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The Haunting of the 16th Avenue Bridge in Kaimuki

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According to local lore, there is a ghost girl haunting the 16th Avenue Bridge in a residential neighborhood in Honolulu. After dying in a hit and run, she is forever trying to cross the bridge and find her way home. 

The quiet residential neighborhood of Kaimuki in Honolulu once used to be the site of a carnation farm for funeral flowers. It was also a place known for the many ovens the Hawaiians used to bake roots into a sweet candy. Now it is mostly a residential area, with a few shops and restaurants. 

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It is also home to one of the more well known urban legends on the O’ahu island where it’s said that the 16th Avenue Bridge is haunted by a young girl who lost her life in a car crash many years ago. 

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The Haunted 16th Avenue Bridge

The 16th Avenue Bridge holds a dark and haunting secret as the place of a haunted legend. To the unknowing eye, it appears to be just another passage over a small stream, but to locals, it is a place where the boundary between the living and the dead is thin. 

Local folklore tells the heart-wrenching tale of the young girl who met her untimely end on this very bridge. Struck down by a careless driver who never stopped, her spirit is said to be restless, wandering the area in a perpetual state of confusion and sorrow, still trying to get home. 

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When this hit and run is supposed to have happened though is uncertain, but the story is now at least a couple of decades old, and it has turned into one of the urban legends of the neighborhood that starts with: “Rumor has it that….” 

The Ghost of the Girl in Kaimuki

Those who encounter the ghost of the girl in Kaimuki who died crossing the 16th Avenue Bridge describe a chilling experience. Witnesses have reported seeing her ghostly figure on the bridge, often in the late hours of the night, too young to be out in the night by herself. She appears as a forlorn, lost child, her eyes pleading for help.

The girl approaches passersby, asking for assistance to find her way home. Her presence is so real that many have mistaken her for a living person, only to realize the truth too late. As they attempt to guide her off the 16th Avenue Bridge, some even taking her had to lead her safely over to the other side, she mysteriously vanishes when crossing it, leaving her would-be helpers standing alone in the eerie silence of the night.

Some legends also claim that she gets into cars who stop for her, but like those trying to walk with her over the bride, she disappears as soon as they cross the bridge she lost her life on. 

The Urban Legend of the 16th Avenue Bridge

Although it is a well known story today, little is really known about the circumstances as well as hard proof that it really was a tragic hit and run on the bridge which claimed the life of a little girl. Although there is a written blog post from ghost hunter on Hawaii about this legend, if this case really happened or is more of a fictionalized version of the legend is uncertain though. Especially since many sources claim it was decades ago, while the blog posts claim it happened in 2017.

But as many of the urban legends, the seed of it perhaps grew from a true thing that eventually grew a life of its own.

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The Haunting Legacy of The Queen Emma Summer Palace

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In the Summer Palace to the Queen Emma of Hawaii, people claim to still hear her playing the piano, lingering as a spirit. Can it be that the late Hawaiian royalty is still lingering? 

Hidden away in the lush Nuʻuanu Valley of Honolulu on Oʻahu, the Queen Emma Summer Palace, also known as Hānaiakamalama, is a serene and picturesque retreat that once served as a royal refuge for Queen Emma of Hawaii. The Queen Emma Summer Palace, built in 1847 provided a cool, tranquil escape from the oppressive heat of Honolulu, offering the Queen a place to grieve the loss of her husband, King Kamehameha IV, and their young son, Prince Albert. 

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Today, while The Queen Emma Summer Palace stands as a preserved museum of the now lost Hawaiian royalty, it is said to hold more than just memories of the past—it harbors the lingering presence of the Queen herself and is said to be haunted by her.

Queen Emma Summer Palace: Also called Hanaiakamalama in Honolulu, Hawaii is believed to be haunted by Hawaiian royalty.// Source: Wiki

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But who was this alleged ghost when she was alive? The Queen Emma Summer Palace, adorned with original furnishings, including the Queen’s piano, exudes an air of regal elegance and timelessness as well as a hint of a haunted aura.

Queen Emma: Emma Kalanikaumakaʻamano Kaleleonālani Naʻea Rooke (January 2, 1836 – April 25, 1885) was queen of Hawaii as the wife of King Kamehameha IV from 1856 to his death in 1863. She was later a candidate for the throne but King Kalākaua was elected instead.

The most frequently reported sighting at the Queen Emma Summer Palace is that of the Queen herself. Dressed in traditional royal attire, her apparition is often seen gracefully moving through the gardens, her figure blending with the shadows cast by towering trees. Some visitors have described feeling a sudden drop in temperature when entering certain rooms, particularly those that were once used by the Queen. 

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Some have felt a light touch on their shoulder, as if being gently guided or comforted by an unseen force. Others have caught fleeting glimpses of a figure out of the corner of their eye, only for it to vanish when they turn to look. In the Queen’s bedroom, where she would have spent her most private moments, some have claimed to feel an overwhelming sense of sadness, as though the weight of her grief still lingers in the very walls.

The Ghosts under the Banyan Tree of The Queen Emma Summer Palace

In addition to queen herself is haunting the summer home, it is also believed that her son is also haunting the premise. Prince Albert, died when he was four. As commemoration for the royal child’s death, the Hawaiian people would plant a royal palm tree. 

Today a Banyan tree stands on the premise, thought by many to be haunted by the spirit of both little Albert and Queen Emma herself, sometimes showing themselves as lighting orbs people now try to capture on picture. 

The Queen Emma Summer Palace is more than just a historical site; it is a place where the past and present coexist in a delicate balance. The spirit of Queen Emma, ever protective of her sanctuary, seems to watch over the estate, ensuring that her legacy is not forgotten. 

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The Haunted Halls of Hawai’i State Capitol: A Ghostly Visitor from the Past

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The old government building in Hawai’i is said to be haunted. Who is wandering the halls of the Hawai’i State Capitol building? 

The Hawai‘i State Capitol building in downtown Honolulu, is more than just a hub of political activity—it’s a place with a reputation for ghostly encounters and eerie tales. 

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It was built in the late 1960s to move the location of the statehouse from the Iolani Palace, also believed to be haunted. Among the historic architecture and government offices, there have been whispers of strange happenings and spectral visitors, making it one of the most haunted spots in the area.

The Hawai‘i State Capitol: This building, known for its eerie tales and ghostly encounters, showcases its distinctive architecture during a stunning sunset. Who is really haunting this place?

The Story of a Friendly “Imaginary Friend”

One of the most intriguing stories of the Hawai‘i State Capitol being haunted comes from former State Senator Eloise Tungpalan, who frequently brought her young daughter to the Capitol building when she was working. One day, while working in her office, Tungpalan noticed her daughter talking, laughing, and playing with an invisible companion. Her daughter seemed to be bouncing a ball, interacting with someone who wasn’t there. Curious, Tungpalan asked her daughter who she was playing with. The girl replied, “The nice Hawaiian lady.”

At the time, Tungpalan didn’t think much of it. Perhaps it was just a child’s imagination running wild in the vast, quiet halls of the Capitol building. However, the very next morning, something happened that sent a chill down her spine. As they walked by the statue of Queen Lili‘uokalani in front of the State Capitol, her daughter suddenly pointed and said with wide eyes, “Mom, that’s the lady who played with me at the office.”

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Could the former queen’s spirit be watching over the halls of power? Queen Lili‘uokalani, the last reigning monarch of the Kingdom of Hawaii, remains a deeply respected and beloved figure. Many believe her spirit continues to linger near places of governance, symbolizing her enduring watch over her people and homeland. To this day, some employees and visitors claim to feel an inexplicable presence near the Queen’s statue or hear soft footsteps echoing through the halls late at night.

Queen Liliʻuokalani: Lydia Liliʻu Loloku Walania Kamakaʻeha (1838 – 1917) was the only queen regnant and the last sovereign monarch of the Hawaiian Kingdom, ruling from January 29, 1891, until the overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom on January 17, 1893. The composer of “Aloha ʻOe” and numerous other works, she wrote her autobiography Hawaiʻi’s Story by Hawaiʻi’s Queen (1898) during her imprisonment following the overthrow.

Other Hauntings at the Capitol

The story of the Queen’s ghostly playdate isn’t the only supernatural tale whispered about the State Capitol. Workers have reported hearing strange sounds, like voices muttering just out of earshot, or the faint rustling of papers when no one else is around. Lights flicker mysteriously, and sudden cold drafts are often felt in otherwise warm rooms. Some have even claimed to see shadowy figures moving down the hallways, vanishing around corners as soon as they come into view.

Some say that the building was built on top of a mass grave of people who died in the epidemic in 1822. 

This was also where the king’s guard once had their barracks and some think that the spirits of the guards are still lingering. There is also a security guard who supposedly died said to haunt the Capital as well as a construction worker, still working away, even in his afterlife. 

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The Lady in Waiting: A Haunting at Honolulu Airport

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As the planes takes off and lands at Honolulu Airport, the ghost of a woman is said to linger. Haunting the terminal, it is said she was left by her husband.

The Daniel K. Inouye Airport in Honolulu is a bustling hub, filled with the excitement and anticipation of travelers from all over the world. Honolulu Airport is especially busy for the romantic travelers and in 2021 for example more than a quarter of a million people traveled to Hawaii, either to get married or go on their honeymoon. 

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But as the last flight of the night departs and the Honolulu Airport quiets down, a different kind of presence makes itself known—the Lady in Waiting said to haunt the airport after her lover abandoned her.

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The Legend of the Ghost who got Ghosted

The Lady in Waiting is a spectral figure, haunting the Honolulu Airport’s gates and terminals. Descriptions of her are eerily consistent: a blonde woman in a flowing white dress. Most often, she is seen standing at the gate, peering out at the runway as if waiting for someone. 

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Sightings of the Lady in Waiting are not limited to fleeting glimpses. She often appears as if lost, wandering through the terminal or standing by the windows, staring out onto the tarmac or other restricted areas. When approached, she simply fades away, leaving behind an overwhelming sense of loneliness.

Terminal 2 E Gates in the airport. Source

The story goes that she was once a beautiful young woman who either lived in Hawaii or at least stayed there. She is a ghost that remains nameless and timeless. According to the stories told, she fell deeply in love with a man who promised to marry her. They planned to start their life together, but he suddenly vanished without a trace after he got on an international flight and left her. 

Heartbroken and unable to cope with the loss, she took her own life. Despite her tragic end, her spirit lingers, eternally waiting for her beloved to return, even to this day.

Unsettling Phenomena at the Honolulu Airport

The Lady in Waiting is not the only ghostly presence felt at the Honolulu Airport. Staff and travelers have reported a series of unexplained and unsettling occurrences around the airports. Some say it is the woman in white doing it, but someone claims that this must be a different and much darker entity:

Toilet paper rolls unroll by themselves, and toilet seats slam down with no one around. There are also heard flushing of unoccupied toilets. These events often happen late at night, startling the cleaning crews and the few travelers passing through the deserted corridors.

Hawaiian cultural garden at the Airport. Source

Some people have reported feeling a heavy weight pressing down on their chest while they are having a quick nap in the airport, as if someone or something is sitting on them, causing a choking sensation. This terrifying experience often leaves the victims gasping for breath and too afraid to return to sleep.

Even more disturbing are the reports from the airport shuttle drivers. Late at night, some have glanced in their rearview mirrors of the Wiki-Wiki shuttles to find an extra passenger in the back seat—a ghostly figure that vanishes upon second glance. These sightings are often accompanied by a sudden drop in temperature, a chill that cuts through the tropical warmth of Honolulu.

The Waiting Continues for the Ghost

The Lady in Waiting remains a mysterious and tragic figure at the Daniel K. Inouye Airport. Her presence serves as a haunting reminder of unfulfilled promises and unending grief. While many travelers come and go at Honolulu Airport, the Lady in Waiting stays, her ghostly vigil continuing night after night, year after year.

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The Haunting of ʻIolani Palace: Echoes of Royal Spirits

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The last royal palace of the Kingdom of Hawaii, the ʻIolani Palace in Honolulu is believed to be haunted by its former royalty, still dreaming of an independent Hawaii. 

On Oʻahu in Hawaii, ʻIolani Palace stands as the last palace of the Hawaiian kingdom, its rich history and cultural heritage of Hawaii in downtown Honolulu. As the only royal palace in the United States, it is not just a symbol of the Hawaiian monarchy but also a reputedly haunted site, where the spirits of Queen Liliʻuokalani and other Native Hawaiian royalty are said to linger.

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The History of ʻIolani Palace

Built in 1844, ʻIolani Palace or the Hale Aliʻi ʻIolani, was the official residence of the Hawaiian Kingdom’s last two monarchs, King Kalākaua and his sister and successor, Queen Liliʻuokalani. 

The ʻIolani Palace was originally built for Victoria Kamamalu, a princess. Kamehameha III bought the place and used it as his royal residence after moving to the capital. Much of the palace we see today was built in a European way in order to make them see their Kingdom and their palace as a valid one. 

The palace witnessed both grandeur and tragedy, from lavish royal balls to the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy on January 17th in 1893 by the USA, throwing Hawaii into five years of rebellions, guerrilla warfare and assassinations. 

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Queen Liliʻuokalani herself was imprisoned within its walls after the coup for nine months, a period marked by deep sorrow and resilience as the people behind the coup wanted to turn them into their figurehead .

The building was used as a capitol building for the provisional Government after the coup, as well as when it was a territory and state of USA until 1969. After this it was restored and opened as a museum in 1978. 

Burial Site of the Royals

The ʻIolani Palace was built close to an old funeral site known as Pohukaina Tomb said to have a great chief resting in it. This has made the belief of the land being blessed and protected by his spirit, so it was a perfect place to build a royal palace. It is also said to be built on land once a heiau Ka‘ahaimauli, a holy temple.

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Kamehameha II and Queen Kamāmalu were buried here after dying of measles, and ever since it was used as a royal burial ground and for the ruling class known as ali’i. Although, in recent times, 18 coffins were removed and moved to the Royal Mausoleum in Nu’uanu Valley. Still, there are still warning signs on the fenced in area telling people to stay away from the sacred ground. 

The Royal Burial Ground: In 1825, a Royal Mausoleum, Pohukaina Tomb, of white-washed coral block was constructed to house the remains of Kamehameha II and his consort, Queen Kamamalu. Both had died of measles while on a journey to England the year before. For the next forty years, this royal tomb and the land immediately surrounding it became the final resting place for the kings of Hawai‘i, their consorts, and important chiefs of the kingdom. In 1865, eighteen coffins were removed from this site and transferred in a torchlight procession at night to a new Royal Mausoleum in Nu`uanu Valley. // Source: Flickr: Royal Mausoleum/Cliff

Queen Liliʻuokalani Haunting the ʻIolani Palace

One of the most chilling encounters involves the sighting of a regal figure believed to be Queen Liliʻuokalani herself. Every morning at 5:30 she is seen walking over the grounds in her black dress and in the window of her bedroom on the second floor where she was imprisoned. The ghost of Queen Liliʻuokalani is seen most frequently in the palace’s Throne Room and the Queen’s Imprisonment Room, her apparition is described as a solemn presence, her face etched with a mix of sorrow and strength. 

Queen Liliʻuokalani: Lydia Liliʻu Loloku Walania Kamakaʻeha (1838 – 1917) was the only queen regnant and the last sovereign monarch of the Hawaiian Kingdom, ruling from January 29, 1891, until the overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom on January 17, 1893. The composer of “Aloha ʻOe” and numerous other works, she wrote her autobiography Hawaiʻi’s Story by Hawaiʻi’s Queen (1898) during her imprisonment following the overthrow.

Queen Liliʻuokalani never accepted the demands posed to her and she decided to abdicate instead. The rest of her life she lived as a private citizen and died in 1917 in Honolulu in her home known as Washington Place.

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Today, visitors and staff of ʻIolani Palace frequently report eerie experiences that suggest the presence of lingering spirits. One of the most common phenomena is the sound of ghostly piano music echoing through the grand halls. When checking the security camera though, there is no one pressing the keys at all.

Haunted Piano: This piano is said to play when no one is there but ghosts. // Source: Flickr

The piano is put in the ʻIolani Palace room known as the Blue Room. The piano is secured by bolted glass and the security guards on duty are said to not have access to the key. Even with all this protection, the guards and curators working there are still said to hear the piano songs.

The Blue Room: Said to be one of the centers of the haunting, the blue room in ‘ʻIolani Palace is said to be haunted by Queen Liliʻuokalani. // Source: Howcheng /Wikimedia

This music, often attributed to Queen Liliʻuokalani, who was an accomplished composer and musician, seems to play without any discernible source, sending chills down the spines of those who hear it as a sense of sadness. 

In her old bedroom an alarm goes off once a month even though no one has been there. In the hallways visitors keep complaining about the smell of cigarettes, when no one smokes, something the Queen loved. 

Ghost of King Kalākaua and his Queen Kapi‘olani

The last royal couple living in the ʻIolani Palace until their reign was over, is also said to haunt it. They were said to love the island’s traditional music, and if we are to believe in the rumors, they still do, even in death. 

King and Queen: Kalākaua (David Laʻamea Kamanakapuʻu Māhinulani Nālaʻiaʻehuokalani Lumialani Kalākaua (1836 – 1891), was the last king and penultimate monarch of the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi, from February 12, 1874, until his death in 1891. He was married to Kapiʻolani (1834 – 1899) queen and consort of Mōʻī (king) Kalākaua. When he died she became known as the Dowager Queen Kapiʻolani.

Blood relatives of the royal family, even distant ones, are said to hear loud chanting and music coming from their old bedroom upstairs. Although non-locals, strangers and tourists, hear nothing.

Other Ghosts Said to Haunt the ʻIolani Palace

According to the guards, the best time to catch sight of a ghost is around 5:30 am for some reason. Lights in the ʻIolani Palace are also known to flicker mysteriously, despite there being no electrical issues. Lights and torches wandering around appear in the window. This erratic behavior of the lights adds to the unsettling atmosphere, as if the spirits of the past are still making their presence known in the only way they can. 

There is also the issue with the burial places, with the burial site being filled up by the nobles and in the end, both chiefs and servants were buried in unmarked graves around the place, making the location filled with souls.

Haunted Basement: Source: Flickr

The basement of ʻIolani Palace is particularly rife with paranormal activity. Shadows flit about the corridors, and faint whispers can be heard, as if the walls themselves are trying to speak of the injustices and heartache witnessed within. Staff members feel uneasy in the former wine cellar and kitchen. 

The Banyan Trees in the Courtyard

When the palace opened in the 1880s, Queen Kapi‘olani planted two banyan trees on the grounds. They later grew into a whole group of trees, rumored to be haunted, holding spirits of the dead. 

Read also: Cristalina’s Haunted Banyan Tree in Saligao Village. This article goes a little more into depth about why Banyan trees are often considered to be haunted. 

There is not necessarily royalty haunting these trees though, but spirits of those who have no families to care for them and it is advised to not touch the trees.

Haunted Banyan Trees: Some of the Banyan Trees near ʻIolani Palace that are said to have a haunted energy surrounding them. // Loren Javier/Flickr

The Royal Haunting of ʻIolani Palace

As a historic site and a living museum, ʻIolani Palace continues to attract thousands of visitors each year, drawn not only by its architectural splendor and historical significance but also by its haunting reputation. For many, the chance to possibly glimpse the spirits of Hawaii’s past monarchs adds an irresistible allure to their visit, listening to the enchanting notes from the locked up piano, to the traditional Hawaiian music seeping in from the walls.

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The Haunted Nuʻuanu Pali Drive and Highway and Morgan’s Corner

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Some of the most haunted places in Hawaii you will find when driving. Roads like Nuʻuanu Pali Drive and Highway, as well as Morgan’s corner are said to be haunted by ancient Hawaiian warriors, murdered girls and other urban legends.

Connecting to the Route 61, Pali Highway you will find Nuʻuanu Pali Drive, nestled in the lush greenery of Honolulu, Oʻahu. The area is renowned for its breathtaking views from the Pali Lookout of the verdant forests and sparkling beaches below. The gods were believed to once live on the mountain the roads are winding around. But beyond its natural beauty, this historic road harbors some of Hawaii’s most chilling ghost stories along the entire way.

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The eerie tales of Nuʻuanu Pali Highway are rooted in its tumultuous and at times, bloody past. The passage the road goes through, historically a critical connection between the two sides of the Koʻolau mountain range, has seen human habitation and conflict for centuries. Its most infamous event occurred in 1795 during the Battle of Nuʻuanu, where King Kamehameha I’s forces drove around 400 of enemy warriors over the cliffs to their deaths. 

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The bones of these warriors were discovered by construction workers in the 1890s, adding a layer of haunting.

The Girl with the Skipping Rope

There are many legends connected to these parts, some older, some newer. One of the urban legends circulating from more modern times is the legend about the ghostly girl with the skipping rope. Her given name is mostly Janette Lum, a 15 year old girl that in the early 50s was strangled and sexually assaulted by a friend. He had used her favorite skipping rope and after realizing she was dead, had dumped her in the bushes along the Old Pali Road, now a hiking trail.

People have reported about seeing a young girl with a skipping rope along the area where she was murdered. Her face rotting away, her eyes bulging out like they had in her last moments. 

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Although the names given to the urban legend are fiction, there have been similar cases not too far from this place that many believe the urban legend comes from. Dawn “Dede” Bustamante was raped and killed in 1975 and left on a deserted road behind the Pali Golf Course when she was 13 years old.

The abandoned car of 19 year old Lisa Au was found on the road in 1982, and her dead body was found on Tantalus drive, left for many days and the case has never been solved. 

The Tragic Tale of Cassie

Among the many spirits said to haunt Nuʻuanu Pali Drive, connecting to the highway right by the Pali Lookout, the most poignant is that of a teenage girl, mostly named Cassie. It is also said she was a girl living at the Morgan’s residence, by the sharp curve known as Morgan’s Corner. 

Another variation of the legend has it that Cassie, heartbroken after her boyfriend cheated on her with a cheerleader in their class, took her own life by hanging herself from a tree along the road. Her body hung there for days until it was discovered by none other than her ex-boyfriend and his new girlfriend. Some variations say that her head was severed from her body because of the rope.

The sight of Cassie’s severed head outside their car window, grinning in death, remains one of the most terrifying encounters reported in the area.

Cassie’s spirit is said to roam the drive, her head dragging behind her by the spinal cord, especially targeting couples parked along the road. Many believe she seeks revenge for her untimely demise and heartbreak.

The Murder at Morgan’s Corner

Did she exist in real life? The ghost story teller, Lopaka Kapanui claims that it is just an urban legend and there haven’t been any actual murder connected to the legend, although many ghostly legends have sprung from this place.

Although not much is known about a young girl dying or being murdered, there is the story about Therese Wilder. She lived there in 1948 when two men broke into her house on 3939 Nu‘uanu Pali Rd and murdered her. 

The men were escaped prisoners and initially broke into her house, gagged her and left her unconscious on her bed. She died of suffocation as they had broken her jaw in the struggle.  

As for other murders, a reporter for the Honolulu Magazine did a digging into it, and found no other murders but the Wilder case.

Guardians and Gods of the Pali Valley

The area is also believed to be protected by ancient guardian goddesses, embodied in two large boulders off the road in the Pali Valley who were akua wāhine, the goddesses Hāpuʻu and Kalaʻihauola. Local families historically left offerings to these deities for safe travels and blessings for their newborns. Women would also bury the umbilical cord of their newborns to protect themselves from evil spirits. 

These practices reflect the deep spiritual significance of Nuʻuanu Pali to the Native Hawaiian community, and even if they tore the stones down when the Wilson Tunnel was built, it is still said that they are still protecting people, especially those coming to close to the cliffs, trying to lure people off them. 

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Madame Pele Haunting the Pali Highway

Driving down the Pali Highway, people are warned to not bring pork on the road. If you do bring the pork though, there are stories about the cars stalling when you drive over it and wont start again before you throw the pork out. 

What is the reasoning for the pork rules on this road? According to some it comes from the feud Pele, the goddess of fire and volcanoes from Hawaiian mythology had with Kamapuaa, the pig-man god. He was her husband but cheated on her. When she discovered it, they divided the island into two territories they would not be allowed to cross.

Madam Pele: In Hawaiian religion and mythology, Pele is the goddess of volcanoes and fire and the creator of the Hawaiian Islands. Called “Madame Pele” or “Tūtū Pele” she is a well known figure and thought to haunt more than one place in Hawaii. // Image: Pele by David Howard Hitchcock, c. 1929, previously displayed in the Kilauea Visitor Center of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.

Ever since, there have been stories about bus drivers with engine trouble, knowing there was someone with pork onboard. There have also been dares of people trying, only to get a physical reaction when starting to traverse the path. 

The Moʻo Wahine

The moʻo wahine, a shape-shifting lizard spirit, adds another layer of fear to Nuʻuanu Pali Drive. Travelers recount encounters with a beautiful woman who transforms into a monstrous lizard, luring the unsuspecting to their doom. One man’s near-fatal encounter with this creature serves as a stark warning to those who venture into these haunted parts at night.

Pali Lookout: View from Nu’uanu Pali Lookout along the haunted highway.

Modern-Day Hauntings

Even today, the drive is a hotspot for paranormal activity. The sound of phantom footsteps, sudden chills, and the appearance of ghostly figures dressed in traditional Hawaiian attire are commonly reported. Visitors often feel an overwhelming sense of being watched, and many claim to have seen apparitions of ancient warriors and forlorn spirits.

For those daring enough to explore Nuʻuanu Pali Drive, it offers not only stunning vistas but also a brush with the supernatural. Whether it’s the tragic ghost of Cassie, the protective spirits of ancient goddesses, or the vengeful power of Pele, the haunted history of this scenic route ensures an unforgettable—and potentially chilling—experience.

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Dawn “Dede” Bustamante 

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Shadows of Kapiolani Park: Ghosts found in the Queen Kapiʻolani Regional Park

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It is said that dark shadows are haunting the Kapiolani Park in Honolulu, Hawaii. People think that dramatic events of bloody battles, deadly plagues and possible human sacrifices might be the cause of the haunting.  

Kapiolani Park or the Queen Kapiʻolani Regional Park, in Honolulu on the O’ahu island in Hawaii, is a serene and picturesque escape from the hustle and bustle of the city at the east end of the popular Waikiki. It is also the largest and one of the oldest public parks in Hawaii, although the haunted rumors behind it started long before. 

Established in 1877 by King Kalakaua, it was named after his beloved wife, Queen Kapiolani. The park was first envisioned as a place for horse racing before becoming a park and was also used by the Cricket club for years. 

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However, beneath its tranquil surface, Kapiolani Park holds a darker, more sinister history that few are willing to acknowledge. The Kapiolani Park is said to be haunted by ghostly shadows, moving in silence after dark. But what event made this place become haunted by an army of shadow-ghosts?

Kapiolani Park: The Kapiolani Park right by the beach are believed to be haunted by strange figures and ghostly shadows. // Source: skyseeker/Flickr

Ghosts from the Battle of Nu’uanu

Some of the legends about the Kapiolani Park is that it was one of the places where the Battle of Nu’uanu played out. 

The Battle of Nuʻuanu, fought in May 1795, was a pivotal conflict in Hawaiian history that marked the culmination of King Kamehameha I’s campaign to unify the Hawaiian Islands. On his way to O’ahu to unify the islands after it was weakened after the civil war after the death of Kahekili II, King Kamehameha set sail and his forces landed on the southeastern part of the island, close to Waiʻalae and Waikiki, and the possible the site of what would become the Kapiolani Park.

The Battle of Nu’uanu: Painting from Herbert K. Kane

This decisive battle took place primarily in the Nuʻuanu Valley around 30 minutes by car further in on the island. Kamehameha, the ruler of the Big Island of Hawaiʻi, led his forces against the army of Kalanikūpule, the chief of Oʻahu.

Kamehameha’s forces, equipped with muskets and cannons obtained from Western traders, launched a relentless assault, driving Kalanikūpule’s warriors up the valley to the steep cliffs of the Nuʻuanu Pali. In a dramatic and brutal finale, many of Kalanikūpule’s men were forced over the edge of the cliffs to their deaths. The victory at Nuʻuanu secured Kamehameha’s control over Oʻahu, significantly advancing his efforts to unite the Hawaiian Islands under his rule. This battle is remembered not only for its strategic importance but also for its profound impact on the political and cultural landscape of Hawaii.

After this, it is said that the island was littered with the dead bodies of the warriors, decaying into bones, many found decades and even centuries later. 

Kapiolani Park Dark Past of Plague and Human Sacrifices

Not only is the location of Kapiolani Park thought to be an ancient battlefield, but there are also rumors about the Kapiolani Park is that it used to be a place of human sacrifices. An ancient Hawaiian heiau is found here, so it was certainly used as a gathering place. But how true are the rumors about the human sacrifices though, and could it have a connection to the many rumors of the haunting said to go on in the park?

The Sacred Heiau Temples: A heiau is a Hawaiian temple with different architectural styles depending upon their purpose and location, they could be simple earth terraces or elaborately constructed stone platforms. Only the luakini was dedicated to human sacrifice. Here is a drawing of a heiau at Waimea, Kauai, originally made by John Webber, who was with James Cook’s expedition. It shows the appearance of a heiau before the coming of Western influences.

There are also stories that this place is haunted by plague victims. This legend also goes back to Kamehameha again and his quest to unify the Hawaiian Islands. In 1804 right before he was attacking Kaua’i, plague broke out, killing many of his chiefs and warriors. It is said during this time, hundreds of bodies were sent to sea from the beaches of Waikiki close to the park, now believed to haunt the place. 

Hawaiian Night Marchers Haunting the Park

Long before the park’s establishment, the area was a sacred burial ground for ancient Hawaiian warriors. These resting places, known as “pu’uhonua,” were believed to be imbued with the mana (spiritual energy) of the deceased. Disturbing these sites was said to awaken the spirits, unleashing their wrath upon the living. Despite the warnings and the area’s historical significance, the land was cleared to create the park, and the bones of many warriors were unceremoniously displaced.

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Over the years, there have been countless reports of strange occurrences and ghostly apparitions in Kapiolani Park. Visitors often speak of feeling an inexplicable chill in the air, even on the warmest Hawaiian nights. Some claim to have heard the faint sound of ancient battle cries carried on the wind, while others have seen shadowy figures moving silently among the trees.

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The Haunted Hawai’i Theater: A Century of Ghostly Tales

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On stage in the dark, it is said that the ghost of a Hula dancer is dancing away at the haunted Hawai’i Theater, once called the Pride of the Pacific. But what truly lurks in the shadows behind the stage? 

The Hawaii Theater, an iconic cultural landmark in Honolulu since its opening in 1922, has captivated audiences with its grandeur and rich history. Once upon a time it was even called the pride of the Pacific because of its style and decor. However, beyond its dazzling performances and architectural beauty lies a spine-chilling legacy of ghostly encounters and eerie phenomena.

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After shutting down in 1984 it went through some stages of abandonment before it was renovated and reopened in 1996. According to some of the rumors, it seems like the renovation acted like a trigger for the paranormal activity inside and brought it to life. 

Hawai’i Theater: The Hawaii Theatre, at 1130 Bethel Street, was built in 1922 by Consolidated Amusements of Honolulu. // Source: Wally Gobetz/Flickr

The History of the Haunted Hawai’i Theater

The origins of the Hawaii Theater’s hauntings are shrouded in mystery, with many attributing the spectral activities to the discovery of bones beneath the theater during its early years. These remains, believed to be from a time long before the theater’s construction, are thought to have stirred restless spirits, forever linking them to the site.

Patrons and staff alike have reported a wide array of paranormal experiences, from fleeting glimpses of apparitions in the audience to the eerie sensation of being watched in the empty corridors.

Hula Dancing Ghost: One of the ghosts known to haunt the Hawai’i Theater, is said to be the ghost of a hula dancer.

One of the most famous legends involves the ghost of a woman seen roaming the balconies. Described as wearing attire from a bygone era, she is often spotted gazing longingly at the stage, perhaps reminiscing about performances she once attended or participated in. Her presence, while not malevolent, sends shivers down the spines of those who encounter her.

There is said to be the ghost of a man who is said to haunt the theater’s green room. According to some his portrait still hangs in the room and he was a long time donor to the theater. 

Another man said to haunt the Hawai’i Theater is the ghost of a Chinese man who were said to have been murdered in the building in its early days. Who he was exactly is unknown, but it is said he was some sort of janitor, or perhaps a gambler left to die alone in the building.  He is the one to blame apparently when the door keep opening and closing without anyone entering, the lights flickering or even the lights flickering in the ceiling. 

The Hula Dancer Haunting the Stage

Another story tells about the Hula dancer who took to the stage one night many years ago. This was said to have been the last time anyone saw her alive, although not the last time she visited the Hawai’i Theater. 

A rumor was that if you were at the theater on a particular night you would be able to see her ghost, still on the stage, dancing to a song called Ei Nei. 

Hawai’i Theater: The song is thought to be playing as the ghost of the hula dancer is dancing alone to it on stage.

Other reports include the unsettling sound of footsteps echoing through the halls long after the Hawai’i Theater has closed for the night. These footsteps are often accompanied by inexplicable cold spots, sudden drops in temperature that defy explanation. Some staff members have also recounted the unnerving experience of objects moving on their own, lights flickering, and doors creaking open without a breeze in sight.

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The Haunting Legacy of ‘Aiea High School: Ghosts of the Past and Spirits of the Present

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Thought to be built on top of a cemetery, the ‘Aiea High School in Honolulu, Hawai’i is believed to be haunted. Across the campus, in the classrooms, hallways and even the football field, students and staff alike have sensed that something lingers from the spirit world.

Overlooking the historic Pearl Harbor, ‘Aiea High School carries with it a history that runs deep beneath its foundations—quite literally. Founded in 1961 in what was once a humble sugar plantation town, the school has grown from its modest beginnings of just eight buildings to a sprawling campus of fifteen structures. 

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Over the decades, ‘Aiea High has seen its student body expand from a mere 200 to over 1,000 students. Yet, as the school flourished, so did the tales of strange occurrences and ghostly encounters that have plagued the campus since its inception.

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A School Built on Ancient Grounds

‘Aiea High School is situated on land that was once an ancient burial ground, and as with many such sites, it seems the spirits of the past are not content to rest in peace. The connection between the school and its spectral inhabitants is undeniable, and students and staff alike have reported unsettling experiences that defy explanation. The campus itself is a mosaic of eerie energy, with some buildings standing out as particularly active sites for paranormal phenomena.

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The most notorious of these is the R Building. Those who spend time within its walls often speak of strange noises—whispers in empty hallways, footsteps that echo where no one walks, and doors that creak open on their own. These sounds are so frequent that they’ve become a part of daily life at ‘Aiea High, a constant reminder that the past is always close at hand.

The Haunting of the Football Field

Perhaps the most chilling tale associated with ‘Aiea High School comes from the football field—a place where the living and the dead seem to collide in unsettling ways. Local ghost storyteller, Lopaka Kapanui, shares a story that has become legendary among students and alumni alike.

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According to Kapanui, during a high school football game many years ago, a player fumbled the ball at a crucial moment. When asked about what happened, the player insisted that something had grabbed his ankle—an unseen hand that came out of nowhere and caused him to lose control. His teammates laughed it off, attributing it to nerves or an overactive imagination. But years later, during an investigation and excavation of the football field, human bones were uncovered. The discovery confirmed that the field had been built over an ancient burial site, lending credence to the player’s story. It turns out, the mysterious hand that caused him to fumble wasn’t a figment of his imagination after all.

An Atmosphere of Unease

The football field isn’t the only place where students have encountered the unexplained at ‘Aiea High School. The entire campus is shrouded in an atmosphere of unease, with many reporting encounters with shadowy figures and strange lights that appear and disappear without warning. Classrooms that are locked and empty sometimes echo with the sounds of desks being moved or voices whispering as if lessons from the past are still being taught to an unseen audience.

Even after school hours, when the campus should be deserted, security guards have reported hearing footsteps following them or seeing lights flicker on and off in empty buildings. Some have claimed to see figures standing in windows, only to vanish when approached. It’s as if the spirits who once called this land home are still very much present, watching over the school and its inhabitants, perhaps resentful of the intrusion into their final resting place.

Living With the Spirits at ‘Aiea High School

For the students and staff of ‘Aiea High School, these ghostly encounters have become a part of the school’s identity—a reminder that they are living and learning on sacred ground. For those who are sensitive to such things, the presence of the supernatural is palpable, an ever-present force that occasionally makes itself known in unsettling ways.

As the school continues to grow and change, one thing remains constant: the haunting legacy of the land it stands on. Whether it’s the phantom hand on the football field, the eerie noises in the R Building, or the shadowy figures that roam the campus, ‘Aiea High School is a place where the dead are never truly gone, and the living must learn to coexist with the spirits who came before them.

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Chaminade University’s Paranormal Past and the Haunting of the Campus and Dorms

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It’s not just a single room on campus said to be haunted at the Chaminade University in Honolulu, it’s not even a single dorm. Throughout the years of this Catholic University, plenty of ghosts are said to be lingering. 

On the slopes of Honolulu, Chaminade University boasts a serene campus with stunning views of Oahu. But beneath its tranquil exterior lies a darker, more unsettling history—one that makes Dorm Lokelani the epicenter of eerie tales and paranormal activity. This building, according to rumor, once served as a children’s hospital during World War II, and the spirits of its past inhabitants seem to linger within its walls.

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The private and catholic university was founded in 1955 by the Society of Mary, and has a lot of legends surrounding it. For one there are supposedly tunnels underneath the school. Throughout the years, people have shared strange things that have happened to them. Like Gloria McCoy who claimed to have seen a shadow in Frische Hall moving quickly past her, a chair rolled as a voice from nowhere said “Hello”. 

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The Skateboarder on Campus

But how come the school is haunted? It is said to make way for the school they dug up the graveyard that used to be on the land, and the spirits attached to the school are remnants of the spirits that used to be buried there. 

There are many stories from the school, one being that the campus is haunted by a former student, still skateboarding in the afterlife around the campus ground. Some say it was a girl, attending the university as a sophomore when she lost her life in a car accident. 

It is said that even in the dorm rooms are places where she skates, also said to appear more frequently around Halloween. 

Ghosts of the 4th Floor in the Office Building

There are also tales about ghosts haunting the halls of the 4th floor in the office building. One Mr. Murphy stayed late to grade papers when hearing people running through the halls and walking by the classroom he was staying in. Although thinking it was a bit weird at first as it was no class, he figured it might be the cleaning crew. 

When he left late in the evening, he turned off the lights before getting out in the parking lot. When he turned, he saw that the lights were on, although he was certain he had turned them off. He went back to turn them off, but when he got out, again the lights were on. When he got out of the building after turning the lights off for the third time, he decided to drive home as fast as he could when he saw that they were once again turned on. 

As well as faculty members experiencing strange things when working late, it seems that there are some pictures hanging in the building that somehow seem haunted. The children in the old pictures seem to move. 

The Haunted Bridge

There is also a story about a Dr. Kralemann’s mother who came to visit the school. They went on a walk on the campus and then she ended up levitating on the haunted bridge close to the end of Cemetery Lane. When crossing the bridge, she felt cold, but continued over. When the professor turned, her mother was levitating and her eyes rolled back into her head. 

She rushed over to help and as soon as she touched her arm, she fell to the ground and had no recollection of what had just happened. 

There is also supposed to be a picture of the bridge circulating on the school, showing the faces of what appears to be two faces of priests smiling, although the picture was taken when no one was standing on the bridge. 

The Hale Hoaloka Dorm

In this dorm it is said that children haunt the hall. Most of the ghost stories come from a particular person though, the Hale Hoaloka Dorms former housekeeper, Mrs. Bailey. She claimed to hear children laugh and run through the halls, but when checking, there was no one there. There are said to be at least two of the ghostly kids roaming the halls. 

Once Mrs Bailey was going about her day and work in the dormitories, she also heard more than one radio turn on by themselves and she had to turn them off. 

People also claim to have heard them playing a game with a ball. Those staying in the dorms also say that locked doors open mysteriously, apparitions come and go in their rooms and people keep complaining about sounds in the night they never find the source for. 

Echoes of the Past of the Lokelani Dormitory

The rumors of Lokelani Dorm’s past as a wartime children’s hospital have given rise to numerous ghost stories among students and faculty. The most common reports involve the disembodied voices of children—soft whispers, playful giggles, and even the occasional cry—heard echoing through the hallways, especially late at night. These sounds, often dismissed by skeptics as the wind or the creaks of an old building, are difficult to ignore when they seem to come from empty rooms.

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Doors in Lokelani Dorm are also known to open and close on their own, as if guided by invisible hands. Many students have reported the unnerving sensation of being watched or followed, even when they know they are alone. The heavy, oppressive feeling in the air has left more than a few residents questioning whether they should stay another night.

The Haunting of Room 208

Among the haunted spaces in Lokelani Dorm, Room 208 stands out as particularly notorious. This room has earned a reputation as a hotspot for paranormal activity, and the stories surrounding it are enough to make even the bravest souls think twice before entering.

Legend has it that Room 208 was the site of at least one suicide, and the tragic energy left behind seems to have created a vortex of negative forces. The room is often described as having a cold, unwelcoming atmosphere, and those who have spent time there speak of an overwhelming sense of dread. The flickering lights, objects moving on their own, and the feeling of being touched by unseen hands are just some of the chilling experiences reported by those who have dared to stay in Room 208.

The room’s dark history doesn’t end there and is said to have started with the outline of a crucifix that used to hang on the wall. It is also said that an exorcism was once performed within its walls, an attempt to cleanse the space of whatever malevolent force resides there. However, despite these efforts, the paranormal activity has persisted, leading some to believe that the spirits in Lokelani Dorm are not ready to move on.

Room 319

Another room in the Hale Lokelani dorm is said to be haunted is Room 319, although by an entirely different ghost. Although not as well known as the haunting as to go on in Room 208, this palace is haunted by the ghosts of dead soldiers from the second world war. 

How this connection to soldiers and the war happened is uncertain. 

A Place Where Spirits Linger

Chaminade University’s Lokelani Dorm and the rest of the campus is a place where history and the supernatural seem to intersect. Whether the building’s haunted reputation stems from its rumored past as a children’s hospital or from the tragic events that have occurred within its walls, one thing is certain—those who enter Lokelani Dorm should be prepared for an encounter with the unknown.

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