The picturesque Mokulua Islands, which sit about a mile off Lanikai Beach in Kailua, are among the most photographed images..

Kailua native Kawika Watt may no longer call Hawaii home, but his heart and soul are still deeply rooted in..

Imagine being in the third grade and winning first place in your first canoe race. Now imagine stepping to the..

It cuts through the ocean with ease and power, slicing through oncoming surf with grace and strength, and is one..

It’s not rocket science — or is it? The world of surfing is on the verge of taking off to..

Kailua Beach is one of the most popular destinations in all of Hawaii, with millions visiting the picturesque shoreline every..

Hokule‘a crewmember Maui Tauotaha has fond memories of Kawaiahao Church School in Kakaako. It was more than 25 years ago..

When Benjamin Franklin said, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” chances are he wasn’t thinking about..

Steven Loui beamed and glowed as he looked over a large crowd at Pier 41. It was a diverse group..

Artist Patrick Ching always has been passionate about Hawaii’s precious ocean resources and Hawaii’s youths. In his latest book, Honu..

Kahaluu’s Mark Towill is sporting a new hairdo these days, and he couldn’t be more proud. His “inverted mohawk” may..

On Dec. 29, 2010, I shared in this column my decision to enter the ocean at Kailua Beach following a..

It is one of the most romantic and classic Hollywood scenes filmed in Hawaii: Elvis Presley serenading Joan Blackman with..

Every year there are dozens of bills and resolutions introduced by Hawaii lawmakers that stir emotion and ignite conversation. Some..

The recent string of hot and humid days has made life miserable for most of us. But in the midst..

In life, it’s not how you start something, it’s how you finish it. Perhaps the same can be said about..

In these tough economic times, when marketing and advertising dollars are often the first things slashed from a company’s budget,..

Those who’ve competed in the Queen Lili’uokalani Long Distance Canoe Races have heard stories of mermaid sightings in the calm..

It was a royal salute to one of Hawaii’s true wave-riding innovators and pioneers. Dozens paddled out to Kuhio Beach..