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Once a critically threatened cultural practice, Hawaiian hula puppetry making a comeback
While hula is emblematic of Hawai‘i, it is far less known that puppetry is a tradition within the world-famous form of dance.
Native Hawaiian snails now recognized by the state
Gov. Josh Green signed into law House Bill 1899, which recognizes nine native snail species as state snails. Hawai‘i Island’s snail is Hini hini kua mauna (Succinea konaensis).
‘No shadow day’: Big Island gets one more chance to experience Lāhainā Noon this year
The astronomical event known as Lāhainā Noon happens when the sun passes directly overhead of locations in the tropics, which includes Hawai‘i, and causes upright and smooth-sided objects to be “shadowless.”
Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce seeks donations for student scholarships
The Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce is asking the community for donations to its scholarship fund at the Pauahi Foundation.
Bishop Museum awarded $500,000 grant to preserve, digitize important plant repository
U.S. senators Mazie Hirono and Brian Schatz helped secure the grant for the Bishop Museum in Honolulu.
Gov. Green proclaims 2023 Year of the Kāhuli; native Hawaiian species needs help
In the next decade, 100 or more species of native Hawaiian snails will likely go extinct without increased research and conservation action.
Applications being accepted for Waipiʻo Valley Emergency Road Closure advisory committee
The Waipiʻo Valley’s Emergency Road Closure advisory committee will consist of 13 individuals, representing various community sectors.
Waikōloa teacher raising funds for trip to Bishop Museum for 14 Global Scholar students
“For 90% of my students, this will be the first time they ever experience going to a museum, as there are none on our island, and for some, it is the first time off-island,” Waikōloa Middle School teacher Sylvie Bright said.
Mayor Roth to announce advisory committee to guide future of controversial Waipiʻo Valley
“Once we open the road, we don’t want to go back to the same issue we had for the past 20 years.” — Mayor Mitch Roth
Ige Signs Bills Furthering LGBTQ+ Equality, Inclusion
State lawmakers showed their support for Hawai‘i’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, plus community during the 2022 legislative session, passing several measures that further equality and inclusion of the LGBTQ+ community, and Gov. David Ige signed them into law last week — in the middle of Pride Month.
Feather Cloak, Helmet Gifted to Captain Cook Return Home Permanently
An ʻahu ʻula (feather cloak) and mahiole (feather helmet), gifted to Captain James Cook in 1779, are being permanently returned to Hawaiʻi by the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa.
Amy BH Greenwell Botanical Garden Will Live on After Sale
These 12 acres are now under federal protection as a community forest, the first ever designated in the Pacific region by the USDA Forest Service.
Bishop Museum to Retain Lands in Waipi‘o Valley
Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum reported on Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019, that it will retain ownership of lands in Waipi‘o Valley on the Island of Hawai‘i.
Hawaiian Airlines Donates Over $187,000 to Nonprofits
Hawaiian Airlines employees gathered to present over $187,000 to Aloha United Way, the Polynesian Voyaging Society, Bishop Museum and the Hawaiian Islands Land Trust.
Hawaiian Practitioners Return Humpback to Ocean
The story of a juvenile koholā (humpback whale) that began in January 1986 when it stranded on the shore of Kūheia on the island of Kanaloa Kahoʻoawe.
FHB Donates $160K to Bishop Museum on Bank’s Anniversary
First Hawaiian Bank reports that it is celebrating its 160th anniversary by making a $160,000 donation to Bishop Museum.
Hirono Supports Access and Preservation of Native Hawaiian Culture
Senator Mazie K. Hirono announced that Hawai‘i organizations will receive more than $500,000 to enhance access to native Hawaiian language and cultural resources.
Hawaiian Artifacts Returned After 237 Years
The artifacts were being held at the National Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa and will now be displayed at the Bishop Museum.
Bishop Museum Plans Sale of Waipio Valley
Two Big Island properties will soon go up for sale by one of the largest museums in the state.
11th Annual Grow Hawai’i Festival at Amy Greenwell Garden
The 11th Annual Grow Hawai’i Festival will be held over the weekend at Amy Greenwell Garden, Bishop Museum’s native plant arboretum.
