Volunteers with Hoola Hou ia Kalauao restore cultural identity and abundance

• By Linsey Dower
• June 9, 2024

DeLuze and his family began restoring that land about 15 years ago, and it now hosts the loi (taro patch) he calls Kaonohi. Read more

New Bishop Museum exhibit explores red in Oceanic

• By Linsey Dower
• May 25, 2024

Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum’s newest exhibit, “Ka ‘Ula Wena: Oceanic Red,” explores the manifestations of the color red in landscapes, memory and created expressions throughout the various cultures in Oceania. Read more

Art exhibit explores Korean American plantation history

• By Linsey Dower
• May 20, 2024

An art exhibit centered around the history and struggles of Korean Americans in Hawaii is open for viewing at Hilo’s Wailoa Center until June 20. Read more

Maui students reflect on Japan experience after educational trip

• By Linsey Dower
• May 6, 2024

After returning from their weeklong stay in Higashimatsushima, Japan, in late March, the 11 Maui students who participated in the TOMODACHI Kibou for Maui program, their families and program organizers reunited for a final gathering April 28 at the Sheraton Maui Coral Reef Room. Read more

UH Manoa group hosts pro-Palestinian event

• By Linsey Dower
• May 4, 2024

There, more than 100 students sat on the lawn listening to speeches, poetry and lectures that recognized the lives lost in the Gaza Strip, raising awareness to the campaign similar to that which many other U.S. college students have begun to participate in at their own schools since mid-April. Read more

CPB program to uplift female entrepreneurs seeks applicants

• By Star-Advertiser staff
• May 3, 2024

Applications are open until May 31, with the next weekly session beginning in August. Read more

Google to fund $1 billion for internet subsea cables

• By Linsey Dower
• May 1, 2024

Plans to construct several new fiber-optic internet subsea cables that will improve Hawaii’s internet reliability and connectivity were announced Tuesday by Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke and Benji Robinson, director of Asia Pacific network planning and acquisition for Google. Read more

Hawaiian immersion child care center provides free services

• By Linsey Dower
• April 29, 2024

Ke Kula Kamali‘i Hanaiaulu, Windward Community College’s Hawaiian immersion child care center, is helping students complete their collegiate education by providing free child care serv­ices to those with children. Read more

55th Hawaii High School Journalism Awards resume in-person ceremony

• By Linsey Dower
• April 19, 2024

Sacred Hearts Academy took home its second consecutive first-place award as Best in State at the 55th annual Hawaii High School Journalism Awards on Thursday. Read more

Iolani Palace to undergo 6-month reroofing

• By Linsey Dower
• April 1, 2024

Roof repairs are underway at Iolani Palace, where a blessing was held to mark the start of the project. Read more

Roy Sakuma ukulele studio celebrates 50 years in business

• By Linsey Dower
• April 1, 2024

Roy Sakuma vividly remembers sitting in his friend’s car on the way to the beach when he first heard Herb Ohta’s (better known as Ohta-San) ukulele rendition of the song “Sushi” play on the radio. Read more

FilCom seeks new executive director

• By Linsey Dower
• March 25, 2024

The Filipino Community Center announced that it is accepting applications for its executive director position until April 15, after maintaining operations with the role unfilled since November 2022. Read more

Heart disease survivor, 7, is Hawaii’s 2024 Children’s Miracle Network champion

• By Linsey Dower
• March 13, 2024

Hawaii Pacific Health on Tuesday announced 7-year-old Leila-Rose Coloma as the state’s 2024 Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals champion for Kapi‘olani Medical Center for Women & Children. Read more

Longtime educator, activist Amy Mizuno dies at age 102

• By Linsey Dower
• March 10, 2024

Amy Mizuno, a dedicated activist and longtime educator, died Feb. 14 at age 102. Read more

National resolution celebrates Hawaiian language

• By Linsey Dower
• Feb. 27, 2024

A resolution celebrating February as Hawaiian Language Month, or Mahina Olelo Hawaii, was introduced by Hawaii’s congressional delegation. Read more

Hawaii-based group empowers Black community through education

• By Linsey Dower
• Feb. 19, 2024

Akiemi Glenn, founder and director of The Popolo Project, began laying the foundation for the organization about 15 years ago in an effort to help Black people in Hawaii become more connected to their history, culture and identity. Read more

Interior Department updates Hawaiian language guidelines

• By Linsey Dower
• Feb. 12, 2024

In recognition of Hawaiian Language Month, the U.S. Department of the Interior earlier this month announced new guidance on its use of the Hawaiian language. Read more

Program to send young Maui fire victims to Japan

• By Linsey Dower
• Feb. 6, 2024

The program will send 10 Maui high school juniors and seniors to Higashima­tsushima, in Japan’s Tohoku region, said JCCH President and Executive Director Nate Gyotoku. Read more

Bill would clarify definition of ‘historic property’

• By Linsey Dower
• Jan. 28, 2024

In an effort to speed up permitting processes for properties throughout the state, a bill carried over into the 2024 legislative session is aiming to narrow the definition of historic properties. Read more

Modern version of iconic hula show to debut

• By Linsey Dower
• Jan. 19, 2024

The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement and Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi announced Thursday the debut of the new Kilohana Hula Show, which is scheduled to begin Feb. 15 at the Tom Moffatt Waikiki Shell. Read more

Hawaiian homestead leaders gather at 36th annual convention

• By Linsey Dower
• Jan. 14, 2024

Hawaiian homestead leaders have been hosting the 36th annual Hawaiian Home Lands Leadership Convention this weekend in the first leadership reconvening since 2019. Read more