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The Royal Parade will meander Saturday through downtown Hilo to celebrate the 61st annual Merrie Monarch Festival.

The 61st Annual Merrie Monarch Festival shifted into high gear Wednesday night with the Ho‘ike, an exhibition of hula and folk dance from around the Pacific Rim at the Edith Kanaka‘ole Multi-Purpose Stadium in Hilo.

Shane Palacat-Nelsen’s voice drops to a reverent tone as he tells the story of the snow goddess Poliahu, who Native Hawaiians believe inhabits the summit of Mauna Kea, the highest point in Hawaii.

Overcoming the cavernous divide will involve difficult conversations and understanding different perspectives.

MAUNA KEA, Hawaii (AP) — This sublime summit on Hawaii's Big Island is also treasured by astronomers as a portal to finding answers to the universe's many mysteries.

Science News: The future of astronomy on Mauna Kea will be decided by the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority, which is taking over from the University of

MAUNA KEA, Hawaii (AP) — Shane Palacat-Nelsen’s voice drops to a reverent tone as he tells the story of the snow goddess Poliahu who Native Hawaiians believe inhabits the summit of Mauna Kea, the highest point in Hawaii. The tale, repeated in Hawaiian families over generations, speaks of a chief who yearned to court Poliahu […]

A University of Hawaii-led discovery of an immense bubble 820 million light-years from Earth is believed to be a fossil-like remnant of the birth of the universe.

July 4th is a joyful celebration for many Americans. But for some Native Hawaiians, it is a painful reminder of their loss of sovereignty.

Kamalani Johnson is creating new ways to teach Hawaiian language and culture at UH Hilo.