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“O’ahu halau captures overall win at 61st annual Merrie Monarch Hula Festival.”

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Big Island News 

April 7, 2024 · 3:15 AM

Reports of burial disturbances at famed Kaua‘i resort denied by developer, state officials

Alan Downer, the administrator with the state Historic Preservation Division, the agency responsible for investigating possible burial disturbances, said there was no need to continue with a formal investigation after speaking with onsite archaeological monitor Nancy McMahon.

April 7, 2024 · 12:49 AM

O‘ahu hālau captures overall win in 61st annual Merrie Monarch Hula Festival

The hālau’s score was 1,201.

April 6, 2024 · 10:00 AM

Scheduled inspection for North Hilo water service laterals to begin mid-April

Inspections will occur from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays, excluding holidays, and will start in Pāpaʻikou, followed by Pepe‘ekeo, Honomū, Hakalau and Ninole.

April 6, 2024 · 5:00 AM

Big Island weekly lane closures: April 6-12

Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice.

April 6, 2024 · 3:00 AM

Hawai‘i detective honored with Haweo Award for investigating unsolved homicides

The award was presented by the Council’s Parks and Recreation and Public Safety Committee, which recognizes county police and fire department personnel who go above and beyond the call of duty.

April 6, 2024 · 2:17 AM

Steep rent forces Hawai‘i Keiki Museum to shutter its doors in Kona

The museum, which operates as a nonprofit, opened its doors in 2022 and has been committed to inspiring curiosity, creativity, and innovation in young keiki through hands-on STEAM experiences.

April 5, 2024 · 8:49 PM

Hawai‘i Island police seek public help finding 15-year-old boy

The teen was last seen on the 100 block of Pauahi Street, in Hilo, on Wednesday at about 12:10 p.m.

April 5, 2024 · 5:05 PM

State restricts imports of cattle from areas with avian influenza cases

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention currently considers the effect on human health as low risk even in areas on the mainland where HPAI infections in animals have occurred.

April 5, 2024 · 2:48 PM

DLNR project combats non-native corals

The non-natives are not yet considered invasive because they’re isolated to a relatively small area and are small, and the DAR team plans to keep it that way.

April 5, 2024 · 2:19 PM

Winning 2024 Miss Aloha Hula competition a dream come true for Oʻahu dancer

Kaʻōnohikaumakaakeawe Kananiokeakua Holokai Lopes is the fourth Miss Aloha winner in the past 4 consecutive years for hula hālau Ka Lā ʻŌnohi Mai O Haʻehaʻe and the second daughter of the group’s nā kumu hula.

Merrie Monarch 

O‘ahu hālau captures overall win in 61st annual Merrie Monarch Hula Festival
Winning 2024 Miss Aloha Hula competition a dream come true for Oʻahu dancer
2024 Miss Aloha Hula from O‘ahu; Merrie Monarch Hula competition continues tonight with group performances in hula kahiko
Hawaiian fashion on display during Merrie Monarch Hula Festival

What is Hawai‘i’s most important contribution to the world?
  • Hands down, hula. The Big Island hosts the world’s “Super Bowl of Hula” every year, it’s a no-brainer.
  • Island food. Who doesn’t love kalua pig, lilikoi butter, poke and loco moco?
  • Musical talent. We got Iam Tongi now, but who can forget Bruddah Iz, Bruno Mars, Jake Shimabukuro and all the other top-notch musicians from the islands?
  • The shaka. And yes, 2024 should be “The Year of the Shaka” and state legislators should make it the official hand gesture of Hawai‘i.
  • Volcanic and astronomical research. We got plenty volcanoes and it’s really dark way out here in the Pacific. Prime for both.
  • The people. Hawai‘i has a skilled force of construction workers, chefs, business owners and more. Heck, we even have world-class keiki bakers.
  • The places. “Jurassic Park” wouldn’t be as good if it wasn’t filmed in Hawai‘i. We also have some pretty awesome national parks.
  • Aloha. No explanation necessary.
  • All or a combination of the above.
  • I think there’s something else that’s more important.

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I am the retired news director of Pacific Radio Group stations on the Island of Hawaii. I am a retired Lt. Col., USAF Reserve. I am a FCC-licensed Amateur Radio Operator, holding the Amateur Extra Class License. I am a substitute teacher for the state of Hawaii Department of Education.

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