HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The last time Pua Aliʻi ʻIlima competed in the Merrie Monarch Festival was in 1985. This year, the halau is back — along with kumu hula Vicky Holt Takamine. She said of her ...

The Merrie Monarch Festival stage at the Edith Kanaka‘ole Multi-Purpose Stadium in Hilo is set, ready for dancers to put forth their best performances in the prestigious hula competition.

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The seven esteemed judges of the Merrie Monarch Festival probably have the hardest jobs in the house. And this year, there’s a newcomer to the judges row: Uncle Wallis Punua ...

HILO, Hawaii (KITV4) KITV4’s Davey D and Lina Girl interview Nikki Kehaulani Holbrook in Hilo, Hawaii. As Miss Hawaii 2019 & 2020, Nikki was a representative for the Aloha State and was highly ...

The Hawaii Kyudo Foundation and the city are teaming up to build a recreation and education facility for traditional Japanese archery. Kurt Suzuki, who is originally from Wailuku, has been named the ...

In celebration of the Merrie Monarch Festival, Hawai‘i’s Finest is opening their Merrie Monarch Pop-Up Store in Hilo from Wednesday, April 23rd to Sunday, April 27th. After that, the store will close ...

HILO, Hawaii (KHON2) — The Merrie Monarch Festival is an iconic event in Hawai’i. A large scale gathering that brings out the best of the best hula hālau who compete for the top honor. This year’s ...

HONOLULU (Island News) -- Two iconic Hawai'i festivals vie for the top spot in USA Today's 10 Best Cultural Festival 2024! A panel of experts curated the list of 20 exceptional nominees. Aloha ...

As the sun set over the misty town of Hilo, Hawaii, on April 6, about 4,000 people stood up from their seats in the Edith Kanakaʻole stadium and joined hands. They swayed in unison, their voices ...

The lineup of dancers participating in the 60th Merrie Monarch Festival in Hilo has been announced for April. A total of 12 soloists are vying for the Miss Aloha Hula title on April 13 at the Edith ...