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 […]
Latest News
Hawaiian language newspapers, like any other newspaper, published the latest news of the day.
Moʻolelo and Kaʻao
Hawaiian language newspapers were a place for the safekeeping of traditional stories.
Legendary Places
Hawaiian language newspapers were a place to talk about wahi pana or legendary places. Many of these places have been covered over and lost to time, but their stories remain, thanks to the foresight of the many contributors to the newspapers.
