Kauai hula halau “clinches” top honors at the Merrie Monarch Festival.
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They are the first Kauai halau to take the overall prize at the Merrie Monarch Festival.
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The videos circulating on social media show a girl getting kicked in the face as she sits on a bench.
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Honolulu Emergency Medical Services said the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
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The 2022 competition kicked off on Thursday night with the annual Miss Aloha Hula contest at the Edith Kanaka’ole Stadium in Hilo.
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The final night of competition Saturday at the Merrie Monarch Festival featured hula ‘auana, or contemporary hula.
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Twenty-four halau took the stage at the Edith Kanakaole Stadium.
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March of Dimes provides education and support to prevent maternal and infant health risks and deaths.
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“Itʻs just nice to feel people again, and to see the smiles on everybody. We love it.”
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The 34-year-old suspect remains free on $1 million bail.
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The city hopes to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 45% in the next three years.
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Officials said the 40-year-old was charged with 11 counts for an incident that occurred in late-February.
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The Maui County Council is looking at ways to crack down on overtourism in response to the visitor boom it experienced last year.
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On Friday, 24 halau will take the stage to perform in the ancient style of hula.
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After years of performing together, these ‘hula brothers’ are ready to take the Merrie Monarch stage
Although not everyone in the men’s line is related by blood, they all consider each other “hula brothers.”
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Activists, residents and Congress have been fighting the Navy to drop the case.
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The 2022 competition kicked off on Thursday night with the annual Miss Aloha Hula contest at the Edith Kanaka’ole Stadium in Hilo.
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Authorities have closed roadways in the area as firefighters battle the blaze.
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Forecast: Light winds today, stronger winds with more showers due on Tuesday
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Get ready for the biggest hula competition on Earth!
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The practice ― often a prank ― is dangerous, aviation experts warn.
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Ewa Makai Middle School staff want to create a campus where everyone can put aside their differences and be friends.
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After waiting out some weather delays before leaving Hilo, Hokulea and Hikianalia are making excellent progress on their journey to Tahiti.
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There’s new pushback to the city’s plans to demolish the famed Haiku Stairs. But the mayor says he’s standing by his decision to tear down the WWII-era structure.
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The suspect is charged with murder and his bail remains at $1 million.
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Officials said the victim was sexually assaulted from the age of 9 to 12.
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Ten contestants participated in this year’s Miss Aloha Hula competition at the Merrie Monarch Festival.
“It is simply asking that HPD create a policy or process whereby they can give property owners information about a warrantless search that took place.”
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On Thursday night, the Miss Aloha Hula competition kicks off at the Edith Kanakaole Stadium.
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Watch “This is Now” live from the HNN Digital Center weekdays on KHNL or across Hawaii News Now’s platforms online and on mobile.
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The Philippines’ Presidential election is on May 9, but registered voters in Hawaii can submit their ballots now.
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Johnson made the announcement on Earth Day on Friday.
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After nearly 3 decades, Kumu Hula Shelsea Ai will be branching off from her family’s halau and entering her own group.
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According to court documents, she charged customers anywhere from $200 to $250 for each fake test result.
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Earth Day celebrations and volunteer efforts are happening around the state this weekend.
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Police said a robbery suspect left a building after his potential victim showed he was armed as well.
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He’s charged with interstate transmission of a threat.
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The program aims to support training opportunities in rural areas and recruit students with a passion to serve their home communities.
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The hospital cites insufficient insurance reimbursements and continued financial struggles for the closure.
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Juan Baron pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder, identity theft and theft.
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The 2022 competition kicked off on Thursday night with the annual Miss Aloha Hula contest at the Edith Kanaka’ole Stadium in Hilo.
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The victim was a father of four. Their youngest child is 7 years old.
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A House Special Committee said it found no evidence that the Makakilo lawmaker misused her office during her arrest.
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Authorities said the 47-year-old man was arrested and charged with negligent homicide.
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As hula is celebrated globally, many kumu hula are banding together to protect the centuries-old practice.
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From issues of flooding and coastal erosion to rising temperatures, these impacts affect the places we live and work.
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A new home is needed for a life-sized statue of sumo wrestling champion Akebono.
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Cultural practitioners will be leading hikers for early morning hikes to catch the sunrise.
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Realtors said it all comes down to supply and demand.
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The former Maui resident is known for using watercolors, silks and wood block printing to bring nature scenes to life.
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