Hawaii’s American colonizers once banned the Hawaiian language in schools. Some Native Hawaiians tried to lighten their skin with lye. Many people believed Polynesian voyagers had si ...

If you watched my previously-recommended documentary about ocean-crossing Polynesians, here is a terrific book with even more ...

KANEOHE, Hawaii (AP) — Hawaii's American colonizers once banned the Hawaiian language in schools. Some Native Hawaiians tried to lighten their skin with ...

Michele Westmorland Present-day inhabitants of Vonavona in The Solomon Islands paddle a traditional 45-foot-long war canoe ... route that took them first to Hawaii, New Zealand and Australia.

A total of 91 turnkey homes were awarded to Maui’s newest homestead community – Puʻuhona in Waikapū. Two-to-five bedrooms ...

Hōlua sledding is not nearly as well-known as other Hawaiian sports like surfing or canoe paddling. As HPR's Catherine Cluett ...

From dormant volcanoes and salt pans to urban forests and library gardens, these are the places we go for peace and quiet.

Plan Ahead: It can get breezy on the water, so pack a light sweater or jacket for when the sun goes down in case you get chilly.

More than 40,000 people are expected next month on Memorial Day in Honolulu to view the floatation of thousands of candle-lit ...

Costco, Marshalls and more plan to stay closed for the holiday. The group spoke about the film at the Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo. The recalled baby food is sold under Target's in-house ...