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Announcements and Advertisements

Dear Reader, Hawaiian language newspapers served as a modern messenger. It was where pronouncements were made by the monarchs, new laws were announced, vital statistics were reported, and the latest deals were advertised by businesses.

Traditional Knowledge: Canoe Building

Dear Reader, Hawaiian language newspapers were a place for the recording of traditional knowledge: from genealogy, to mele, to place names, to wind and rain names for different lands.

Bicentennial of Printing in Hawaiʻi

While the first Hawaiian language newspaper, Ka Lama Hawaii, began its run on February 14, 1834, printing had already been going on in earnest for over ten years prior. The first pages came of the press 200 years ago on January 7, 1822.

New Year Calendars

The Hawaiian language newspapers often gave out incentives at the start of the new year to draw subscribers.

Hapenuia!

The Hawaiian language newspapers were a place where people across the archipelago and beyond wrote in to report on local happenings.

Mele Kalikimaka!

This week we feature a story about giving.

Huakaʻi, Travel

Hawaiian language newspapers often featured travel descriptions, whether it be a visit within a single island, or to another island, or to lands far across the sea.

Mele, Poetic Compositions

Hawaiian language newspapers, were a place to share and preserve old and new mele.

Sustainability Champion: Chris Hobbs

Sustainability Champion: Chris Hobbs Back to Sustainability Blogs Cover Image: Beach Cleanup- Chris helping out at Surfrider Oahu park cleanup at Ala Moana Beach Park, Honolulu. Image: Chris rock climbing. Who are you, what do you do at Bishop Museum, and how did you get here? My name is Christopher Hobbs and I’m the Curator […]