Judge’s spark and humor touched generations By Michael Tsai POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Dec 30, 2010 At a memorial service fittingly observed as much by laughter as tears, hundreds of mourners bid a final farewell yesterday to retired federal Judge Samuel P. King at St. Andrew’s Cathedral. King was remembered as a keen legal mindRead more

The Kamehameha Schools Class of 2011 held its last Founder’s Day at Mauna ‘Ala yesterday, December 17, 2010. The Royal Order of Kamehameha I represented the Royal Societies.  Read more

The Royal Societies, led by the Royal Order of Kamehameha I and Ali’i Nui William Roback Jr., participated in inauguration ceremonies at ‘Iolani Palace today for new Governor Neil Abercrombie.Read more

In a historic referendum held today entitled Ho’opili Hou, the Ali’i members of all chapters of the Royal Order of Kamehameha I gathered at the Airport Conference room. Both sitting Ali’i Nui stepped down, temporarily, from their leadership positions. Nā Ali’i cast their ballots for either of the Ali’i Nui. When the votes were counted, SirRead more

Title: Ho‘opili Hou ElectionLocation: HNL Inter-Island Parking Garage Rooftop Conference RoomDescription: All registered Ali‘i may vote. Mamo may kokua. Please see agenda passed out at Papa Ali‘i.Start Time: 09:30Date: 2010-12-04Read more

Chief Justice Mark Recktenwald was sworn in today in ceremonies at Ali‘iolani Hale. The Royal Order of Kamehameha I attended as invited guests. Ali‘i No‘eau Loa Sir Roland Ahuna, Lani Ali‘i Sir William Souza, Ali‘i ‘Aimoku Sir Arthur Aiu and Mamo Hawai‘i Blaine Fergerstrom represented.Read more

Led by Ali‘i ‘Aimoku of Chapter 6, Augie Roback, members of the Royal Order of Kamehameha I participated in welcoming ceremonies for the Indigenous Nations at Kualoa Regional Park, today. Chapter 1 Kahuna Pule Ali‘i Ikaika Bantolina offered chants as dignitaries arrived by voyaging canoe at Hokule‘a Beach. The members of the Royal Order of KamehamehaRead more

The Kalani Ali‘i Awards banquet was held this morning at the Manoa Grand Ballroom. The Queens’s Medical Center was awarded the Order of Kalani Ali‘i for its contributions to Hawaiian health. Individual honorees included Mahi Beamer, Doc Burrows, Arline Brede Eaton, Ane Kelley Kanahele and Leiana Woodside. Here are a few photos of the celebration.Read more

The Royal Order of Kamehameha I occupied a spot of honor on the hala mats during a formal Hawaiian ‘awa ceremony held as part of the Healing Our Spirit Worldwide conference. The ‘awa ceremony was conducted by members of Papa Ola Lokahi, and chaired by Judge Thomas Ka’ulukukui. Mamo Hawai’i Richard Keopuhiwa of Chapter 8Read more

Members of the Royal Order of Kamehameha I, Chapter 1, 6, and 8 participated in ceremonies today at Mauna ‘Ala celebrating the birthday of Queen Lili’uokalani. The Queen Lili’uokalani Children’s Center hosted the event.Read more