It’s the Forbidden Island. A remote landmass where an ancient dialect of Hawaiian is spoken fluently by its native residents. Shrouded in mystery and intrigue, Niihau is situated 17 miles off Kauai ...

After more than two hours of skimming over impossibly blue waves, about 17 miles off the Hawaiian island of Kauai, the time has finally arrived. Our boat is closing in on Niihau, the Forbidden Island, ...

During 1993, while employed as a USDA entomological technician, and with the permission of Niihau’s owners, Bruce and Keith Robinson, I had the privilege of visiting Niihau several times to assist ...

"The Forbidden Island" -- is there any more tempting phrase to a traveler? It resonates of Eden, just after the apple; a commandment and a come- on in the same breath. It's also how most tourist ...

For somewhere truly remote in Hawaii, consider the island of Niihau. Tourism there is restricted, but for the few who manage to get there, the island offers a fascinating look at Hawaii's past. Off ...

JADE ECKARDT / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-ADVERTISER Beachcombing on Niihau yields countless shells and colored glass. Lehua island can be seen in the distance. JADE ECKARDT / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-ADVERTISER ...

Remains of the Zero that crashed on Hawaii’s Niihau island, on display at the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum. Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum Flying in the second wave of the attack, he had vanquished the ...

Select an option below to continue reading this premium story. Already a Honolulu Star-Advertiser subscriber? Log in now to continue reading. When Hurricane Iwa hit Hawaii on Nov. 23, 1982, news ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A rare Niihau shell lei is up for auction with less than 24 hours left to bid. The triple-strand Niihau shell lei in the pink poepoe style measures 37 inches and comes with ...