#King David Kalakaua

Hawaiʻi Kuʻu Home Aloha Summit focuses on culture, place and shared kuleana

Students, faculty, staff and community members gathered at University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa on ʻIanuali (January) 20–22 for the fourth annual Hawaiʻi Kuʻu Home Aloha Summit. The event was a gathering centered on culture, place and shared kuleana (responsibility) to Hawaiʻi and its future.

Transpac 51 Launches Tuesday from Long Beach with 41 Boats Racing to Hawai‘i

Transpac was originally inspired by King David Kalakaua to initiate the islands’ economic and cultural ties to the mainland. His yacht, Healani, won the first Challenge Trophy on July 4, 1889.

200-Year-Old Window and Door Damaged During Break-In at Huliheʻe Palace

The state is pursuing emergency repairs following a break-in last month that resulted in damages to a historic door and window at Hulihe‘e Palace on Hawaiʻi Island.

Full Sails Ahead for Transpac 2021 from Los Angeles to Honolulu

This yearʻs field is set with 47 entries, including two Hawaiʻi-based entries: Gib Black’s Lurline and Bob Pethick’s Bretwalda 3.