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The non-natives are not yet considered invasive because they’re isolated to a relatively small area and are small, and the DAR team plans to keep it that way.

Kaʻōnohikaumakaakeawe Kananiokeakua Holokai Lopes is the fourth Miss Aloha winner in the past 4 consecutive years for hula hālau Ka Lā ʻŌnohi Mai O Haʻehaʻe and the second daughter of the group’s nā kumu hula.

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The teen was last seen in Hilo on Wednesday.

Police began investigating the death of the 5-month-old baby in December 2022.

Under the direction of Kumu Hula Tracie and Keawe Lopes from Halau ‘Ōnohi Mai O Ha‘eha‘e, from Pū‘ahu‘ula, Ko‘olaupoko, O‘ahu, the winner received an overall score of 1,164. She also captured the Hawaiian Language award.

Sen. Hirono first visited with Lahainaluna students participating in the 61st Annual Merrie Monarch Festival who are being hosted by the YMCA of Hawai‘i Island.

A strong high pressure system to the north of the islands, combined with a trough to the northwest, is producing strong and gusty trade winds.

The 40-year-old was last seen in the Kona area in April 2023.

Due to a medical condition that requires medication, the teen is considered endangered.

The airport’s primary runway, 8/26, will be closed nightly from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., till April 12, and may finish sooner, weather permitting.

While the cause of the fire is undetermined at this time, fire officials suspect squatters were staying at the property.

The prequel to the festival’s 3 days of hula competition, which kick off at 6 p.m. Thursday with the individual Miss Aloha Hula contest, also celebrated Native Hawaiian culture by honoring 40 years of efforts by ‘Aha Pūnana Leo to revitalize and normalize ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i (Hawaiian language). The festival also collected donations to help recovery efforts in Lāhainā, Maui, after a deadly wildfire devastated the community in August 2023.

The Merrie Monarch Hawaiian Arts and Crafts Fair continues today through Saturday. The Merrie Monarch Royal Parade is Saturday. Here’s all the details.

In 2022, Hālau Ka Lei Mokihana o Leināʻala – led by kumu hula Leināʻala Pavao Jardin – took first place in every category in which it competed.

A free webinar will be held on April 5, followed by in-person workshops at Big Island resorts on April 23 and April 24.

On March 27, Gov. Josh Green approved amendments to Hawaiʻi Administrative Rules, Chapter 11-850 (Interim Rules) which adds pre-rolls as a manufactured cannabis product allowed to be produced and dispensed through licensed medical cannabis dispensaries in the state.

“Everyone wants to look their best at the festival,” said Nita Pilago of Wahine Toa.

Traffic is allowed to flow in the makai, or northerly, direction on Kalanikoa Street between Pi‘ilani Street to Kuawa Street during the festival.

Surf will build to 8 to 12 feet. Strong breaking waves and strong currents will make swimming dangerous.