Lahaina's Resilience on Display as Community Unites to Craft Nāleilehua Canoe Honoring Hawaiian Tradition Post-Wildfire
Community and traditional craftsmanship converge in Hawaii as a new 44-foot canoe, the Nāleilehua, is being built by Timothy Gilliom and team with donated koa wood following the loss of the Mo‘olele in the Lahaina wildfires.
Hawai‘i Wildlife Conservation and Game Bird Stamp Art Contest Now Open for Submissions
Hawai‘i's DLNR is accepting entries for its Wildlife Conservation and Game Bird Stamp art contest, with the 2025-26 stamp featuring Erckel’s Francolin and Manu-o-Kū. Winners receive $1,000 and contribute to conservation efforts.
Historic Documents at Hawai'i State Archives Illuminate Efforts to Honor WWII Fallen Heroes
The Hawaiʻi State Archives exhibit documents from the Pacific War Memorial Commission, highlighting efforts to commemorate WWII casualties, funding challenges, and the role of community support, including a fundraiser by Elvis Presley.
"Future" Crowned as Hawaii's Word of the Year by University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa in Contrast to National "Polarization"
The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa's English Department selected "future" as Hawaii's Word of the Year for 2024, reflecting a mix of hope and concern for what lies ahead.
Hawaii's 'ʻIke Kaiāulu' Series Shines Light on Local Ecological and Cultural Practices
New video series highlights Hawaii's traditional natural resource management and cultural practices, featuring local experts sharing personal stories and cultural teachings related to ecological health and sustainability.