O‘ahu: Arts + Culture
The Beloved Kōlea Birds Return to Hawaiʻi
You know it’s the end of summer when the Pacific golden plovers flock to the Islands.
8 Hawaiʻi-Related Coconut Facts for World Coconut Day
Love the coconut? So do we, and to prove it we’ve compiled a short list of fun coconut facts.
Hanauma Bay Has Never Looked So Good
Research shows the protected bay on Oʻahu has been recovering since the state shutdown in March.
14 Places You Can Find the Likeness and Legacy of Duke Kahanamoku
The Duke’s legacy can be found in Hawai‘i and across the globe, from replica surfboards to blonde ales and even commemorative stamps.
What Haleʻiwa is Like Right Now
The normally bustling beachside borough’s electric energy has been reduced to a low hum.
15 Summer Problems That Are Too Real For Locals in Hawaiʻi
Summer heat and mango allergies are just a few problems Hawaiʻi locals have to deal with during the summertime.
Podcast Show Notes: Have Aloha Will Travel EP35
This week on the “Have Aloha Will Travel” podcast, Cat and Kevin talk story with Hawaiʻi-based artist Nick Kuchar.
‘Hawai‘i Artists for Racial Justice’ Raise Money for Black Lives Matter Movement
These 17 Hawai‘i artists are using their talents to spread awareness about human rights and racial justice.
These ‘Ukuleles Are Always Built With Love
Turning 25 this year, family-run KoAloha ‘Ukulele continues to handcraft top-of-the-line ‘ukulele while also offering free factory tours.
Shop with Aloha: Nick Kuchar
Oʻahu-based artist Nick Kuchar is exploring new creative opportunities, such as instructional sketching videos for keiki and original, smaller-scale prints.
Visit ʻIolani Palace From Your Home
You can’t visit the historic royal residence in Honolulu now, but you can tour it with these new virtual experiences.
Shop Like You’re On Vacation With These Local Hawaiʻi Brands
Just because you can’t come to Hawaiʻi doesn’t mean you can’t shop like you’re in here.
Did You Know Hawaiʻi Has Its Own Four-Leaf Clover?
The ʻihiʻihilauakea is a rare, endangered fern that resembles the lucky shamrock.
How We Celebrate Girls’ Day in Hawaiʻi
The story behind this ancient Japanese custom—and a mochi recipe, too.
Find Handcrafted Japanese Shochu in Oʻahu’s Surfing Town of Haleʻiwa
Hawaiian Shochu Co. uses Hawaiian sweet potatoes to make the beloved distilled spirit.