In a crucial time of need, Pu‘uhonua o Puna became a home for those who no longer had one. Channeling his experience with the Kalapana eruptions of his youth, lava tour operator Ikaika Marzo set out to help in any way he could and became a community touchstone.
Mauna Kea has inspired a mighty wave of protectors to save a sacred mountain. Within the movement, new songs, chants, and stories are being birthed.
On May 1st, 2019, ten photographers documented the daily corners of their lives in the islands. In the mundane and majestic, this photo essay unfolds to show the span of a single day in Hawaiʻi.
Illustrations by Lauren Trangmar It was death that propelled me to seek meaning in life. My mother, with whom I...
Today, groves, trails, and honors bear their names, but a walk in the woods reminds us that even giants started small.
At the base of Maunakea, the Kānaka Rangers keep a vigilant eye on the mountain to raise awareness of the lands surrounding it.
The multi-million-dollar manta ray tour industry is a beast of its own. Named one of the “top 10 things to do in your lifetime,” snorkeling or diving with these creatures off the Kona coast at night has become immensely popular over the last three decades.
It’s also an activity that’s never been regulated.