This year, the overall festival winner was Hula Hālau ‘O Kamuela under the direction of Kumu Kunewa Mook and Kau’ionalani Kamana’o with 1,216 points. The O’ahu-based group dominated in both ancient ...

The wāhine of Hula Hālau ʻO Kamuela under the direction of Kumu Kunewa Mook and Kauʻionālani Kamanaʻo won the overall title at the 62nd Annual Merrie Monarch Festival, in Hilo Hawaiʻi.

The Oʻahu-based hālau was named the overall winner after 27 performances in the kahiko and ‘auana competitions.

Friday’s night’s kahiko (ancient) performance received a standing ovation and Saturday’s joyful song about Waipiʻo is sure to bring smiles. Dancer Kaleopaʻa Vares, Ho’opa’a Brad Cooper, and former ...

Keeping our community healthy and saving lives -requires bold initiatives. Hawaii Island’s health care providers are making those bold moves. If we hope to move the needle and improve the health of ...

Hawaii island police have charged a Pahoa woman after a domestic dispute in Nanawele Estates late Thursday night ended in the ...

Police said that at 11 :25 p.m., Puna patrol officers were sent to a residence on Lehua Road in the Nanawale Estates ...

Out of Hilo, Hālau Hula ‘O Kahikilaulani, under the direction of Kumu Nāhōkūokalani Gaspang, performed the kahiko mele “He ...

It is Merrie Monarch, and to top it all off, Aloha Friday. The celebration brings community members together from all parts ...

Jaedyn Janae Puahaulani Pavao, Kumu Leina’ala Pavao Jardin, Halau Ka Lei Mokihana o Leina’ala winner of the title of Miss ...

As the Merrie Monarch becomes more than just a stage for hula—it transforms into a vital marketplace for small businesses, artisans, and creatives from across the Hawaiian Islands.

Tuesday is Earth Day, and it is also Native Hawaiian Plant Month. One of our most important and beloved native flora is the ...