaii. The historical site brings to mind the words of President Roosevelt, who called December 7 “a date that will live in infamy.” This year marks the 76th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. Here are a few ceremonies and activities happening to
