As the sun set over the misty town of Hilo, Hawaii, on April 6, about 4,000 people stood up from their seats in the Edith Kanakaʻole stadium and joined hands. They swayed in unison, their voices ...

The 60th annual Merrie Monarch Festival kicked off Wednesday at Hilo’s Edith Kanakaole Stadium and continues through Saturday night, when the overall winners will be announced. Also Saturday, don’t ...

The Merrie Monarch Festival is uniquely Hawaiian in nature but of worldwide interest. The festival, held yearly in Hilo, is dedicated to King David Kalakaua, the “Merrie Monarch,” who revived the art ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - As Luana Kawelu reflects on the Merrie Monarch Festival’s over six-decade history, there’s one moment that always first comes to mind. “The one that sticks out the most is ...

Jayda Lum Lung will dance a traditional hula in honor of Lahaina wildfire victims at Hawaii’s biggest hula competition of the year. Her hand movements will flow gracefully to symbolize the winds, ...

Hundreds of people filled the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium and grounds Wednesday for the first day of the Merrie Monarch Hawaiian Arts and Crafts Fair. “It feels like it’s not only back to normal, ...

Lei stands outside the Edith Kanaka‘ole Tennis Stadium provide wares for rewarding Merrie Monarch participants. You won't have to hunt too hard for bright colors on Easter Sunday in Hilo. That's when ...

Auntie Luana Kawelu, center, was joined by her family Friday for a family portrait. From left are Colleen Kawelu, Kawena Kawelu, Kathy Kawelu, Kamaha‘o Kawelu, Ka‘iana Kawelu and Ka‘ohu Kawelu. Merrie ...

HILO, Hawaii (KITV4) KITV4’s Davey D and Lina Girl interview Nikki Kehaulani Holbrook in Hilo, Hawaii. As Miss Hawaii 2019 & 2020, Nikki was a representative for the Aloha State and was highly ...