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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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