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.

The state is once again on the hook for a decrepit building on Banyan Drive after the previous lessee of the former Country Club Condominium Hotel surrendered its permit for the property.

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

Hilton Hawaiian Village and Waikiki Banyan that get you near Waikiki Beach, which is one of the island's most ideal family beaches.

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.