The Latest Mālama Hawaiʻi in 2026: 10 Programs to Help You Get Started Volunteering From restoring ancient fishponds to protecting native forests, these organizations across the Islands offer meaningful ways to mālama ʻāina and connect with local communities. by Grace Maeda
Family 8 Free Things To Do on Oʻahu’s North Shore Broke? Don’t surf? There’s still plenty to do in and around the Islands’ surfing mecca. by Grace Maeda
Arts + Culture The Maui Sewing Hui Gives Back One Stitch at a Time Through a wide breadth of sewing projects, this close-knit bunch touches lives across Maui. by Grace Maeda
Maui How You Can Donate and Help Support Maui Communities Right Now Donate to these reputable sources to help Maui fire victims. by Kevin Allen
Oʻahu AccesSurf Lets Everyone Have a Day at the Beach O‘ahu nonprofit AccesSurf’s signature monthly event helps get people with disabilities onto the sand and into the water. by Kevin Allen
First-Time How to Avoid Tourist Traps in Hawai‘i Get a more authentic experience with these tips. by Catherine Toth Fox
Arts + Culture 8 Ways to Be a Conscious Traveler in Hawaiʻi Here are ways to help you better understand and appreciate what makes the Islands so unique. by Catherine Toth Fox
Activities 5 Ways to Volunteer in Hawaii Here’s a quick guide to giving back in the Islands, whether it’s picking up plastic on a beach or restoring an ancient fishpond. by Christine Hitt