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Hawaii Through Ha‘a Keaulana’s Eyes

Some of Oahu’s most pristine shorelines and vast mountain ranges exist on the west side of the island. In fact, the Waianae Mountains hosts Oahu’s…

Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii Rich with History

The Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii (JCCH) is one of those hidden gems we often overlook; not because it’s a small hole-in-the-wall but because it’s…

Year of the Dragon in Hawaii

Kung Hei Fat Choy! This week many people around the world will be celebrating the Chinese New Year, and Hawaii is definitely included in the…

Jason Poole: The Accidental Hawaiian Crooner

Even before warming their toes in Hawaii’s sandy shores, visitors have most likely already warmed their hearts with the island’s beautiful voices that ring so…

You Get Da Time? I Get Hawaiian Time.

The time in Hawaii is anywhere from three to six hours behind the mainland. But the time within Hawaii households? Well, that’s a whole different…

Shane Victorino Makes a Hawaii Five-0 Appearance

An actor, a comedian and a baseball player are slated to appear in Hawaii Five-0 soon. Guess which one viewers in Hawaii are most excited…

Hawaii Food: Okonomiyaki

If the Japanese had invented pizza, then I’m guessing it’d probably be something similar to okonomiyaki (oh-KOH-no-me-YUH-key) – a pan-fried dish with a pancake-like “crust,”…

Don’t Be a Statistic. Be Safe in Hawaii

Upon meeting a lady who just moved here from Florida, I asked her how she liked Hawaii so far. The pleasant version of her response…

Diving Deeper into the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands

Every year, a local social studies teacher asks his students, “What do you think the largest city in the world is?” And every year, he…

Hawaii Food: Arare

Hawaii’s got a very mixed bag when it comes to the types of snacks we love, thanks to the many cultures that have made the…

Volcanic Fog Equals VOG

Sometimes our view of the beautiful mountain ranges in Hawaii can get a bit hazy, particularly when volcanic fog, or vog, is in town. It’s…

Hotel Sitters Help Parents Get Hawaii Date Nights

With our calm beaches and kid-friendly attractions (like the new elephant exhibit at the Honolulu Zoo!), Hawaii is the perfect family vacation getaway. Parents, however,…