Johann Heinrich Zimmermann (1741-1805) was one of three German sailors aboard Captain James Cook’s ships HMS Resolution and HMS Discovery, when Cook made his discovery of Hawaii on Jan. 18, 1778, and ...

The Wailua Bell Stone, or Pohaku Kani (lava rock sound) is a fairly flat, oblong-shaped stone of roughly 12 square feet in area that produces a bell-like tone when struck with an object such as a hard ...

Hawaii is a popular bucket list vacation destination, and while Oahu and Maui often top travelers' lists, Kauai — the fourth-largest island in the archipelago's 137 — offers a travel experience like ...

Helene Hale was the first African American mayor in Hawaii and first Black woman to be elected to the Hawaii Legislature. To revitalize the County of Hawaii’s economy, Hale helped to establish the ...

The director Anthony Banua-Simon discusses his documentary about how the lives of Hawaii residents have been affected by tourism. By Nicolas Rapold Hawaii has played paradise in countless movies, but ...

President Dwight Eisenhower signed a proclamation declaring Hawaii the 50th state on this day in history, Aug. 21, 1959. "All 49 states will join in welcoming the new one – Hawaii – to this union," ...