Arts + Culture
Haunted Hawaiʻi: An Encounter with Menehune
In this episode, master storyteller Lopaka Kapanui talks about an East Oʻahu home frequented by the legendary race of small people.
6 Scary Stories Told by HAWAIʻI Magazine Staffers (And Friends)
Get ready for chicken skin—these tales are truly terrifying.
Haunted Hawaiʻi: The Un-Blessable House on Oʻahu
In this episode, Lopaka Kapanui tells the story about a flamboyant kahuna (priest) who tries to bless an un-blessable house on Oʻahu.
Haunted Hawaiʻi: A Spirit-Filled House in Nuʻuanu
In our new series, master storyteller Lopaka Kapanui shares short spine-chilling tales about the Islands.
Experience Hawaiʻi’s Most Haunted Tales Through Master Storyteller Lopaka Kapanui’s Walking Ghost Tours
For nearly 20 years, Lopaka Kapanui has shared the beauty and rich history of Hawai‘i through its diverse stories and legends.
13 Things That Will Scare the Slippers Off Hawaiʻi Locals
Centipedes, estimated shipping costs and—gasp!—the wrong slippers are just a few things that will send shivers down the spine of any Island resident.
Need a Coffee Fix? Talk to This Coffee Scientist in Hawaiʻi
O‘ahu-based coffee scientist Shawn Steiman has written books and papers on his favorite caffeinated crop and runs his own international coffee consulting business.
How to Mail Order Kaua‘i Poi and Kūlolo
If you’ve been craving these Hawaiʻi foods while you’re stuck at home, you’re in luck: You can get them shipped to your front door.
Join the Kona Historical Society’s New Virtual Program
“From the Collection” highlights the Kona Historical Society’s archives, historic sites and people in monthly digital seminars.
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.
Watch: How To Make an Origami Aloha Shirt Box
Make this adorable Japanese candy box with step-by-step instructions by Honolulu crafting guru Joy Shimabukuro.
What Haleʻiwa is Like Right Now
The normally bustling beachside borough’s electric energy has been reduced to a low hum.