The 62nd annual Merrie Monarch Hula Festival kicked off Thursday night in Hilo at the Edith Kanaka‘ole Stadium with performances in ancient and modern hula from 13 women competing in the Miss Aloha ...

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 ...

Pavao Jardin — whose niece, Jaedyn Janae Puahaulani Pavao, took home the Miss Aloha Hula title Thursday night for the Kauai ...

The Big Island Interscholastic Federation (BIIF) softball semifinals continued Wednesday on both sides of the isle. Action ...

Merrie Monarch hula competition has kicked off, and it's been celebrating traditional hula and Hawaiian culture for decades. Many hālau emphasize upholding that tradition. But a growing number of ...

Guests on the album included Big Mountain’s Joaquin “Quino ... He was also nominated for Hawaiian Single for “He Mele No Ka Pāo’o.” As a former member of Na Wai ‘Eha, he earned ...

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They moved gracefully in unison, rhythmically depicting a scene of an ancient Hawaiian myth as they bellowed mele (chants ... of Hawaiians descend on the Big Island to attend the event, while ...

The surf world has lost one of its most revered elders who dedicated his life to elevating Hawaiian culture and the memory of ...

The 5th-seed Hawaii Rainbow Wahine stunned 1st-seed Cal State Fullerton in the Big West Conference Tournament on Thursday.

Planning a trip to Hawaii’s Big Island? With its diverse landscape (10 of the world’s 14 climate zones), the island offers a wide range of accommodations for every type of traveler. And it’s ...

The SCP Hilo Hotel (formerly Hilo Seaside Hotel) at 126 Banyan Way will be hosting a three-day cultural event and craft fair during Merrie Monarch week featuring nearly 80 vendors and over a dozen ...