News events of Hawaii that have particular importance.
Watch a video recorded at the scene where this terrible event unfolded Normally I don't talk about current news items but this one has to be an exception for several reasons. Yesterday (Sunday, Jan 19), I had a close family member text me that she was under lockdown due to an active shooter. I immediately
Our Awesome hiker Aina (yes, that's her real first name, meaning "land" in Hawaii) just published her hikes to Olomana and the little-known Hanauma Bay bridge hike. Hiking is definitely something you should not miss in Hawaii. You can pick your favorite from mild to wild and have a wonderful time. Let us know what you
We're happy to announce that we've added a few new AWESOME Oahu Hikes to our Hawaii Hiking Trails section and you really need to check these out. From mild (like the Makapuu Lighthouse Hike) to wild (like the Pali Puka Hike) and a few in between, they are all worth a look. Hiking in Hawaii
Be careful when in Hawaiian waters! Hawaii is a deceptively dangerous place and whenever you're in the water you have to exercise extreme caution. In this case a 56-year-old snorkeler was found unconscious in the water off Makaha Beach Park just after 9 a.m. They don't know how he got into trouble and he's in
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49 folks from Maui got together and worked non-stop for 12 hours a day for nearly a week to complete a 49 foot ti leaf lei made of 49 strands to represent the 49 people whose lives were claimed the horrific night of June 12, 2016. “It represents joy, love, and healing and peace, that’s what we’re
A shark has just caused Hawaii's first shark fatality for the year on the island of Maui. The attack happened south of Wailea and Makena beaches at the amazing snorkeling spot - Kanahena Cove, part of Ahi'i Kinau Natural Reserve. Map image courtesy Google maps. Kihei, Maui area where shark attack occurred. A
It's a bit sad, you have to admit, when someone can buy 700 acres of prime Hawaii real estate for $100 million dollars to build what is probably going to be a private estate. In this case, it is Facebook's founder and CEO - Mark Zuckerberg that purchased the land, which includes an amazing beach.What
The first time I visited a heiau in Hawaii was my last time. Though I wouldn't call myself 'intuitive' by any stretch of imagination, I felt something strong there. Strangely, I felt uncomfortable and as if I was in the wrong place, just being there. It probably didn't help that I was alone that day
