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APRIL 4 UPDATE: Merrie Monarch Arts Fair, Hōʻike Performances, ‘Imiloa Programs
KAPA Radio, Merrie Monarch Invitational Hawaiian Arts Fair, ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center’s Cultural Enrichment Programming and Hōʻike performances…
UPDATE: Project Runway Stars Shine at Merrie Monarch Festival Fashion Show
Hawai‘i’s top fashion designers held Preview Fashion Show during Merrie Monarch Festival week at Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo.
SHOPO Endorses Hanabusa for Governor
The State of Hawai‘i Organization of Police Officers (SHOPO) unanimously endorsed Colleen Hanabusa as governor of Hawai‘i.
CNHA to Host Gubernatorial Candidate Forum
The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement Board of Directors and Policy Center are preparing for a substantive forum with candidates running for governor.
DLNR Statement on Circuit Court Ruling on Pōhakuloa Training Area
A written stewardship plan needs to include regular monitoring and inspections, inspection reports with recommendations, procedures for addressing violations and debris removal plans.
Big Island Libraries Offer Free Events in April
Hawai‘i Island libraries will present free events in April 2018.
KapohoKine Adventures Raises $2,500 for Polynesian Voyaging Society
KapohoKine Adventures helped coordinate a once-in-a-lifetime community experience for those who wanted to be the first to welcome the Hōkūleʻa…
EnVision Maunakea Report Delivers Insights Into Complexities
The diverse voices of the Hawai‘i Island community converge in exploration of the meaning, challenges, future, solutions and forward movement of Maunakea.
Waimea Town Meeting to Explore ‘Restless’ Mauna Loa
The unique aspects of “restless” Mauna Loa will be the topic of discussion on Thursday, April 5, at Waimea Community Association’s meeting at Waimea Elementary.
1976 Hōkūleʻa Crew to Be Honored at Merrie Monarch
Hōkūleʻa sailed into Hilo Bay this morning and arrived at the Grand Naniloa Hotel pier, where the legendary canoe was greeted with a cultural welcome ceremony.
VIDEO, PHOTOS: APRIL 2: Merrie Monarch Free Mid-Day Entertainment
Monday through Friday, April 2–6: Free entertainment at the Grand Naniloa Hotel at noon and at the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel at 1 p.m.
VIDEO, PHOTO UPDATE, PM: APRIL 1: Merrie Monarch Festival Hoʻolauleʻa
Merrie Merrie Monarch Hoʻolauleʻa, Sunday, April 1, at Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium in Hilo. Free admission to watch performances by local hālau.
VIDEO, PHOTO UPDATE, AM: APR 1: Merrie Monarch Festival Hoʻolauleʻa
Malika Judd conducts an exclusive interview with Aunty Luana Kawelu, president of the Merrie Monarch Festival.
Kona Coffee Expo, April 6
Learn about 100% Kona Coffee at the Annual Kona Coffee and Small Farm Expo.
PHOTO, VIDEO UPDATE: Hilo Celebrates ‘Hōkūleʻa’s Arrival
From April 2 through 28, Hōkūleʻa will make its first visit to Hilo since departing in 2014 for its three-year Malama Honua Worldwide Voyage.
UPDATE 4: All Clear at Kua Bay After Shark Attack
The DLNR Division of State Parks reopened Kua Bay in Kekaha Kai State Park at 12:25 p.m. after receiving an all-clear following yesterday’s shark incident.
KHS Bakes Up Delicious Portuguese Sweet Bread
The Kona Historical Society draws visitors and locals every Thursday to witness the traditional Portuguese practice of baking bread in a large wood-fired oven.
UPDATE 4: Swimmer Found Dead in Rainbow Falls Pool
HFD Battalion Captain Matthias Kusch just confirmed that the body of Myles Amundson Osgood was retrieved from the pools beneath Rainbow Falls at 10 a.m.
Spin Launch Met with Opposition, Community Meeting Planned
The Hawai‘i Senate Ways and Means Committee has changed the language for a Special Purpose Revenue Bond in HB 2559, so it is no longer site specific.
‘Ōhiʻa Quarantine Alert for Merrie Monarch Festival Attendees
Movement of ʻōhiʻa from Hawai‘i Island is restricted.
