Hawaii-filmed “The Descendants” picking up praise, Oscar buzz among movie critics

by Maureen O'Connell

Holding period starts for Hawaii’s prestigious Eddie Aikau big-wave surfing contest

by Maureen O'Connell

Honolulu City Lights poised to illuminate “Holoholo Holiday” in Hawaii

by Maureen O'Connell

Cooking Channel’s “Eat Street” spotlights Hawaii food-truck fusion fare on Oahu

by Maureen O'Connell

Hawaii gifts on the wish list? Of course, they are. Check out our holiday gift guide.

by Maureen O'Connell

Travel Channel’s “Man v. Food Nation” spotlights Oahu restaurant in “feasts” show

by Maureen O'Connell

Got surf? Holding period under way for 2011 Vans Triple Crown of Surfing on Oahu

by Maureen O'Connell

Restaurant Week Hawaii: dining deals at 90 eateries on Oahu, Maui, Kauai and Big Island

by Maureen O'Connell

Duane “Dog the Bounty Hunter” Chapman opens Da Kine Dog House shop in East Oahu

The East Oahu gift shop features Dog the Bounty Hunter logoed merchandise of all kinds.

by Maureen O'Connell

Hawaii Veterans Day: fighter jet flyover at Punchbowl Crater, Mighty Mo sunset salute

by Maureen O'Connell

APEC conference gets under way on Oahu, President Obama to host international event

by Maureen O'Connell

Alaska Airlines to launch daily flights from Bay Area to Honolulu with fares sale

by Maureen O'Connell

This week’s Hawaii Arbor Day festivities feature Native Hawaiian tree giveaways

by Maureen O'Connell

An intimate glimpse inside the Queen Emma Summer Palace

The palace was once a secluded Nuuanu Valley retreat for the queen consort and King Kamehameha IV.

by Maureen O'Connell

Historic Hawaii Foundation honors Herb Kane, unveils Big Island artist’s last painting

by Maureen O'Connell