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The Merrie Monarch Festival’s Hōʻike Night served as a reminder of the enduring power of dance to express identity and connect with others through performances from Hawaiʻi, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand and California.

Personnel and equipment from Hawaiʻi Fire Department’s oldest fire station in downtown Hilo are relocating while their permanent facility receives repairs and upgrades during the next year.

Didn’t get tickets to the Merrie Monarch Festival competitions? Looking for something different to do this weekend? The Big Island has you covered.

University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa researchers highlight in new study how practice deeply rooted in Hawaiian tradition promotes food security, physical activity, cultural identity and community well-being.

Hours will remain the same during the fencing work, which is set to begin next Monday.

The U.S. Army secured a sweet deal in 1964 when it obtained a 65-year lease from the State of Hawai’i for 22,750 acres for just one dollar per year.

31-year-old Solomon Lord faces 18 mostly firearms-related charges, the most severe of which is ownership or possession of firearm or ammunition prohibited, after Big Island police executed a search warrant April 16 at a residence in Hawaiian Beaches.

Ten designers from Hawaiʻi Island, Oʻahu and Maui showcased clothing lines that tell a story through the clothing and accessories.

Lava jettisoned to heights of more than 650 feet at times during the 10 hours of Episode 18 high fountaining before the most recent phase of the Big Island volcano’s summit eruption ended the afternoon of April 22.

Kahaluʻu Bay will take a strategic pause as the sacred coral ecosystem undergoes a crucial spawning period from May 11-19, 2025, a collaborative initiative praised for reviving cauliflower coral populations devastated by climate change.

Residents with information are urged to contact authorities to aid in these ongoing investigations, as the community seeks answers and justice.

Preparation work is being done on Māmalahoa Highway between Palani Road and Kamalani Street and on Kalamauka Road from Māmalahoa Highway to Ha‘awina Street from 8:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. until Friday.

A University of Hawaiʻi study reveals that integrating more traditional practices can be an effective way to support health and wellness across the islands.

The Merrie Monarch Hawaiian Arts and Craft Fair kicks off on Wednesday and ends on Saturday. Vendors will be located at the Afook Chinen Civic Auditorium & Butler Buildings from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday.

Free daytime performances during the Merrie Monarch Festival feature the authentic spirit of hula and offer a unique glimpse into the artistry and tradition of this cherished Hawaiian celebration.

The public can discover a vibrant selection of orchids, diverse plants and unique crafted merchandise at the annual Mother’s Day Orchid Show and Plant Craft Sale on May 3.

A flood advisory is in effect for areas in North Kona until 7:15 p.m. Sunday evening.

The 62nd annual Merrie Monarch is underway with Hoʻolaulea opening a week full of free performances.

Thirteen participants will vie for the coveted Miss Aloha Hula title that kicks off the competition of this year’s 62nd Merrie Monarch Festival in HIlo.

Contributions, 36% more than last year, affirm the essential role all disciplines play in advancing knowledge, fostering creativity and building stronger bonds at all 10 of the university’s campuses statewide.