#Native Hawaiian Culture

The decommissioning of the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo’s Hōkū Keʻa Observatory was completed in May.

The Hawai‘i County Windward Planning Commission heard about 5 hours of additional public testimony, a majority of which was again in opposition to the Black Sand Beach LLC residential and community project that would be located on the former Sea Mountain resort.

Hula still connects people today to the foundation of Hawaiian knowledge and culture. It is a vehicle for historical and social commentary and passing down stories and information.

The April 4 screening at the Hawai‘i Preparatory Academy will be followed by a Q&A with film co-producer and school alumnus Bill Pratt.

Recent visitors to Kaluapele, the summit area of Kīlauea, have left behind roasting pans filled with meat, poke to unopened packages of Chips Ahoy cookies, fruit, candy bars and burning incense sticks. Officials from Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park say they’ve been left as offerings to pay respects to Pelehonuamea, the elemental deity of volcanism and […]

Hawai‘i is experiencing a bird extinction crisis, with roughly two-thirds of its known native manu nahele species having become extinct.

“These grants are making sure Native Hawaiian organizations have federal resources to integrate Native Hawaiian culture into visitor experiences and drive sustainable tourism opportunities throughout the state,” said Sen. Schatz, chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs.

It’s Hawaiian Caucus week at the Capitol.

VAC will present three series of Papa ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi, beginning Hawaiian language courses taught by Kaliko Beamer-Trapp.

Aloha Festivals, the largest Hawaiian cultural celebration in the US, announced local apparel brand Hawaii’s Finest will produce its exclusive festival t-shirt.

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.