Mayor’s proposed budget up 6.6%
Mayor Mitch Roth and his department heads will be presenting a proposed $888 million budget to the County Council Finance Committee beginning Tuesday.
Merrie Monarch Festival concludes with group hula ‘auana competition
The 61st Annual Merrie Monarch Festival hula competition wrapped up Saturday evening at Edith Kanaka‘ole Multi-Purpose Stadium in Hilo with group hula ‘auana (modern hula) performances.
Hana hou for Ka La ‘Onohi Mai O Ha‘eha‘e
It was a repeat victory for Ka La ‘Onohi Mai O Ha‘eha‘e at the 61st Annual Merrie Monarch Festival hula competition.
PHOTOS: All 29 performances in the Group Hula ‘Auana competition
Twenty-nine wahine and kane groups from 22 halau took the stage one last time for the Group Hula ‘Auana competition, capping off the 61st year of the Merrie Monarch Festival.
Merrie Monarch: Hilo-based halau takes audience on a journey through Keaukaha
The sounds of ipu, pahu and chanting permeated the Edith Kanaka‘ole Multi-Purpose Stadium on Friday evening during the 61st Annual Merrie Monarch Festival’s group hula kahiko (ancient hula) competition.
PHOTOS: All 29 performances in the Group Hula Kahiko competition
Twenty-nine wahine and kane groups from 22 halau competed in this year’s Group Hula Kahiko competition on Friday night during the 61st Merrie Monarch Festival in Hilo. The groups are back on stage at the Edith Kanakaole Multi-Purpose Stadium tonight for the Group Hula ‘Auana competition, which will followed by the hula results for 2024.
Hawaii residents will see a ‘bite taken out of the sun’
Many Hawaii residents are counting down the days to the 2024 solar eclipse on Monday, with some traveling thousands of miles across the ocean to see it in totality.
Trump venues bank on golf, with help from Saudi Arabia
DORAL, Fla. — Amateur golfers lined up on Thursday at the Trump National Doral near Miami, having agreed to pay more than $9,000 apiece to play a friendly round alongside some of the world’s top professionals.
Coast Guard ship named after renowned Native Hawaiian veteran
The crest of the newly inaugurated U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Melvin Bell bears a motto —“Signal of Hope” — that encapsulates the legacy of its Hawaii-born namesake who transmitted the first alarms following the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Royal Parade kicks off Saturday morning in downtown Hilo
The Royal Parade will meander Saturday through downtown Hilo to celebrate the 61st annual Merrie Monarch Festival.
PHOTOS: All 26 performances in the Miss Aloha Hula competition
Thirteen women took the stage Thursday night at the Edith Kanaka‘ole Multi-Purpose Stadium in Hilo for the annual Miss Aloha Hula competition in the 61st annual Merrie Monarch Festival.
Oahu halau scores fourth consecutive Miss Aloha Hula title
Ka‘onohikaumakaakeawe Kananiokeakua Holokai Lopes of Ka La ‘Onohi Mai O Ha‘eha‘e is Miss Aloha Hula 2024.
Police: 5-month-old baby murdered in 2022, case routed to prosecutors
Hawaii Island police detectives have forwarded a 2022 Puna murder investigation to the County Prosecutor’s office for review. The victim is identified as 5-month-old Makia Alameda of Kalapana.
Measure to boost beekeeping draws strong support
Big Island beekeepers came out in swarms Tuesday to support a bill that would overhaul how Hawaii County regulates the keeping of bees on residential and other properties.
Longer council terms rejected following robust criticism
A proposal to extend Hawaii County Council members’ terms in office will not be on the ballot this year after it was roundly rejected Tuesday during a council committee hearing.
Ho‘ike kicks off 4 nights of hula: Event featured performance by Lahainaluna students
The 61st Annual Merrie Monarch Festival shifted into high gear Wednesday night with the Ho‘ike, an exhibition of hula and folk dance from around the Pacific Rim at the Edith Kanaka‘ole Multi-Purpose Stadium in Hilo.
Affordability still a challenge for Hawaii homebuyers
Real estate data provider ATTOM examined the median home prices during the first quarter for roughly 590 U.S. counties in a new report released Thursday and found that median-priced single-family homes and condos remain less affordable in 95% of the counties for the average U.S. income earner, who makes $71,708 a year.
Police: 78-year-old man found dead under riding mower
Police are investigating a fatal home accident incident involving an elderly man and a riding lawn mower that occurred early Saturday afternoon at a Waimea home.
A deadly Easter weekend makes 7 traffic fatalities in March
A deadly Easter weekend on the Big Island’s roads pushed the number of traffic fatalities in March alone to higher than the traffic death toll for the first three months of 2023.
Contractor and kumu hula lead the Royal Court as Kalakaua, Kapi‘olani
Two Hawaii Island residents have been chosen take on the roles of King David Kalakaua and Queen Kapi‘olani during this week’s Merrie Monarch Festival.
