Thirteen young women vied for the honor on the first night of the Merrie Monarch Festival’s hula competition at the Edith Kanaka‘ole Multi-Purpose Stadium in Hilo. “I’m just thankful. I’m going to ...

DENNIS ODA / [email protected] Manalani Mili Hokoana English waved Thursday to her hula sisters in the stands. She stood on stage between her two kumu, Napua Greig, left, and Kahulu Maluo, who ...

Twelve women between the ages of 18 and 25 took the stage Thursday night at Edith Kanaka‘ole Multi-Purpose Stadium in Hilo to compete for the most prestigious title a solo hula dancer can earn, Miss ...

A 23-year-old registered nurse from Kauai was crowned Miss Aloha Hula 2025 Thursday night. Jaedyn Janae Puahaulani Pavao of Halau Ka Lei Mokihana o Leina‘ala took home the most prestigious award that ...

Adios ke aloha = Adios, my love -- Ahi wela = Hot fire -- Ahulili -- Aina-hau -- A kona hema o' ka lani = The king at south Kona -- Alekoki -- Alika = The Arctic -- Alika spoehr hula = Alexander ...