Hawai‘i Island Arts + Culture
Hear from the Misses We Miss from Past Merrie Monarch Festivals
Insights and inspiration from former five Miss Aloha Hulas.
How to Watch the Virtual 2021 Merrie Monarch Festival
What you need to know to watch the prestigious hula competition in Hilo from home.
A Visit to These Secret Ponds is a Lesson in Hawaiʻi’s History and Culture
Found across Hawai‘i, anchialine ponds, with their unique ecosystems, are little-known treasures often overlooked as part of Hawai‘i’s narrative—both past and present.
Take the Road Less Traveled to this Secluded Hawaiian Fishpond and Bay
Kaloko Fishpond, which is a part of the Kaloko-Honokōhau National Park, is beset with traditional Hawaiian artifacts and sites.
Learn Ancient Hawaiian History Along the Sparkling Coast of Lapakahi
Crystal clear waters, a gorgeous walking trail and remnants of ancient Hawaiian civilization can all be found at Lapakahi State Historical Park.
Q&A with Hawaiʻi Surfing Prodigy Jackson Dorian
Jackson Dorian, a young surfer from Hawai‘i Island, is following in his pro surfer father’s wake and rapidly gaining acclaim in the surfing world.
Q&A with Fishpond Educator and Caretaker Luka Mossman
Luka Mossman and his family have spent over two decades restoring and maintaining the Hale o Lono Fishpond, and it now serves as a center for culture and science.
Join the Kona Historical Society's New Virtual Program
“From the Collection” highlights the Kona Historical Society’s archives, historic sites and people in monthly digital seminars.
Shop With Aloha: Big Island Coffee Roasters
Get award-winning Hawaiʻi-grown coffee and bars of edible espresso delivered to your home from this boutique coffee farm.
How Hālau, Artisans and Hawaiʻi’s Hula Community are Dealing with Merrie Monarch's Cancellation
The 57th annual festival was scheduled to run from April 12 to 18.
There's a New Viewing Area to see the Hōlei Sea Arch in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
The spot is located further back from the dangerous sea cliffs at the end of Chain of Crater Road.
A Hilo Chef Aims to Teach People about Hawaiʻi’s Unique Food Culture
Brian Hirata, a local culinary instructor, recently launched Naʻau, a pop-up dining experience that showcases oft-overlooked Hawaiʻi ingredients.
Hawai‘i Island's Ka Lae is Full of Hawaiian History
Also known as South Point, Ka Lae is so much more than just the southernmost point of the United States.
A Local's Guide to Hawaii: Kuhao Zane
Hilo-born creative powerhouse Kuhao Zane, son of celebrated artist Sig Zane, shares his spots to eat and relax.
Q&A: Award-Winning Hawaiian Musician Mark Yamanaka
Yamanaka swept Hawaii's 2019 Na Hoku Hanohano Awards, but he’s not letting it get to his head.
Hawaii Telescopes Helped Capture the First Image of a Black Hole—and It Has a Hawaiian Name
Scientists worked with a UH Hilo professor to name the newly discovered black hole Powehi, a name sourced from the Kumulipo, the Hawaiian creation chant.
St. Benedict's Painted Church in Kona is a One-of-a-Kind Artistic Wonder
Amid the coffee fields in South Kona, Big Island, a simple church exterior hides a cathedral covered in colorful fresco paintings.
Q&A with Big Island Scuba Instructor Keller Laros
Keller Laros tells us why Hawaii is one of the best places to scuba dive.
Street Style: 2018 Merrie Monarch Festival
Colorful patterns adorned with lauhala hats and lei were a common sight on the streets of Hilo during Merrie Monarch week.
Merrie Monarch Festival Fact Sheets, Explained
Used to judge every hula, the fact sheets detail everything about each performance, from lyrics to interpretation to costume choices.
10 Instagram Accounts to Follow During the 55th annual Merrie Monarch Festival
Can’t make it to the Merrie Monarch Festival? Follow these Instagram accounts to catch all the action from some of the hula world’s finest.
Bingo Cards For Your Merrie Monarch Festival 2018 Viewing Party
Sharpen your hula eye with bingo cards to keep you entertained during all three nights of competition on the world’s most prestigious hula stage.
