Thirteen young women vied for the honor on the first night of the Merrie Monarch Festival’s hula competition at the Edith Kanaka‘ole Multi-Purpose Stadium in Hilo. “I’m just thankful. I’m going to ...

Thirteen women between the ages of 18 and 25 took the stage Thursday night at the Edith Kanaka‘ole Multi-Purpose Stadium in Hilo to vie for Miss Aloha Hula, the most prestigious title a solo hula ...

The latest news coverage of the annual Merrie Monarch Festival, a weeklong hula competition on Hawaii island celebrating the ...

Ka‘onohikaumakaakeawe Kananiokeakua Holokai Lopes of Ka La ‘Onohi Mai O Ha’eha’e took the title of Miss Aloha Hula at the 61st annual Merrie Monarch Festival in Hilo Thursday night. It was the fourth ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Jaedyn Janae Puahaulani Pavao shares her experience at Merrie Monarch and how she captured the coveted Miss Aloha Hula title. Niece of Kumu Hula Leinā‘ala Pavao Jardin of Hālau Ka ...

HILO, Hawai'i (Island News) -- Competing as a contestant for the coveted title of Miss Aloha Hula comes with kuleana (responsibilities). Preparing for the prestigious solo contest involves months of ...

Maui resident Faith Kealohapau‘ole Paredes is the winner of the 2026 Miss Aloha Hula competition at the 63rd annual Merrie Monarch Festival on the Big Island. Paredes is a member of Hālau ...

WAIOHULI (HawaiiNewsNow) - Before the competition gets underway in Hilo next week, multi-award-winning Kumu Hula Napua Silva has a message for spectators watching the 62nd Annual Merrie Monarch ...

A 23-year-old registered nurse from Kauai was crowned Miss Aloha Hula 2025 Thursday night. Jaedyn Janae Puahaulani Pavao of Halau Ka Lei Mokihana o Leina‘ala took home the most prestigious award that ...