Merrie Monarch FestivalThe first night of competition at the 62nd Merrie Monarch Festival at Edith Kanakaʻole Stadium saw contestants performing hula kahiko, hula ʻauana and oli (chant).

Merrie Monarch is in the air in Hilo, but it’s not just about hula. The other big component of Merrie Monarch is supporting local.

In the ahupuaʻa of Punahou, which lies in the moku of Hilo on the beautiful island of Hawaiʻi, stands a roadway named in honor of the Merrie Monarch.

Merrie Monarch Festival volunteers Lori, left, and Nahali‘a model this year’s festival T-shirts, while Nahali‘a holds the signature tote bag. The adult tees come in sizes ranging from small ...

At this moment, it became clear that even this 61-year-old gymnasium has faced modern-day problems. Built in 1962, this aircraft hangar shaped building, according to Merrie Monteagudo, PLNU archivist, ...

Merrie Sue Armstrong, 69, of Sterling passed away June 25, 2024. A memorial service will be held Thursday, July 18th at 11 AM at Tennant Funeral Home with Pastor Hal Lentz officiating, and the Nurs… ...

Merrie Monteagudo was research director for The San Diego Union-Tribune.

Merrie Monarch is an annual festival in Hilo, Hawaii. It celebrates Hawaiian traditions with craft fairs, parades, and hula competitions. This article is part of "Community in Focus," a series ...

Takamine is a longtime Merrie Monarch judge and is delighted to be back in the competition. Watch Merrie Monarch Festival competition live on HNN by clicking here.

A kumu hula from Maui says the wildfires aren't holding them back from this year's Merrie Monarch Festival.

Co-host Manu Boyd has been offering commentary at the Merrie Monarch Festival off and on for 25 years.

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - It’s the biggest hula competition on Earth! The 2024 Merrie Monarch Festival performances kicked off Wednesday at Hilo’s Edith Kanakaole Stadium and continues ...