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HIDOE announces new Kaiapuni priority placement process to support growing demand
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education announced that a new, statewide priority placement process for Kaiapuni Education (Hawaiian language immersion programs) will open on Feb. 2, 2026, marking an important step toward greater consistency, clarity and equity for families seeking Kaiapuni options for their children. The application window will close March 13, 2026.
Gov. Green signs 13 bills for Native Hawaiian housing, education and culture
Gov. Josh Green, M.D., today signed 13 pieces of legislation into law, marking a renewed commitment for Hawaiʻi’s Department of Hawaiian Homelands (DHHL), Native Hawaiian education, cultural practices and traditions, and stewardship.
Nā Leo Pūlama o Maui to host 37th annual Hoʻomau Benefit Concert on March 23
Nā Leo Pūlama o Maui, a parent-based, nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the Hawaiian immersion preschool program, Pūnana Leo o Maui, will host its 37th Annual Hoʻomau Benefit Concert from 9 a.m. to sunset March 23 at the Maui Nui Botanical Gardens.
Maui’s Kamalei Kawaʻa shines light on Hawaiian heritage, joins Team Chance on NBC’s ‘The Voice’
Maui musician Kamalei Kawaʻa secured a spot on Team Chance during the Blind Auditions of NBC’s “The Voice” by singing “Redemption Song” by Bob Marley and the Wailers. Just seconds into his audition, Chance the Rapper turned his chair in the hopes of securing Kawaʻa for his team.
Ma Ka Hana Ka ʻIke building program receives $300,000 from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs
Ma Ka Hana Ka ʻIke Building Program received a grant award totaling $300,000 that will support the Native Hawaiian community through the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. Program representatives say the grant will help to reinforce and strengthen Native Hawaiians ‘ohana (family), moʻomeheu (culture), and ʻāina (land and water) while also providing support to increase Economic Stability. Ma Ka Hana Ka ʻIke will use the funds over the next two […]
ʻAha Pūnana Leo Preschool accepting applications for enrollment
‘Aha Pūnana Leo preschool is accepting applications for enrollment at 13 preschool sites on five islands. Established in 1983, the school celebrates nearly 40 years dedicated to reviving ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi (the Hawaiian language).
Distance Learning for Hawaiian Immersion Schools is on the Horizon at Haleakalā
Haleakalā National Park has answered the call for distance learning curriculum for Kula Kaiapuni (Hawaiian Immersion Schools) in Hawai‘i.
3rd Annual Ho‘oulu 2017 for Lahaina Immersion Programs
Nā Kula Kaiapuni o Lahaina is gearing up for their 3rd Annual Ho‘oulu 2017 to be held on Sept. 16, at Princess Nāhi‘ena‘ena Elementary from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
20th Annual Kula Kaiapuni Golf Tournament: March 5, 2016
Nā Leo Kākoʻo O Maui, Inc. will host its 20th Annual Kula Kaiapuni Golf Tournament benefiting Kula Kaiapuni O Maui, Hawaiian Language Immersion School at The Dunes at Maui Lani Golf Course on Saturday, March 5, 2016.
Aloha ʻĀina Unity March Planned in Lahaina, Oct. 18
The event comes on the heels of a similar march on Oʻahu on Aug. 9 that drew an estimated 10,000 participants, said Maui’s Tiare Lawrence who is among those leading the Maui event.
