ʻOno at Home: Spaghetti Carbonara
Hawaiʻi Island chef Philip “Ippy” Aiona recently released “Growing Up Hapa in Hawaiʻi.” Beyond a collection of recipes, the cookbook...
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13 Reasons to Love Hanalei, Kauaʻi
In heavenly Hanalei, lush fields of kalo and pristine beaches are set against Kauaʻi’s misty mountains. Before the arrival of...
6 Must-Try Maui Mocktails for Dry January—Or Any Time of Year
Hawaiʻi may be renowned for its mai tais and lava flows, but those classic tiki drinks are being reimagined for...
9 Reasons to Love Makawao, Maui
With its refreshing cool climate and sprawling ranchland, Makawao is a picturesque little town in Upcountry Maui. When I was...
Mālama Hawaiʻi in 2026: 10 Programs to Help You Get Started Volunteering
From ancient fishponds and lush rainforests to a beautiful tapestry of traditions and culture woven into our communities, Hawaiʻi is...
Hawaiʻi is Raising Its Tourism Tax with the Goal of Mitigating Climate Impacts
On Jan. 1, 2026, Hawaiʻi increased the statewide transient accommodations tax, or TAT, from 10.25% to 11%, with each county...
This Upscale Restaurant in Kailua-Kona Honors a Once-Thriving Fishing Village
It’s not at every hotel that, after mailing a coconut (yes, you read that right), you can hop on a...
ʻOno at Home: Chrysanthemum Caesar Salad from The Pig and The Lady
For more than a decade, The Pig and The Lady has been sharing modern Vietnamese and Asian cuisine with locals...
Celebrate Muʻumuʻu Month All January in Hawaiʻi
*This story was originally published on Jan. 15, 2025, and updated in January 2026. The muʻumuʻu has come a long...