Cultural practitioner Ko‘i Lum presents a traditional lamalama torch made from dried kukui nuts, split bamboo and ki leaves. -- Maui Ocean Center photo The shallow sea reflects only the stars from the ...

The Polynesian-introduced kukui tree became the official tree for the State of Hawaii on Aug. 21, 1959, when Hawaii became the 50th state. Of all the wonderful heritage trees we have here, none is so ...

If you are truly interested in conservation, then chose to protect one of our most unique plant species, the genus Pritchardia. If you think that coconut palms, kukui, bananas, taro and ti are natives ...

The 50th anniversary of Hawaii's statehood, which became official on Aug. 21, 1959, is a cause for celebration for many — although not so much for those seeking to restore Native Hawaiian sovereignty.

LAHAINA >> For people around the world, the green leaves that sprouted from a scorched, 150-year-old banyan tree in the heart of devastated Lahaina symbolized hope following Maui’s deadly wildfire ...

LAHAINA, Hawaii — For people around the world, the green leaves that sprouted from a scorched, 150-year-old banyan tree in the heart of devastated Lahaina symbolized hope following Maui’s deadly ...