On March 11, 2011 Japan experienced an 8.9-magnitude quake which caused tsunami waves to form that swept across rice fields, engulfed entire towns, dragged houses onto highways, and tossed cars and boats around like toys. As a result several nuclear plants have suffered damage causing explosions and seepage of radiation into the air resulting in [...]

Huddle to Fight Hunger, a contest sponsored by Kraft Foods, will pay the Hawaii Foodbank $10,000 just by getting Hawaii into the top 10. You can make a big difference in the lives of local families. We only need 2,500 more people to join the Huddle to Fight Hunger. Help needy families in Hawaii today, [...]

Hawaii’s “fifth” season of the year – Whale Watch Season – has officially begun with the recent sighting of this 15-foot baby humpback whale off Waikiki Beach. Seen and photographed by the crew of Atlantis Submarines, the baby whale is one of thousands of humpback whales that will spend the winter months in the warmth [...]

Hawaiian Monk Seals are among the most endangered creatures on earth. They are one of only two mammals endemic to Hawaii, the second being a species of bat. Often referred to as “living fossils”, they have remained relatively unchanged for over 15 million years. The Hawaiian archipelago, stretching from the big island of Hawai’i northwestward [...]

With true international recognition, Lani Misalucha will grace Waikiki with her outstanding vocal talents as well as her incredible presence. Starting December 20, 2011, Lani Misalucha Show will be held in the Magic of Polynesia Showroom at the Holiday Inn Waikiki Beachcomber Resort, 2300 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815 (Map) starting at 8:30 pm [...]

The MayJah Halloween RayJah on October 29, 2011 at The Waterfront in Aloha Tower Market Place. This is Hawaii’s Largest Halloween Concert of 2011. Celebrating 4 MayJah Official CD Release Parties: J Boogs Official CD Release Party, Anuhea Official CD Release Party, Natural Vibrations Official CD Release Party, and Josh Heinrichs Official CD Release Party! [...]

Aloha on this beautiful Sunday morning! It’s been awhile, but we’re still here. Back in the recording booth and asking our listeners out there how they feel about the new Hawaii Five-0 series in comparison to the original series. Also we introduce a tease from some new music and give tribute to our great service [...]

It’s almost Christmas 2010 and I can’t believe that we have only released a podcast one time this year! That just goes to show you how busy things have been, but with that said we still have delivered a lot of Hawaii content at 808Talk which you should take some time to check out. Today [...]

Today was the first-ever NFL Pro Bowl practice session held on a military base. Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam (JBPHH) Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) hosted the NFL Pro Bowl practice for both the AFC and NFC which allowed military affiliated personnel and their families who had base access to enjoy a day of fun [...]

O Ka’u Kakou proudly announces the first annual Ka’u Family Fun Fest on Saturday, June 11, 2011 at Na’alehu Park on Hawai’i Island. Online registration and event details are now available at race360.com/15811. Known as “The Southernmost Goodwill Games in the USA”, this unprecedented event features a Half Marathon, 10K and 5K races, and a [...]

Rest and relaxation is something everyone needs from time to time to forget the worries of everyday life. This past weekend was just that time for me as I had the wonderful opportunity to take some time off and enjoy a trip to the beautiful island of Maui. While those who know me well can [...]

If you can’t visit another planet, go to Hawaii. This place is literally unique on Earth. Hawaii is a lot more than clichés. This still is a place for explorers. Most of the famous culture, the essence of Polynesia, is barely understood beyond the superficial tourist image. The islands have ecologies like nowhere else on [...]

In this episode we sit down with 神田広美 / Hiromi Kanda in Honolulu, Hawaii and talk story in an exclusive Japanese 日本語 interview discussing her latest English debut CD release “Hiromi in Love” featuring the musicians of the Honolulu Symphony orchestra and background vocals from local Hawaii singer/entertainer Anita Hall. With “Hiromi in Love” having [...]

Visiting the island of Oahu? Looking for a great relaxing experience? Why not take a sailing adventure on the Makani Catamaran and enjoy the beautiful scenery off the coast of Hawaii’s hot spot, Waikiki. A few weeks ago I received a complimentary invite to enjoy a day of sailing on the Makani Catamaran along with [...]

“Diamond Head is the name of a volcanic tuff cone on the Hawaiian island of O’ahu and known to Hawaiians as Lēʻahi, most likely from lae ‘browridge, promontory’ plus ‘ahi ‘tuna’ because the shape of the ridgeline resembles the shape of a tuna’s dorsal fin. Its English name was given by British sailors in the [...]

“The Hawaiian sunset – you’ve heard about it, you’ve seen photos of it, and now you can finally see for yourself what all the hype is about! A large part of Hawaii’s spiritual draw can be attributed to its unique and inspirational sunset views. Gorgeous red, orange, pink and blue hues leave spectators in awe [...]