Culture Did You Know Hawaiʻi Has Its Own Four-Leaf Clover? The ʻihiʻihilauakea is a rare, endangered fern that resembles the lucky shamrock. by Catherine Toth Fox
Arts + Culture How We Celebrate Girls’ Day in Hawaiʻi The story behind this ancient Japanese custom—and a mochi recipe, too. by Jackie Kojima
Arts + Culture So What’s the Big Deal With Malasadas? Here’s the story of how these Portuguese doughnuts became a Hawaiʻi icon. by Catherine Toth Fox
Arts + Culture So What’s the Deal with Hawaiian Pizza? Putting pineapple on a pie—or anything—does not make it Hawaiian. Period. by Catherine Toth Fox
Arts + Culture Growing Up Wild: A Q&A with Author Toby Neal Maui-based writer Toby Neal’s memoir, “Freckled,” tells the compelling story of a haole (Caucasian) girl growing up on Kaua‘i in the ’70s. by Catherine Toth Fox
Contests HAWAI‘I Magazine’s 2020 Photo Contest Winners The stunning photos taken in the Islands that won first and second place in our annual contest. by HAWAII Magazine Staff
Culture Why We Decided to Use Hawaiian Diacritical Marks in Our Stories Online The answer is easy: Because it’s the right thing to do. by Catherine Toth Fox
Culture A Local’s Guide to Hawaii: Kuhao Zane Hilo-born creative powerhouse Kuhao Zane, son of celebrated artist Sig Zane, shares his spots to eat and relax. by Catherine Toth Fox
Arts + Culture John John Florence Qualifies for 2020 Tokyo Olympics After bowing out in the quarterfinals of the 2019 Billabong Pipeline Masters, the local surfer was still able to clinch his spot in Summer Olympic Games. by Kevin Allen
Arts + Culture A Local’s Guide to Hawaii: Chelsea Yamase The Kauai-born social media influencer has been adventuring around the world since she was 18. by Catherine Toth Fox
Culture A Local’s Guide to Hawaii: Raiatea Helm Molokai-born singer Raiatea Helm dishes on her favorite island places to eat, play and shop. by Catherine Toth Fox
Culture Hawaii’s Carissa Moore Qualifies for Olympics and Wins World Title Clinching her fourth world title win and qualifying for the U.S. women's Olympic surfing team, Honolulu-born surfer Carissa Moore is on a roll. by Kevin Allen