In 1871, the great-grandson of Kamehameha the Great, known as Kamehameha V, passed a royal decree that Kamehameha Day should be celebrated. The day was first observed on June 11, 1872, and was one of the first holidays proclaimed by the Hawaii State Legislature after Hawaii became a US st...
The Day of the Nation Conqueror, Kamehameha I. This coming Sunday, the 11th of June, is Kamehameha Day. This day is regularly celebrated as the birthday of the Nation Conqueror Kamehameha I here in Hawaii. And this regular celebration is what we will do this year. It is a usual thing f...
Monday last, the 31st July, was the twenty-second Anniversary of the Restoration of the Hawaiian Flag by Rear Admiral Thomas, and as such was celebrated with becoming joyousness. The day opened warm and sultry, but by nine o’clock the trades set in and before noon were blowing half a ga...
Jun 2021•none The Island Breeze Luau was a beautiful experience for the eyes. For the taste, however, not so much. The food is kept on wood containers, and in the day we went for the luau, there was a rain happening before the luau starts,...
“One day, Herb asked me if I would go into a lava tube that contained the remains of the Fair American sailors killed by my ancestor Kame‘eiamoku. My decision was difficult because, as a Kanaka Maoli [Native Hawaiian], I was taught it was disrespectful to enter burial caves, strictly...
Room tip: Mid day pool fills up quick so go early to reserve your chaise lounge. Order eight away when staff waits on you! Date of stay: July 2021 Trip type: Traveled with family Ask 109katherinei about Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Be...
Tags: health and wellness recovery day, kamehameha, keaau, strong man contest, waiakea MEDIA RELEASE A small army of athletes from the WaiÄkea High School Football team spent their weekend going door to door collecting pledges to support the Big Island Substance Abuse Council’s (...