From Our Magazine HAWAIʻI Magazine’s 25th Annual Photo Contest Winners From the Islands’ endemic species to its legendary surf breaks, these winning images offer a glimpse into Hawai‘i’s dynamic landscapes. by HAWAII Magazine Staff
Arts + Culture How the Slack-Key Guitar Became the Musical Heartbeat of Hawaiʻi Kī hōʻalu, or slack-key guitar, continues to capture the spirit of the Islands. by Grace Maeda
From Our Magazine 48 Things We Love About Kaua‘i From serene beaches and luxury resorts to family-run restaurants, it’s easy to fall in love with the Garden Isle—trust us. by Grace Maeda and Catherine Toth Fox
Environment Mālama: Safeguarding the Future of Alakoko, Kauaʻi’s Ancient Fishpond This 600-year-old Hawaiian fishpond on Kaua‘i’s southwest coast is one of the most endangered historic places on the island. by Catherine Toth Fox
From Our Magazine Your Next Island Adventure Begins with HAWAIʻI Magazine’s Latest Issue! Savor 24 iconic Island dishes, witness Kīlauea’s epic eruption, and discover a holiday gift guide filled with unique, locally made treasures. by HAWAII Magazine Staff
From Our Magazine Here’s Where to Experience Hawai‘i’s Only Blue Agave Distillery Waikulu Distillery on Maui combines sustainable practices with award-winning craftsmanship to create exclusive farm-to-bottle spirits. by Ashley Probst
Adventure The Remarkable Story of the First Women to Paddle the Kaiwi Channel These are the determined all-female paddling crews who were the first to dare the Molokaʻi to Oʻahu crossing, a race once restricted to men. by Matthew Dekneef
From Our Magazine For a Sensory Experience, Take a Tour of Kona Sea Salt Farm Dive into how the farm on Hawaiʻi Island pumps deep-ocean water to create locally sourced Hawaiian gourmet sea salts. by Laura Dornbush
From Our Magazine For the Love of Liliko‘i: 8 Unique Products with Passion Fruit You’ll Want to Try From cookies to hot sauce, passion fruit isn’t just an ingredient in POG. by Grace Maeda
Beaches Snorkeling at this Spot on Oʻahu is an Electric Experience Nicknamed Electric Beach, Kahe Point offers extraordinary snorkeling on O‘ahu’s West Side. by Grace Maeda
From Our Magazine Meet Qiana and Michele di Bari, the Owners of Sale Pepe in Lahaina After being destroyed in the Lahaina wildfires, the owners rebuilt their restaurant with steadfast commitment and love for their West Maui community. They also recently opened a new spot at Whalers Village in Kāʻanapali. by Grace Maeda
Culture St. Benedict’s Painted Church in Kona is a One-of-a-Kind Artistic Wonder Amid the coffee fields in South Kona, Hawaiʻi Island, a simple church exterior hides a cathedral covered in colorful fresco paintings. by Meghan Miner Murray