#American Idol

‘Idol Across America’ is coming to Hawai’i; will it find the next Iam Tongi?

If you think you have the singing chops to follow in the footsteps of 2023 “American Idol” winner Iam Tongi, register now to for the “Idol Across America online Hawai‘i auditions this Monday.

Big Island Now poll No. 53: What is Hawai‘i’s most important contribution to the world?

There Merrie Monarch Festival was recently named the top cultural festival in the United States in an online poll by USA Today’s 10Best. It’s just one of several examples during the past couple of years of the people, places, culture and things of Hawai‘i, including the Big Island, being nationally awarded or featured nationwide.

PHOTOS: American Idol winner Iam Tongi from Hawaiʻi stops at Kings’ Shops on Big Island for shave ice

American Idol winner Iam Tongi stopped by the Kings’ Shops in Waikoloa on Wednesday , with his mother Lillie, to enjoy one of their favorite treats from the Original Big Island Shave Ice Company.

Iam Tongi from Hawai’i wins 2023 American Idol

Iam Tongi, who was born in Kahuku, O’ahu, wins the 2023 American Idol Contest.

Will Hawai‘i’s Iam Tongi be the next ‘American Idol’?

Willaim “Iam” Tongi from Kahuku, O‘ahu, will take the “American Idol” stage for his last time this season during the popular TV singing competition’s live finale today beginning at 2 p.m. Hawai‘i Standard Time, facing off against fellow finalists Colin Stough and Megan Danielle.

Hilo Natives Competing in Top Chef, American Idol

Sheldon Simeon competes against two other chefs in a two-part finale, while Bryant Tadeo is in the group of 40 trying to stay alive in Las Vegas.