HONOLULU (KITV4) -- With the Merrie Monarch festivities already underway and the start of the hula competition approaching, many local businesses prepare all year for this one week. "The day you get ...

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 ...

GEORGE F. LEE / GLEE @STARADVERTISER.COM Kumu Vicky Holt Takamine gave instruction to the hula halau on Thursday. 1 /6 GEORGE F. LEE / GLEE @STARADVERTISER.COM Kumu Vicky Holt Takamine gave ...

Anticipate plant inspections at the airport, especially for travel to and from Hawai‘i island. HONOLULU–The Hawai’i Department of Agriculture (HDOA) is reminding travelers attending the Merrie Monarch ...

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State officials are advising Merrie Monarch and Easter weekend travelers to arrive early at Hawaii airports statewide. The Hawaii Department of Transportation says thousands of travelers are expected ...

The Merrie Monarch Festival stage at the Edith Kanaka‘ole Multi-Purpose Stadium in Hilo is set, ready for dancers to put forth their best performances in the prestigious hula competition.