A team is returning to Hawaiʻi after receiving iwi kūpuna from the National Museums Northern Ireland – Ulster Museum.

The measure would give the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts $300,000 annually for the next two years to support performing arts.

It might seem like the Hawaiian game of ʻulu maika and designing apps have nothing in common. But as HPR’s Catherine Cluett Pactol reports, a Molokaʻi elementary class is incorporating Hawaiian culture and computer science into a project their teacher hopes can become a model for integrative learning.

Andrea Christina Caymo-Kauhanen, the executive director of the Filipino Community Center, said that while the attack at last week’s event in Canada wasn’t racially motivated, she wanted to take extra precautions by bumping up security.

Ava Taesali founded the Kava Queen Kava Bar four years ago. She's striving to help grow her business while promoting the cultural beverage. HPR's Cassie Ordonio reports.

Printmakers and lei makers have collaborated on a months-long project to weave together two different art forms. HPR's Cassie Ordonio has more.

It has been almost 50 years since the U.S. government established that Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders and their accomplishments be recognized annually across the nation. What started as just one week in May has evolved into a monthlong tribute of events in cities big and small.

A local music group has been sporting new instruments with a fascinating backstory. Belgian luthier Tim Duerinck created them out of flax fiber.

‘Umeke Lāʻau will be on display at Honolulu Hale from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. until May 4 before traveling to Kapolei on O‘ahu and Lahaina on Maui.

After a months-long search, the Bishop Museum Board of Directors chose Kristofer Helgen earlier this month. More than 50 candidates applied for the job. HPR's Cassie Ordonio has more.