Rev. C. M. Hyde’s call for epithets, 1886.
Rev. C. M. Hyde urges readers to send in epithets to be published in the newspaper.
On this day 247 years ago, HMS Resolution left Kealakekua for the second time.
The following account of Captain James Cook’s demise 247 years ago was retold by J. A. Naui, 164 years ago, based on “Ka Mooolelo Hawaii,” written at Lahainaluna 188 years ago.
Happy Year of the Horse!
“Konohī!” is the Hawaiian word for the lunar new year as well as the greeting used on the occasion. It is said to have come from the Cantonese congratulatory expression, “Gong Hei.”
Today’s post goes out to all the kōnane strategists
There is a famou saying, “Hui aku nā maka i Kou.” It speaks of people meeting at Kou, or Honolulu Harbor. The saying actually is related to kōnane playing.
Royal Hawaiian Hotel—99 Years Old.
The Pink Palace opened on February 1, 1927. It was built to accomodate the influx of world travelers.
Birthday Celebration for Charles Reed Bishop.
Hauʻoli Lā Hānau, e C. R. Bihopa!
Timeline and Commentary
This timeline runs for three issues of Ka Nupepa Kuokoa. Although there is no attribution where you would expect one to be (at the beginning or at the end of the series), the accompanying commentary sounds very familiar.
Some firsts in Hawaiʻi
The Hawaiian language newspapers published timelines of Hawaiian history as well as world history.
Local News from 150 Years Ago, 1876
One of the main features of the newspapers was the local news column. Here is the kind of news people were reading about a hundred and fifty years ago.
A New Year Mele, Slightly Updated
Wishing you all a very happy new year! Here are a few New Year’s greetings from the newspapers of the past.
