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Summer is here, and that means many are wrapping up work, clicking “End Call” on their last video conference, or setting up their “Out of Office” message before a well-deserved vacay. For the kids, school is out and playtime is in, when every day is a fun-filled Saturday. It means a 4th of July backyard […]

There is something magical about the thought of getting married on a beach in Hawai`i. Maybe it’s the exchanging of vows as ocean waves tickle your ankles with foamy effervescence. Perhaps it’s the feeling of cool, fluid sand slipping between the toes as people say, “I do.” A beach wedding anywhere is beautiful, but one on the […]

Thoughts of July 4th may immediately bring up images of red, white, and blue; fireworks; your famous apple pie recipe; and, of course, the classic backyard BBQ. Get ready to fire up the grill! You can almost hear it sizzling as a light breeze carries through the air the enticing aroma of those juicy burgers […]

“Hula is the language of the heart and therefore the heartbeat of the Hawaiian people – Kalākaua Rex The hula competition portion of the Merrie Monarch Festival is officially moving forward in 2021. According to Festival president, Luana Kawelu, the competition this year will be held on June 24th, 25th, and 26th in Hilo at […]