“Kirrish ka gaana sunega?” – this one line from a viral video has taken the internet by storm. Social media users are now creating different mixes and versions using the same audio. But where did this ...

Isaac Kalua, right, appeared in the courtroom of Judge Paul Wong on Monday, April 28, 2025 for a motion to dismiss murder charges in the death of Isabella “Ariel” Kalua. Isabella Kalua was 6 years old ...

Modern luaus are celebrations with food and entertainment, but they originated from the 1819 abolishment of the kapu system. Many commercial luaus feature Pan-Pacific performances, while authentic ...

HONOLULU (KHON) — On Kauai, a fatal single-car crash took place early this morning, on Jan. 1, around 3:30 a.m. Kauai Police Department said the driver, 21, hit a stone wall and utility pole on the ...

MAUI and HAWAII ISLAND, Hawaii — As the sun dipped below the horizon, the hula dancers took to the pa hula (hula mound) against the rhythmic pounding of the ipu (gourd) and pahu (drum). Dancing with ...

Martha Cheng is a writer and editor based in Honolulu and has been writing about Hawai‘i for almost two decades. Honolulu hangs onto its food and culture fiercely. It’s why decades-old mom-and-pop ...