HONOLULU (Island News)-From plantation fields to the modern runway, the iconic checkboard pattern known as palaka is making a comeback. It's more than material, itʻs a symbol of Hawaiʻiʻs history and ...
In an era where so many basic things are unaffordable for the most frustrating, unfair reasons, this bit of Hawaiʻi ...
HONOLULU (Island News) -- You don't have to look very far to find palaka. It's everywhere. Bags, books, clothes, keychains, and coolers. However, its story is stitched to Hawaii's kingdom era. "Early ...
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - One fabric woven into Hawaii’s fashion history was born out of necessity. A lack of cloth to make shirts and shorts forced families who worked on the plantation to be ...
The Rotary Club of Kahului’s 2014 Michael H. Lyons II Palaka Nomination Committee has choosen six finalists for the 2014 Michael H. Lyons II Palaka Award. The finalists are: * Sandra Florence for her ...
STAR-ADVERTISER / 2012 Palaka Santa, played by Donald Boyce of Kailua, has arrived on Waikiki Beach aboard an outrigger canoe every year for nearly 20 years. It will be the 18th year of his ...
Modeling Kini Zamora’s looks above are, from left, McKenna Maduli, Ginger Kropik, Stanton Coen, Rava Ray and Wes LeClay. Select an option below to continue reading this premium story. Already a ...
The Rotary Club of Kahului and Alexander & Baldwin announced that more than $40,000 was raised for the 2019 Michael H. Lyons II Memorial Scholarship Palaka Celebration Fundraiser and Golf Ball Drop on ...
Experience the charm of simple countryside living as we prepare traditional Adobong Palaka using time-honored methods passed down through generations. This video showcases authentic rural cooking, ...