You’ll find plenty of unique and delicious food in Hawaiʻi, and poke is a stand-out favorite among visitors and residents alike. What is poke? Traditionally, it involves cutting up raw fish and mixing it with ingredients like sea salt, limu (edible algae, mosses, and more that acted as a condiment in the Hawaiian diet), plus ʻinamona (roasted and chopped kukui nuts). In fact, the recipe is right in the name! In Hawaiian, poke means “to slice, to cut crosswise into pieces.” But before we dive in, let’s make sure you’re pronouncing poke correctly with a little help from Malu States. In short, remember that an...

Oʻahu, Maui, Big Island, and Kauaʻi With a cost of living that’s at least 65% above the U.S. average, Hawaiʻi is often ranked as the most expensive U.S. state to live in. Given these numbers, it’s easy to see why there are so many searches for the cheapest places to live in Hawaiʻi. We’ve got you covered. Below, we’ve put together a list of the 15 most affordable places to live in Hawaiʻi, with locations on each of the four major islands How We Chose These Locations As any Hawaiʻi resident will tell you, housing will be your biggest expense in the Hawaiian Islands. (This...

Moving freight to a remote state like Hawaiʻi comes with challenges, and each of Hawaiʻi’s islands is different. Take Maui, for example. If you’ve spent any time on the island, you know that Maui has its own way of operating, plus a unique terrain—two volcanoes that merged to form the Valley Isle. Add in varying road quality and width, and you’ll quickly see why moving freight on Maui comes with its own set of considerations. We’ve had a location on Maui since 2001, and we’ve moved all kinds of freight to and around the island. If you’re considering opening a business on Maui—or you’re looking...

Local businesses are what make a place truly special. The national chains on Maui offer both convenience and consistency, but it’s the unique, only-on-Maui spots that truly make the Valley Isle special. Plus, when you shop local, you’re supporting the Maui families who depend on these businesses for their livelihood—and who make up the fabric of our community. You’ll find locally-owned businesses all over the island, run by Maui-based artists, artisans, farmers, makers, chefs, business owners, and entrepreneurs. Below, you’ll find a list of our favorite spots—but they’re not the only ones, by any means. Consider this as a jumping-off point for exploring Maui on...

If you’ve lived in Hawaiʻi for any length of time, you know that shipping items to the state can present some challenges. Some stores don’t ship to Hawaiʻi, while others tack on exorbitant fees. Still others are willing to ship to Hawaiʻi—but exclude certain items.    Along these lines, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to get lithium batteries to Hawaiʻi. Many residents have noticed the dreaded This item cannot be shipped to your selected delivery location line popping up on Amazon when trying to order items with lithium batteries. Additionally, the U.S. military recently announced rules banning lithium metal and lithium-ion batteries in household moves, set...

“The history of Hawai’i may be seen as a story of arrivals.” –Susanna Moore First, there were the plants and animals that made their way to the Hawaiian Islands unassisted by humans. Then, the Polynesian voyagers who became the first human inhabitants of the archipelago. Next, the European explorers of the late 18th century and the missionaries who followed them. And then, the waves of immigrants who came to work Hawaiʻi’s plantations. All of these arrivals influenced the direction of the Hawaiian Islands, as author Susanna Moore observes. In this article, we’ll give you an overview of the major arrivals and events that have shaped...