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Business Monday: Merrie Monarch Hawaiian Arts and Crafts Fair kicks off this week
The Merrie Monarch Hawaiian Arts and Craft Fair kicks off on Wednesday and ends on Saturday. Vendors will be located at the Afook Chinen Civic Auditorium & Butler Buildings from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday.April 21, 2025 · 5:00 AM HST
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April 21, 2025 · 10:00 AM
A study finds public health may be more supported by spearfishing, culturally significant traditions
A University of Hawaiʻi study reveals that integrating more traditional practices can be an effective way to support health and wellness across the islands.
April 21, 2025 · 5:00 AM
Business Monday: Merrie Monarch Hawaiian Arts and Crafts Fair kicks off this week
The Merrie Monarch Hawaiian Arts and Craft Fair kicks off on Wednesday and ends on Saturday. Vendors will be located at the Afook Chinen Civic Auditorium & Butler Buildings from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday.
April 21, 2025 · 3:00 AM
Free daily hula performances showcase local hālau, bring energy during Merrie Monarch Festival
Free daytime performances during the Merrie Monarch Festival feature the authentic spirit of hula and offer a unique glimpse into the artistry and tradition of this cherished Hawaiian celebration.
April 21, 2025 · 1:00 AM
Kona Orchid Society to celebrate 40 years of orchid appreciation, education
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April 20, 2025 · 5:04 PM
Update: Flood advisory for North Kona has been cancelled
A flood advisory is in effect for areas in North Kona until 7:15 p.m. Sunday evening.
April 20, 2025 · 4:00 PM
Hawaiʻi Island hālau showcase hula at Hoʻolaulea in Hilo
The 62nd annual Merrie Monarch is underway with Hoʻolaulea opening a week full of free performances.
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Competing for Miss Aloha Hula title requires dedication, research, sweat and ‘leading with heart’
Thirteen participants will vie for the coveted Miss Aloha Hula title that kicks off the competition of this year’s 62nd Merrie Monarch Festival in HIlo.
April 20, 2025 · 3:00 AM
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April 20, 2025 · 1:00 AM
Teaming up for the ‘āina: Police, Goodwill renew longstanding partnership to clean up downtown Hilo
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Merrie Monarch
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April 21, 2025 · 5:00 AM
Business Monday: Merrie Monarch Hawaiian Arts and Crafts Fair kicks off this week
The Merrie Monarch Hawaiian Arts and Craft Fair kicks off on Wednesday and ends on Saturday. Vendors will be located at the Afook Chinen Civic Auditorium & Butler Buildings from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday.
April 19, 2025 · 4:13 AM
What you need to know about the 62nd annual Merrie Monarch Festival — and more
Hilo on the Big Island will once again become the hula capital of the world next week with the return of the annual Merrie Monarch Festival. The 62nd installment of the weeklong celebration of everything hula and Hawaiian runs from Easter Sunday, April 20, through April 26 this year.
April 17, 2025 · 1:00 AM
Top 10 things to do on the Big Island for April 18-24: 62nd annual Merrie Monarch Festival edition
Hilo will be the epicenter of all things hula and Hawaiian as the annual Merrie Monarch Festival — the weeklong celebration of island culture — returns for its 62nd year.
April 11, 2025 · 3:00 PM
Hop on over to these free Easter events hosted by Hawaiʻi County
The county and its community partners are hosting events in Hilo, Kea‘au and Pāhala, with the first one this Sunday, and invite the everyone to come have an egg-cellent time in celebration of the season.
April 10, 2025 · 10:15 AM
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Ocean Blog
U.S. Coast Guard suspends search for fisherman who went missing off Big Island’s south coast
April 15, 2025 · 9:10 PM HST
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A study finds public health may be more supported by spearfishing, culturally significant traditions
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