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Library exhibit commemorates Kalaupapa Month
This university professor from the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo is helping students learn about the history of Kalaupapa Peninsula, where about 8,000 people with Hansen’s disease were sent to isolate from the rest of the world.
Katie HellandJanuary 25, 2025
How a book changed Donna Blanchard’s career
While on vacation, she read a book that changed the trajectory of her career. Today, she is the managing director of Kumu Kahua Theatre.
Katie HellandJanuary 24, 2025
Sssslide into the Year of the Snake with this weekend’s festivities
Chinatown 808’s popular Chinatown Festival & Parade is this weekend
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJanuary 22, 2025
7 ways to celebrate Lunar New Year in Waikīkī
Lion dances, calligraphy and stars are just some of the attractions for celebrations for the Year of the Snake! International Market Place and Royal Hawaiian Center are some of the groups hosting celebrations.
Katie HellandJanuary 22, 2025
UH-Hilo professor helps perpetuate the Hawaiian language
Growing up, Larry Kimura heard Hawaiian spoken at home but didn't have a chance to really learn the language until boarding as a student at Kamehameha Schools. In the decades since, he has worked to save the language, doing everything from recording then-rare native speakers in the ‘70s to now naming astronomical discoveries made by Hawaii's telescopes.
Stephanie SalmonsJanuary 20, 2025
Local radio station brings back music festival after hiatus
The 28th annual KWXX Hoolaulea will take place in Hilo on Jan. 18, after a hiatus due to permit issues.
Katie HellandJanuary 18, 2025
Highlights from Friday’s gathering at Iolani Palace
The Jan. 17 Onipaa Peace March in Honolulu was organized by nonprofit Mutual Aid Ka Lahui and included commemoration, live entertainment and educational booths.
Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosJanuary 18, 2025
Hawaii-based nonprofit donates $1.5 million to arts, culture
Hawaii Community Foundation is giving funds to nonprofits across the state to help make arts and culture accessible to local families.
Katie HellandJanuary 17, 2025
It really is “black and white” for these movies
This movie theater company with locations across Oahu is bringing classics back to the big screen in 2025.
Katie HellandJanuary 16, 2025
Seven Samurai to storm Honolulu movie screens
Ben-Hur, Lawrence of Arabia and Seven Samurai are among the classics that Consolidated Theatres will screen in 2025.
Katie HellandJanuary 15, 2025
Cirque du Soleil's 'Auana: Behind the scenes of Waikiki's new show
Cirque du Soleil has a new show in the heart of Waikiki.
Katie HellandJanuary 15, 2025
“ 'Auana” through Cirque du Soleil’s new Waikīkī show
Meet the cultural creative producer behind Cirque du Soleil's new show in Waikīkī
Katie HellandJanuary 15, 2025