The Waikiki Banyan takes up nearly an entire block, with two enormous buildings creating a giant white fortress at the crossroads of Oahu and Kuhio avenues.

While the state grapples with a pair of troublesome Banyan Drive properties, Hawaii County and state officials have big plans ...

The end of the former Uncle Billy’s Hilo Bay Hotel marks the beginning of a new era for Banyan Drive, Hilo stakeholders hope.

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Miss Hawaii USA took home the best state costume award at Miss USA in Reno, Nevada on Wednesday. The inspiration behind her costume: The iconic banyan tree of Lahaina.