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Volcano Watch: Appreciating contributions of ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi to volcanology

February is Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi, Hawaiian Language Month, and an opportunity to appreciate the value that the Native Hawaiian language has provided to volcanology, especially in Hawaiʻi nei. 

Kaʻena Point on Oʻahu closer to becoming Hawaiʻi’s first National Heritage Area

The US House of Representatives have passed a bill, co-introduced by Hawaiʻi Congressmen Ed Case and Kaiali’i Kahele, to advance the possible designation of Ka‘ena Point on Oahu’s westernmost tip as Hawaiʻi’s first Natural Heritage Area.

Scientists Look to Hawaiian Chants For Mention of Past Crater Lakes 

Volcano Watch is a weekly article and activity update written by U.S. Geological Survey’s Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists and affiliates.

1,275 Rocks Returned to Haleakalā in 2017

Letters of apology to Pele, the Hawaiian goddess of fire and volcanoes, often accompany these rocks.

REVIEW: Halau O Kekuhi Furthers Repertoire in Hi’iaka Wahinepo’aimoku

By Jade Moss A young girl’s quest to find herself lies at the heart of the opera-length hula drama, Holo Mai Pele: Hi’iaka Wahinepo-aimoku and, as Hawaiian myth would have it, she transcends physical limitations and evolves to flourish into a goddess.  Bringing the legend of Pele and her youngest sister, Hi’iaka, back to contemporary […]

Halau O Kekuhi Performs on Maui in Holo Mai Pele Sequel

Halau O Kekuhi presents a sequel to their famed Holo Mai Pele at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center Saturday night, January 30, 2010.  The show continues the epic journey quest of Hiiakaikapoliopele, the youngest sister of Pelehonuamea, in her undertaking to fetch Lohiau, the chief of Haena Kauai. Halau O Kekuhi will act out […]