DHHL holds groundbreaking for 127 Ewa homes

• By Linsey Dower
• July 16, 2023

The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands held a groundbreaking ceremony last week to mark the beginning of construction on Increment II-C of its Ka‘uluokaha‘i housing development in Ewa. Read more

Aulani Resort appoints Hawaiian cultural adviser

• By Linsey Dower
• July 14, 2023

Disney’s Aulani Resort & Spa has appointed musician and olelo Hawaii instructor Jeremy “Kama” Hopkins as its Hawaiian cultural adviser. Read more

Prince Lot Hula Festival to return as in-person event

• By Linsey Dower
• July 10, 2023

The 46th annual Prince Lot Hula Festival will be held in person for the first time in four years, and is scheduled to take place Saturday at the Frank F. Fasi Civic Grounds. Read more

Gov. Josh Green signs 13 bills into law

• By Linsey Dower
• July 9, 2023

With 1 in 4 adults in the United States either advanced in age or living with a disability, Green said that many will eventually require some sort of assistance provided in the bills. Read more

Hawaii Rep. La Chica selected for Filipino leaders program

• By Linsey Dower
• July 3, 2023

The Nevada-based Filipino Young Leaders Program has selected Hawaii state Rep. Trish La Chica as one of 15 delegates to participate in its immersion program this year. Read more

Anti-Asian hate, immigration among topics at commission meeting

• By Linsey Dower
• July 1, 2023

The President’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders will meet in Honolulu next week — the first time the panel will convene a quarterly in- person meeting outside the mainland. Read more

Waimanalo residents benefit from program to upgrade appliances

• By Linsey Dower
• June 26, 2023

Na Pono no na Ohana, a Waimanalo-based program of the Partners in Development Foundation, is offering a second opportunity for residents to upgrade their old appliances at a discounted cost. Read more

Kamehameha Schools’ redevelopment to transform 2 Moiliili blocks

• By Linsey Dower
• June 20, 2023

Kamehameha Schools on Monday announced its plans to redevelop a two-block area in Moiliili into what is slated to become Waianuenue, a modernized retail space geared to suit the neighborhood’s vibrant community. Read more

5-day camp explores opportunities in aviation

• By Linsey Dower
• June 19, 2023

The Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals is preparing to host its second annual Aerospace Career Education Academy in Hono­lulu next month. Read more

Library restoration to result in new Kohala Heritage Center

• By Linsey Dower
• June 19, 2023

A small group of volunteers in Kohala is working to raise funds to restore the town’s nearly century-old Bond Memorial Library. Read more

Hokule‘a’s departure from Alaska delayed by rain, cold

• By Linsey Dower
• June 15, 2023

Rain and cold temperatures forecast for Juneau, Alaska, have postponed Hokule‘a’s departure for its Moananuiakea Voyage until Saturday. Read more

Blessing held at affordable housing in Moiliili

• By Linsey Dower
• June 10, 2023

A new building that will offer affordable housing and secure long-term rentals to kupuna in Moiliili was the site of a blessing ceremony Friday. Read more

New OHA loan program aims to assist farmers

• By Linsey Dower
• June 10, 2023

A new program under the Office of Hawaiian Affairs’ Native Hawaiian Revolving Loan Fund promises to assist farmers struggling to obtain farm loans. Read more

Bishop Museum appoints 2 new executives

• By Linsey Dower
• June 10, 2023

The Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum has appointed two new members to its executive team about five months after its board of directors ousted three executives over alleged workplace concerns. Read more

King Kamehameha Day celebrations kick off today

• By Linsey Dower
• June 9, 2023

With the approaching King Kamehameha holiday, an array of celebrations commemorating the famous Hawaiian monarch are scheduled to begin today. Read more

Native Hawaiian convention set to be held in Vegas

• By Linsey Dower
• June 9, 2023

The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement is preparing to host its first out-of-state Western Regional Native Hawaiian Convention from June 19 to 22 in the city commonly known as “The Ninth Island.” Read more

Seabird restoration project underway at Na Pali Coast

• By Linsey Dower
• May 28, 2023

The Na Pali Coast ‘Ohana and the Division of State Parks are among the partners heading a seabird restoration project at a culturally significant area along the remote Na Pali Coast of Kauai. Read more

Punahou student receives Prudential visionary award

• By Linsey Dower
• May 22, 2023

Kylee Hamamoto, 17, was recognized in April as the only Hawaii resident out of 25 nationally selected youths to receive the 2023 Prudential Emerging Visionary award. Read more

Celebrate Micronesia Festival set for today at Bishop Museum

• By Linsey Dower
• May 20, 2023

This year’s theme is centered around the resilience of Micronesian communities. It will feature two panels on topics including racial equity, youth resilience, migration and advocacy, while showcasing traditional and contemporary art, dance, poetry, food, music and more. Read more

Kohala High students win Kalo Challenge

• By Linsey Dower
• May 13, 2023

The event was the finale of a yearlong project that involved at-promise students from across the state who spent the year learning about the cultural practice of cultivating kalo. Read more

Hawaii residents to receive Medals of Honor

• By Linsey Dower
• May 13, 2023

Two Hawaii residents have been selected in this year’s group of Ellis Island Medal of Honor recipients. Read more