Learn how Polynesians explored and settled the Pacific long before Europeans even discovered it. See two ancient canoe replicas, the Hokule'a and Hawai'iloa sailing to retrace migration routes and to preserve ancestral skills. - Read more

Helping to preserve Hawaii's important historic sites, scenic vistas, and cultural traditions. Tours, monthly calendar of events, and information on the state and federal historic registers. - Read more

Pacific Islanders' Cultural Association's listing of businesses, events, hula halau, canoe clubs, newsletters, radio stations and musicians in northern California which are related to the Pacific islands. - Read more

Links to membership, recipes, online newsletter, dining and shopping guides. - Read more

Hawaii vacation rentals, hotels, weather and map for each city. - Read more

Jan. 17, 1893 | Hawaiian Monarchy Overthrown by America-Backed Businessmen

On Jan. 17, 1893, Hawaii's monarchy was overthrown when a group of businessmen and sugar planters forced Queen Liliuokalani to abdicate.

The Learning Network Blog: Jan. 17, 1893 | Hawaiian Monarchy Overthrown by America-Backed Businessmen

On Jan. 17, 1893, Hawaii's monarchy was overthrown when a group of businessmen and sugar planters forced Queen Liliuokalani to abdicate.

‘The Descendants’ Globes win expected to boost tourism

LIHU‘E — Moviegoers saw a fair amount of the Garden Isle on the silver screen in 2011, but industry experts said Monday the Golden Globe-winning “The Descendants,” filmed partly on Kaua‘i, will boost tourism on the island.

Music and Space Travel (with video)

Music has accompanied humans into space since the earliest years of spaceflight. Music and space, it seems, have a deep association, with some pieces becoming permanently connected with space in popular culture.

New MANA Magazine to Cover Hawaiian Culture, Current Affairs

HONOLULU , Jan. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- MANA Magazine, which will be devoted exclusively to Hawaiian culture and current affairs, will launch in April 2012 . The bi-monthly magazine will explore hard-hitting ...

Hawaiian leper community offers story of service - LDS members had unique connection to Kalaupapa

She was devout. She was faithful. She was resilient. All she wanted to do was help. Afflicted with Hansen’s disease (formerly known as leprosy), the aged Hawaiian woman lost use of both of her hands to the cruel, flesh-devouring disease but refused to allow it to become a stumbling block in her life. Enveloped in [...]

Ancient Hawaiian practice comes to light at Queen Emma's

Here are the most recent story comments. View All Spears lasting longer than what is no doubt your red neck, watered down, genetically deformed, 2 generation long history. And by the way my sign in name was in response to the Toys R Us thieves.

Hawaii's three national historic parks on the Big Island blend folklore with natural beauty

Connections to nature are just part of the attraction of three national historical parks on the west coast of Hawaii's Big Island. Each of the parks was created to interpret and preserve Hawaiian history and culture.

Nancy Pelosi Allegedly Celebrated Christmas in a $10,000-Per-Night Hawaiian Hotel Suite

Over the weekend, Hawaii experienced an invasion of powerful, Democratic politicians seeking over-the-top Christmas vacation experiences.

Hana group receives grant for $100,000

HANA - The state Office of Hawaiian Affairs has awarded a $100,000 grant to 'Ohana Makamae, a Hana nonprofit dedicated to strengthening Native Hawaiian families through Hawaiian culture and spiritual values.