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Have you heard of "Pele’s Curse?"

Lobster season closes to allow Hawaiian spiny lobsters a chance to reproduce.

kauna‘oa, a Native Hawaiian medicinal plant and the official flower of Lanai, is as beautiful as it is deadly, earning it the ominous reputation as a vampire plant.

The native Hawaiian shrub 'a'ali'i is as tough as it is beautiful. Learn about its role in restoring ecosystems, and its uses for Hawaii's lei makers and crafters.

This native tree breaks all the rules. It grows on barren lava fields, loses its leaves in summer, and, faced with a deadly invasive pest, backed away from the brink of extinction.

‘Akala, the native Hawaiian raspberry, is one of the native plants bringing life back to Poli Poli forest after last January’s devastating fire.

The Hawaiian work kamaʻaina isn’t so much about bloodlines and birthplace, as about a fully intentional way to live.

This historic, off-beat Maui town is laden with ‘ono bakeries, quirky shops and showstopping murals.  Once an easy-to-miss sleepy town, Wailuku is experiencing a contemporary...

Scientists track the history of the elusive Hawaiian land crab, and along the way, discover an important piece into a complex ecological puzzle.

Seven species of uhu dwell in Hawaiian waters, including three endemics.

A talented and prolific composer as well as the heir to Hawai‘i’s throne, Liliuokalani was inspired to write several songs, one of which is named “The Queen’s Jubilee.”

As summer ripens, local fishermen start scanning the shoreline for oama, or baby goatfish.

Shaping Generations The legacy behind the popular Maui surfboard brand, Kazuma Surfboards Hawai‘i.  By Serene Gunnison  When Matt Kazuma Kinoshita was a teenager, he was...

Deck the halls this season with Hawaiian ohelo berries, a sacred yet edible plant endemic to Hawaii. They are also a nice alternative to cranberries.

Lauren Shearer puts a new twist on an ancient art.

The Maui County Fair returns with rides, food, music and island traditions. Story by Mike MorrisPhotographs by Daniel Sullivan THE MAUI COUNTY FAIR is a...

What we now call the mu‘umu‘u—any loose Hawaiian-print dress hanging from the shoulders—has come a long way since its genesis as underwear.

Visiting Kalaupapa National Historic Site, an assistant biology professor heard something peculiar: purring crickets.

When foraging for plants to kindle romance, the love-struck Hawaiian had no further to look than the distinctive Hala tree.

Fresh off the coconut wireless

This versatile vine wove its way into the fabric of Hawaiian life.

This protection bullfighter isn’t focused on the dangers to himself; he’s more concerned about riders’ safety.

Oopu nakea is the largest and most abundant of five native Hawaiian goby species, famous for their ability to climb steep waterfalls.

Born in the early 1900s, Hawaiian hapa haole music evolved over the decades to match whatever song style was popular at the time, from ragtime to rap.

The volcano goddess Pele created the tallest mountains in Hawaii — Mauna Kea and Haleakala — but those peaks are also home to her snow goddess rivals.

Little Fire Ants cause animal blindness and painful stings, among other problems.

When you enter the ocean this fall, remember that it’s not just the sharks’ home; it’s their nursery.