Hawaii: You might see rare state bird -- the nene -- but keep your distance

You may get a chance to spot a nene on Hawaii’s Big Island in the coming months, but wildlife experts are warning visitors to steer...

Hawaii: Film fest's topics cover music, surfing -- and uranium mining

A wealth of movies will bring a blend of education and entertainment next month to the Big Island and will include several premiere...

Hawaii: On Oahu, parades, a gift fair, gingerbread and a special tree

How do Hawaiians get in the Christmas spirit? With a festive parade, a gift fair, a gingerbread creation and a colorful tree.

Hawaii: New islands cruise from Small Ship Safaris

Small Ship Safaris has added Hawaii to its list of destinations, with nature and cultural cruises of the islands.

Hawaii: Same-sex weddings, starting today, to enhance islands' appeal

A wedding ceremony for less than $100? A beautiful setting -- Hawaii -- and some bargain prices may mean big business in the Aloha State,...

Hawaii: Events will mark the 72nd anniversary of Pearl Harbor attack

Visitors to Oahu can attend panel discussions, a play and ceremonies marking the 72nd anniversary of the Dec. 7 attack on Pearl Harbor,...

Hawaii: Kauai Sands offers free rental car and breakfast

The popular, low-cost Kauai Sands Hotel is welcoming guests to one of “America’s Prettiest Towns” -- Kapaa on the island...

Hawaii: Star of Honolulu to take a dry-dock hiatus before Christmas

If you’re planning a Star of Honolulu dinner cruise in December, better check your calendar. Oahu's popular sailing trip will be...

Hawaiian Airlines to offer service from LAX to the Big Island, Kauai

Hawaiian Airlines is to begin offering nonstop service from Los Angeles to the Big Island and Kauai starting in June.

Hawaii: Kailua-Kona festival in early November celebrates coffee

Special events will be brewing in early November as the Big Island of Hawaii celebrates coffee.

Cancer survivor conquers 37-mile bike ride up Maui volcano

HALEAKALA, Hawaii — It's not getting any closer, I thought to myself, gazing at the 30-mile-wide mound of ancient lava in the...

Daily Deal: $60 seats from Honolulu to other islands on Island Air

If you're planning a trip to Hawaii this fall, you might want to add time to go island-hopping. Island Air is offering $60 one-way fares...

Hawaii: Andaz resort opens in Maui

There’s a new entry in the ever-evolving hotel scene in Hawaii, and it has a desirable oceanfront location in posh south Maui.

Hawaii: Big Island off-road tour aims to help with koa forest regrowth

You can help the environment and get stunning views at the same time, thanks to a new eco-tour on Hawaii’s Big Island.

Hawaii: Story-telling fest celebrates preservation of oral history

Hawaii’s rich “talk story” tradition will be shared both locals and visitors on Oct. 18 and 19 during a celebration in...

Hawaii: Four-day fitness feast in Maui

Fitness and wellness will be the watchwords of an upcoming, four-day experience at the Ritz-Carlton Kapalua amid the lush setting of the...

Kailua Beach on Oahu holds waves of memories

I can see it resting atop the sand of Kailua Beach. At long last, we have found a glass Japanese fishing float. It's blue and perfectly...

Hawaii: Renovation at Oahu's Turtle Bay Resort is almost done

Turtle Bay Resort, the premier hotel along Oahu’s North Shore, is nearing completion of a redo of its guest accommodations.

Hawaii: Beach boys, the Waikiki ones, are subjects of photo exhibit

For more than 100 years, beach boys -- and we’re not talking about the singing group -- have surfed their way to glory on Hawaii&...