Culture See rarely displayed artifacts from King Kalakaua’s reign The Honolulu Museum of Art’s “Hooulu Hawaii: The King Kalakaua Era” exhibit showcases the art and fashion of Hawaii’s 19th century. by Kevin Allen
Island Dispatch Ode to the Uke A new ukulele player finds the instrument inspires creativity and experimentation. by Kevin Allen
Activities Halloween 2018: The best events happening in Hawaii Halloween happenings on Maui, Kauai, the Big Island and Oahu. by Kevin Allen
Oʻahu 15 moments every surfer has experienced when visiting Hawaii Surfing in Hawaii can be amazing, terrifying and extremely humbling, all at the same time. by Kevin Allen
Hawai‘i Island Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows closes for yearlong renovation The hotel will reopen late next year as the Mauna Lani, Auberge Resorts Collection. by Kevin Allen
Hawai‘i Island Hawaii Volcanoes National Park has officially reopened After the longest closure in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park history, the Big Island attraction is once again open to the public. by Kevin Allen
Oʻahu Queen Kapiolani Hotel’s new retro-chic renovation The hotel, known for its Diamond Head views, returns to Waikiki’s golden age with an open-air, 1970s-inspired design. by Kevin Allen
Arts + Culture The Search for the Mysterious and Beloved Manapua Man The manapua man holds a special place in the hearts, and stomachs, of local residents. by Kevin Allen
Hawai‘i Island There’s a New Black Sand Beach on the Big Island and It’s Gorgeous As the current lava flow has ceased on the island of Hawaii, pictures and video show a newly created black sand beach at Pohoiki. by Kevin Allen
Activities Swim with sea turtles on this Holokai Catamaran cruise Sail to the fabled Turtle Canyon on a relaxing tour that departs from Waikiki. by Kevin Allen
Hawai‘i Island Hawaii Volcanoes National Park’s Jaggar Museum may not reopen The museum, which was built in 1985, now sits on an extremely unstable ledge. by Kevin Allen
Travel Tips Alaska Airlines offers $149 one-way flights to Hawaii A deal for west coast travelers wanting to vacation in Hawaii during the fall and winter months. by Kevin Allen