Bits of Aloha

Hurricane Season in Hawaii
Learn when hurricane season hits Hawaii, how it impacts the islands, and explore the storms that made history or came close. Stay safe, prepared, and informed.
Hurricane Season in Hawaii
Learn when hurricane season hits Hawaii, how it impacts the islands, and explore the storms that made history or came close. Stay safe, prepared, and informed.

King Kamehameha I and the Unification of Hawaiʻi
A brief history of how King Kamehameha I united the Hawaiian Islands, transforming independent chiefdoms into one powerful kingdom and leaving a lasting legacy in Hawaiʻi’s history.
King Kamehameha I and the Unification of Hawaiʻi
A brief history of how King Kamehameha I united the Hawaiian Islands, transforming independent chiefdoms into one powerful kingdom and leaving a lasting legacy in Hawaiʻi’s history.

Duke Kahanamoku: Hawaiʻi’s Legendary Waterman
Learn about the life of Duke Kahanamoku—Olympic swimmer, father of modern surfing, and Hawaiʻi’s most beloved waterman who helped share aloha with the world.
Duke Kahanamoku: Hawaiʻi’s Legendary Waterman
Learn about the life of Duke Kahanamoku—Olympic swimmer, father of modern surfing, and Hawaiʻi’s most beloved waterman who helped share aloha with the world.

Mālama ʻĀina: How Visitors Can Respect Hawaiʻi’...
Explore the meaning of "mālama ʻāina"—Hawaiʻi's deep-rooted value of caring for the land—and learn how visitors can travel responsibly and respectfully in the islands.
Mālama ʻĀina: How Visitors Can Respect Hawaiʻi’...
Explore the meaning of "mālama ʻāina"—Hawaiʻi's deep-rooted value of caring for the land—and learn how visitors can travel responsibly and respectfully in the islands.

Understanding Aloha Casual: Hawaiʻi's Dress Code
The origins and meaning of “aloha casual,” Hawaiʻi’s signature dress code blending island style with professionalism—for both men and women today.
Understanding Aloha Casual: Hawaiʻi's Dress Code
The origins and meaning of “aloha casual,” Hawaiʻi’s signature dress code blending island style with professionalism—for both men and women today.

The Meaning & History of Hawaiʻi’s Lei Traditions
Explore the history, symbolism, and types of Hawaiian lei—flower lei, haku headpieces, and maile lei—and their cultural significance in Hawaiʻi today.
The Meaning & History of Hawaiʻi’s Lei Traditions
Explore the history, symbolism, and types of Hawaiian lei—flower lei, haku headpieces, and maile lei—and their cultural significance in Hawaiʻi today.