Hawaiian Flag Day was first observed July 31, 1843. King Kamehameha III proclaimed the holiday to honor Great Britain’s decision to recognize the islands as the Kingdom of Hawaii, an independent ...

She writes of the scene outside ʻIolani Palace—where Hawaii’s queen had been imprisoned after the overthrow of her monarchy—as the transfer of sovereignty took place, making Hawaii a territory.

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Should the Hawaii state flag get a new look? There’s a proposal this legislative session that would create a commission to lead the process of redesigning the state flag.

It is a Hawaii flag. That is because, in the World Surf League and in surfing more generally, there is an understanding: You represent Hawaii, or you represent the United States.