Changes are coming to Waikiki beach. Some say it will take away the charm that has made the beach a world-famous attraction. Starting Tuesday, a new contractor called Dive Oahu is taking over two ...

Those are the words of Gary "Gabby" Haui Makalena, one of the original Waikiki Beach Boys. Makalena passed away in January and on Sunday, April 3, he finally got his proper Waikiki send off.

HONOLULU (KITV4) -- One of the final members of the original Waikiki Beach Boys has passed away. In flipping through old photographs of their late father Gary "Gabby" Makalena, daughters of the ...

Keiki dancers of Ka Hale I O Kahala under the direction of Kumu Hula Leimomi Maldonado performed at a previous May Day event in Waikiki. Select an option below to continue reading this premium story.

under the direction of Duke Kahanamoku and the Waikiki beach boys. Keep an eye out for the statue dedicated to him on the beach. The sport remains a huge draw for visitors flocking to this ...

A history involving the Waikiki Beach Boys. But now there's an effort out to show everyone the importance and history of these longtime watermen and women. On a sunny day in Waikiki, business is ...

Ochiai ruled this morning to dismiss the last remaining motions in Star Beachboys court proceedings against the city and Dive Oahu, the city’s current operator of the Waikiki beachboy concessions.

Promoters advertised many of the things that are still synonymous with Waikiki today — lū’aus, lush leis, and the beach boys who taught water sports. Wealthy businessmen watched crowds emerge ...

“There used to be a wait-and-see sentiment among some, especially the Waikiki beach boys, but there has been a shift in overall perception and people seem to feel that we can’t wait any longer ...

Under Star Beachboys and Hawaiian Oceans Waikiki the beach boys had worked as independent contractors. Dive Oahu said it planned to hire the watermen, providing employment benefits and higher ...

The city awarded the business a contract, being the winning bid, over stands run by long-time Waikiki beach boys. The newly awarded bid has raised some tension between the beach boys who have been ...

FIFTY years ago the Waikiki beach boys were the suntanned demigods of Honolulu’s palm-fringed shores. After the first major resort the Moana Hotel, now the Moana Surfrider opened in 1901 ...