Hawai‘i News
Hōkūleʻa, iconic Hawaiian vessel, departing for Alaska
The canoe’s latest voyage will begin Sunday, when she is transported to Juneau, Alaska.
Volcano Watch: Imaging to begin at Kīlauea’s summit on the Hawaiʻi Island
To reveal the subsurface structures beneath Kīlauea’s summit region, researches this month will begin a collaborative Kīlauea Seismic Imaging Project.
Public invited to join Hawai‘i Elections Commission meeting
The public may join the Monday, April 17, meeting through several in-person and distance options.
Hawai‘i’s US lawmakers address air tour industry with two new bills
The Air Tour and Skydiving Safety Improvement Act closes loopholes in existing regulations and is supported by several industry groups.
Emotional Hōʻike Night kicks off 60th Annual Merrie Monarch Festival
A Hōʻike Night for the ages, with a tribute to the late Kumu Hula Johnny Lum Ho, kicked off the 60th Annual Merrie Monarch Festival on the Big Island.
Horses get regal treatment for Merrie Monarch Royal Parade
More than 100 horses will be gussied up to carry women dressed in long, colorful skirts (pāʻu) riding sidesaddle or as part of a private mount group in Saturday’s Merrie Monarch Royal Parade in Downtown Hilo on the Big Island.
Applications available for Pacific Century Fellows
The program, modeled after a White House group, is seeking community leaders in Hawai‘i.
Bill to make airports resilient to severe weather introduced by Hawaiʻi Sen. Schatz
U.S. Senators Brian Schatz and Ted Budd introduced legislation to improve airport infrastructure across the country, making them more resilient to severe weather and natural disasters.
Watch: 3 Hawaiian monk seals return to ocean following care on Big Island
Three endangered Hawaiian monk seals have a second chance at life in the ocean after being rehabilitated at a marine hospital, Ke Kai Ola, in Kona on the Big Island.
Almost 9,000 in Hawai‘i haven’t claimed $9.2 million in refunds
Those who haven’t filed their 2019 taxes have until July 17 to receive their unclaimed refunds.
Late Kumu Hula Johnny Lum Ho honored during Merrie Monarch’s Hōʻike Night
The 60th Merrie Monarch Festival kicks off with Hōʻike Night during which generations of dancers of the late Kumu Hula Johnny Lum Ho will honor him.
Hawai‘i State House amends, approves 77 senate bills
Measures passed by the house today include bills relating to electronic smoking devices, child welfare services, and more.
Integrated Hawai‘i Pacific Hydrogen Hub applies for federal funding
Hawai‘i State Energy Office leads broad consortium to obtain federal support for regional clean hydrogen hub
Creator of double-gourd drums for ancient hula at Merrie Monarch’s craft fair
Using ipu grown at his farm, Kalim Smith builds ipu heke, a double-gourd drum, and ipu heke ‘ole, a single gourd drum, which are used in ancient hula.
Measles infection identified in O‘ahu international traveler
The Department of Health has been able to identify those with known exposure to the case.
Kanu Hawai‘i expands annual volunteerism celebration with Volunteer Month 2023
Most of the more than 800 events held during Volunteer Month have an environmental and cultural stewardship focus.
Travelers to Merrie Monarch reminded again of ʻōhiʻa quarantine
Anyone who violates the quarantine rule may be charged with a misdemeanor and fined not less than $100 with a maximum fine of $10,000.
New leadership at national landmark known for large Hawaiian archives
Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives new executive director promises to grow the museum’s digital archives capacities.
The history of the world renowned Merrie Monarch Festival
The Merrie Monarch Festival began in 1964 as a way to boost the economy of Hawaiʻi island through tourism, but the event has come to serve a far greater purpose: perpetuating Hawaiian culture.
60th Annual Merrie Monarch Festival returns to Big Island; all you need to know
Hawai‘i News Now – KFVE, the Merrie Monarch Festival’s official broadcaster, will carry the events live on-air and online each night, as well as include special coverage during newscasts and on streaming platforms and social media.
