Sip in Secret at The Hidden Nēnē, Hilo’s Stylish Speakeasy
As I walk around the corner of Keawe Street and Furneaux Lane in downtown Hilo on Hawaiʻi Island, bright red...
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Shop Local, Share Aloha: Ideas for the Holidays from 7 of Our Favorite Hawaiʻi Businesses
One of the best feelings is seeing your loved ones unwrap your thoughtful holiday gifts. But with so many options,...
Chef Sheldon Simeon’s Second Cookbook is For Everyone
It’s been four years since Hilo-born chef Sheldon Simeon published his first cookbook, “Cook Real Hawaiʻi,” putting local favorites like pork...
8 Reasons to Love Waimea on Hawaiʻi Island
While it shares its name with the canyon on Kauaʻi and the bay and valley on Oʻahu, the town of...
ʻOno at Home Recipe: Kālua Pork and Sweet Onion Quesadillas
Across Merriman’s, Peter Merriman’s popular restaurants, the kālua pork and mango onion quesadilla appetizer is a consistent crowd-pleaser. Just one...
These Luxe Hotel Bars and Lounges in Wailea are Worth Checking Out
Whether you’re on a vacation, staycation or just playing hooky from work, sipping on your favorite drink in a hotel...
First Humpback Whale of the Season Spotted Off Kauaʻi’s Coast
The first confirmed humpback whale sighting of the 2025-2026 season was off the coast of Kauaʻi on Oct. 14, 2025....
How the Slack-Key Guitar Became the Musical Heartbeat of Hawaiʻi
In Hawai‘i, from baby lū‘au to backyard potlucks, the sounds of Hawaiian slack-key guitar—or kī hō‘alu—fill the air. These mele...
The Fascinating Origins Behind 7 Famous Hawaiian Place Names
*This story was originally published on Jan. 25, 2020, and updated in October 2025. What’s in an outdoor name?...