Merrie Monarch group contest begins with plenty of powerful moments during beloved hula kahiko night

Edith Kanakaʻole Multi-Purpose Stadium in Hilo on the Big Island was packed as 29 groups of kāne (men) and wāhine (women) from 19 hula hālau performed hula kahiko to share the moʻolelo of Hawaiʻi with all in attendance.

National Weather Service forecasters in Honolulu say a disturbance approaching from the northwest is expected to renew deep tropical moisture across all Hawaiian Islands beginning late tonight; given saturated soils and elevated stream levels following recent heavy rainfall, flooding could redevelop quickly.

Nonprofit organizations and government agencies can apply for state tourism funding for events, festivals and experiences that are scheduled for July through December.

Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.

Sections of the road between Haʻeleʻele Ridge Road (Trail 3) and Polihale Ridge Road (Trail 4), as well as between Polihale Ridge Road (Trail 4) and Kaʻaweiki Ridge Road (Trail 5), were closed until further notice.

The National Weather Service has lifted the flash flood warning for Kauaʻi.

Edith Kanakaʻole Multi-Purpose Stadium in Hilo on the Big Island was packed as 29 groups of kāne (men) and wāhine (women) from 19 hula hālau performed hula kahiko to share the moʻolelo of Hawaiʻi with all in attendance.

National Weather Service forecasters in Honolulu say a disturbance approaching from the northwest is expected to renew deep tropical moisture across all Hawaiian Islands beginning late tonight; given saturated soils and elevated stream levels following recent heavy rainfall, flooding could redevelop quickly.

Nonprofit organizations and government agencies can apply for state tourism funding for events, festivals and experiences that are scheduled for July through December.

A look further back in the geologic record reveals that several lava fountaining eruptions similar to the ongoing one in Halemaʻumaʻu occurred within Kīlauea caldera within the past 500 years.

Due to the severe weather occurring Friday on Oʻahu, members of the public are encouraged to virtually view floor sessions and committee hearings of the State Legislature.

The hula competition in Hilo continues on Friday with group performances by 19 hālau with kahiko. The competition will culminate on Saturday with ‘auana performances.