Competition kicked off Thursday night at the 2025 Merrie Monarch Hula Festival in Hilo with the soloist competition. Thirteen ...

courtesy photo Jaedyn Janae Puahaulani Pavao of Kauai’s Halau Ka Lei Mokihana o Leina‘ala was crowned Miss Aloha Hula 2025 ...

A 23-year-old registered nurse from Kauai was crowned Miss Aloha Hula 2025 Thursday night. Jaedyn Janae Puahaulani Pavao of ...

The wāhine of Hula Hālau ʻO Kamuela under the direction of Kumu Kunewa Mook and Kauʻionālani Kamanaʻo won the overall title at the 62nd Annual Merrie Monarch Festival, in Hilo Hawaiʻi.

The BolderBoulder 10K is the epitome of a fun run. Nearly 50,000 participants (many in costume) weave through neighborhood ...

One contestant from Maui will be dancing about her life story. “Lexi definitely has a story to tell,” said Iliahi Paredes, ...

The first night of competition at the 62nd Merrie Monarch Festival at Edith Kanakaʻole Stadium saw contestants performing ...

Jaedyn Janae Puahaulani Pavao, Kumu Leina’ala Pavao Jardin, Halau Ka Lei Mokihana o Leina’ala winner of the title of Miss Aloha Hula during the Merrie Monarch hula festival at Edith Kanakaole Stadium ...

The overall champions of the 62nd Annual Merrie Monarch Hula Festival vaunted hula competition is a powerhouse Oahu halau who ...

Jaedyn Janae Puahaulani Pavao shares her experience at Merrie Monarch and how she captured the coveted Miss Aloha Hula title.

The 62nd annual Merrie Monarch Hula Festival kicked off Thursday night in Hilo at the Edith Kanaka‘ole Stadium with performances in ancient and modern hula from 13 women competing in the Miss Aloha ...

Every year on May 1, Hawaiʻi celebrates something special. It’s not just another spring day. It’s May Day is Lei Day in Hawaiʻi; and it’s a time to give, wear and honor ...