At Merrie Monarch, a kumu hula continually pushes for innovation in the ancient Hawaiian art.

Steve McCurry, who visited Punahou School last week, made the famous National Geographic cover of the "Afghan Girl" and many other memorable images.

Women in Hawaii keep up pretty well with men until they have children or take on the responsibility of caring for relatives.

Forget the scenery, forget the weather and ask yourself this: What was the last thing your government did for you that made you feel good about living here?

The longtime public servant is being honored by the U.S. Mint, so it's a good time to look back at a remarkable career of firsts and adherence to principles.

The Hawaii Supreme Court ruled that a fetus is not a person and cannot be a crime victim in 2005, a decision that carries extra weight in a post-Roe world.

A new book relies on solid research to show why we're raising an anxious generation.

The appetite for curtailing white-collar crimes committed in the islands is waning.

The Legislature is considering strengthening laws against cockfighting but it's a tough sell in Hawaii's culture.

Controlling demand and formulating housing prices based on local wages is how some locals say Hawaii can move forward.