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Exploring Kalihi Valley on Oʻahu on Two Wheels
Bayner Afituk taught himself to ride a bicycle. “I just picked up the bike and started riding,” he says. “And I was like, oh, I’m going to try ride down the hill. Then I fell.” But Afituk was...
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7 Don’t-Miss Summer Events in Hawaiʻi in 2024
Summer is one of the best times to visit Hawaiʻi. The days are longer, the weather is perfect—and there’s so much to do. From lounging on golden beaches to walking through botanical gardens, there’s...
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Find Curated Hawaiʻi Goods at This Hilo Shop
Hana Hou Hilo bustles with energy. Once an antiques and collectibles store focused on Hawaiiana and Oceania art and accessories, the boutique in sleepy Hilo town now sells an assortment of locally made...
View ArticleHow to Watch the Merrie Monarch Festival 2024
The 61st annual Merrie Monarch Festival runs from March 31 to April 6, with the competition held at the Edith Kanakaʻole Multipurpose Stadium in Hilo on Hawaiʻi Island. One of the largest events of the...
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29 Hawaiian Words and Phrases Travelers to Hawaiʻi Should Know
Hawaiʻi is the only U.S. state with two officials languages—English and ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi, or Hawaiian. The language had been banned in the public education system in 1896; Hawaiʻi was annexed by the U.S....
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World Surfing Champ and Olympian Carissa Moore Writes Her Own Book of Gold
Anyone who meets Carissa Moore immediately feels her warmth and bright spirit. The humble athlete grew up surfing on Oʻahu’s south shore. But Moore is a house-hold name in the Islands. The professional...
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Old Lahaina Lūʻau on Maui is Back and Better Than Ever
Step back in time and into the heart of Hawaiian hospitality at the Old Lahaina Lūʻau, which reopened its doors on March 12 following a seven-month hiatus. The return of Old Lahaina Lūʻau marks a...
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8 Flowers and Lei You’ll See at the Merrie Monarch Festival
While hula is the main attraction at the annual Merrie Monarch Festival, the gorgeous flowers used in lei and other adornment are show-shoppers, too. Many of these flowers are native to the Islands and...
View ArticleHere are the Winners of the 2024 Merrie Monarch Festival
The prestigious Merrie Monarch Festival wrapped up this weekend in Hilo on Hawaiʻi Island—and the hula and mele were nothing short of spectacular. Kaʻōnohikaumakaakeawe Kananiokeakua Holokai Lopes, who...
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New Exhibit Celebrating Aloha Wear Opens at the Honolulu Museum of Art
Aloha wear has long been a symbol of Hawai‘i’s cultural heritage and the upcoming exhibit “Fashioning Aloha” at the Honolulu Museum of Art (HoMA), opening on April 12, takes viewers on a deep dive...
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