HAWAII Magazine has lost a brilliant writer, mentor, leader and, most of all, great friend who was one of our own. John Heckathorn, who served as editor of this magazine from 2007 to 2010, passed away yesterday in Honolulu. He was 65. John was the first editor to lead HAWAII’s editorial team following the magazine’s […]
From: HAWAII Magazine’s staff ohana To: our HAWAII Magazine & HawaiiMagazine.com reader ohana A very Mele Kalikimaka (Merry Christmas) to you and all the best in the new year. Hauoli Makahiki Hou (Happy New Year)! By the way, if you happen to be on Oahu this week or next, the 27th annual Honolulu City
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
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
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
The holiday season is on its way. In less than a week, turkey dinners will be served. And at this time next month, we’ll be wishing you Mele Kalikimaka! So, now is the time to put together your Hawaii gift list. Click here to take a look at our HAWAII Magazine Holiday Gift Guide, which
If you’re in the Islands this week, you’ve gotta eat out. Restaurant Week Hawaii — a seven-day celebration of the cuisine scene in the Islands — starts today in 90 establishments ranging from fine dining restaurants and fast-food counters. Participating eateries on Oahu, Maui, Kauai and the Big Island will feature special menu items, discounts
The sixth annual Moku O Keawe International Hula Festival is under way at Waikoloa Beach Resort on the Big Island’s Kohala Coast. Billed as one of Hawaii’s biggest hula events, the festival brings together hula halau (dancing groups) from Hawaii, the U.S. mainland, and Japan for top-notch hula kahiko (ancient hula) and hula auana (modern
The fall bean harvest is under way on the Big Island. And so, coffee devotees — and non-caffeinated folks who just want to have fun — it is time to celebrate Kona’s world-famous the cup of Hawaii joe. The 41st annual Kona Coffee Cultural Festival will get under way tomorrow, Fri., Nov. 4 with a
In Hawaii, Arbor Day falls on the first Friday in November. If you happen to be in the Islands this week, there are plenty of tree-planting opportunities and green celebrations. The Territory of Hawaii first observed the day in 1905 when Gov. George Robert Carter proclaimed Nov. 3 as Arbor Day and recommended that all
The Historic Hawaii Foundation is honoring the late Herb Kawainui Kane as its Kamaaina of the Year and last week unveiled the artist’s final painting, which is now on permanent display at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel in Waikiki. Titled Kamehameha Landing, the image (pictured, right) depicts Kamehameha I and his warriors landing in Waikiki during
Two active volcanoes. A temple built on the orders of Kamehameha the Great. A seaside place of refuge from death and danger. A coastal preserve of Hawaiian culture and endangered wildlife. An ancient foot highway spanning 175 miles of coastline. Welcome to the National Park Service sites of the Big Island—a collection of five distinct
