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With thousands flying into Hawaii Island, it’s a crucial sales week for local businesses, but many are navigating steep prices and high operating costs.
The Oʻahu-based hālau was named the overall winner after performances in the hula kahiko and hula ʻauana competitions.
Hula ʻAuana closed out the Merrie Monarch Festival’s final night of competition Saturday with a program marked by grace, powerful storytelling, and island pride.
The last day of Merrie Monarch festivities took place Saturday, with the Royal Parade beginning in the morning with a route through downtown Hilo.
Friday night’s Hula Kahiko competition at Edith Kanakaʻole Stadium brought the raw power and sacred beauty of ancient hula to the 63rd annual Merrie Monarch Festival.
Kauai’s Jaedyn Janae Puahaulani Pavao reign is coming to a close as she prepares to hand over the title to a new Miss Aloha Hula in Hilo this weekend.
Hawaii News Now’s exclusive two-hour special featured in-depth spotlights, live interviews, and unforgettable stage performances from Hōʻike night.
While the setting may be unconventional, the heart of it is familiar: hula shared, community gathered, and a season building toward the Merrie Monarch stage.
There’s been a lot written about Nālani Kanakaʻole, but we learned so much we didn’t know when we had a chance to sit down recently with her son, Kuhaʻoʻimaikalani Zane.
For photographers Bruce Omori, Tracey Niimi and Cody Yamaguchi, capturing the world’s most prestigious hula competition is a demanding assignment and a singular honor.
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The Merrie Monarch Festival is celebrating 50 years since the introduction of the kāne division. One hālau known for its demanding style is Ke Kai O Kahiki.
Edith Kanakaʻole Stadium lit up Wednesday for Hōʻike night at the 63rd annual Merrie Monarch Festival, a breathtaking exhibition of hula and mele.
Losing Kumu Leināʻala was a shock for the Kauai community. But her haumana knew they had to carry on, saying it’s exactly what she would’ve wanted.
Merrie Monarch Invitational Hawaiian Arts and Crafts Fair features products from over 150 local businesses and artists.
After a 28-year absence, Ka Pā Hula Hawaiʻi is returning to the Merrie Monarch stage for the festival’s 50th anniversary of kāne competition.
In 2015, Skyler Tiogangco became the first deaf dancer to compete at the Merrie Monarch Festival.
DAB says this is due to the fungal plant disease, rapid ʻohiʻa death (ROD), which is devastating to native forests.
Aunty Irene Midel was known for her bright, vibrant flowers in her hair, eccentric fashion, and a deep love for life.
This will be the first year Hālau O Kekuhi is dancing without beloved kumu Nālani Kanakaʻole, who passed away in January.
Starting Monday, Dec. 1, the festival will begin accepting ticket request forms.
Hawaii News Now was proud to be the broadcast partner, tracking the festivities live from various points along the route.
Honolulu Pride is a time for the community to celebrate the advances of the LGBTQ+ community, which was once marginalized and often attacked.
Miss Brandy Lee is one of Hawaii’s most veteran drag entertainers. Her legacy of performing spans over 60 years.
Formerly the Gay-Straight-Alliance club, it’s now known as the Gender and Sexuality Alliance, and welcomes all who support LGBTQ+ rights.
The organization in charge of putting on the annual Honolulu Pride celebration is on a mission to bridge gaps for Hawaii’s LGBTQ+ community.
Pride Month in Honolulu officially kicked off with a ceremony in Waikiki Sunday morning.
A Leader’s Journey is a new original series that explores these questions through the personal stories of influential changemakers across the state.
Kālele is a media training program rooted in the belief that storytelling is both a craft and a kuleana.
The question now is: How can it be sustained in the weeks and months to come?
During this Merrie Monarch Festival journey, Hālau Mōhala ʻIlima is gearing up for its 50th anniversary next January under kumu hula Māpuana de Silva.
Wallis Punua has decades of experience, and comes from a family rich with hula knowledge.
For Kumu Leināʻala Pavao Jardin, this year’s huakaʻi to Hilo came with the added challenge of a cancer diagnosis.
Two Ladies Kitchen is a must-stop shop in Hilo, especially during Merrie Monarch.
One new idea is the possibility of a men’s soloist competition, similar to that of Miss Aloha Hula
It’s spooky season and you know what that means.
They hope to inspire the next generation to tap into their creativity.
Hawaii News Now strives to alert viewers to any transmitter disruptions.
For 12 years, Oahu scuba divers have been on a mission.
This year’s theme is “Nourish Our Ohana.”
Hundreds of volunteers are expected to take the streets and participate in the cleanup.
They used their own homes and resources to set up supply hubs for fire survivors.
The annual fundraiser is focused on building a brighter future for Hawaii's keiki.
Heads up, parents! Registration for the popular Summer Fun program opens this week.
Organizers are inviting the community to come out and support.
He's also making the trek in honor of his daughter who died by suicide in 2019.
Animal rescue nonprofit Poi Dogs & Popoki is seeking foster families who'll help prep the pups for adoption.
From being a lifeguard to greeting parkgoers, there's a lot of job positions to choose from.
The team, called “Ion Clean PV,” competed against dozens of teams from schools like Stanford University, Yale University and UCLA.
A total solar eclipse began in the middle of the Pacific and it’s expected to sweep across North America.
A cleanup at your favorite beach, helping kupuna in need or mentoring keiki. The possibilities for volunteering are endless.