The takeover of the palace -- built in 1882 when the islands were ruled by a monarchy -- came on Admission Day, a state holiday marking Hawaii's admission to the United States on Aug. 21, 1959.

Iolani Palace was the official residence of the Hawaiian Kingdom's last two monarchs -- King Kalakaua, who built the Palace in 1882, and his sister and successor, Queen Lili`uokalani. (Getty Images) ...

The donation was made possible through the launch of NOHO HOME’s recent Palace Collection, a home decor collection dedicated to Queen Liliuokalani, the last reigning monarch of the Hawaiian kingdom.

After 100 years of withstanding physical threats of tsunamis, hurricanes and volcano eruptions — as well as economic ...

HONOLULU — Native Hawaiian sovereignty advocates briefly chained shut the gates of a historic palace, saying they were reclaiming land of the Hawaiian monarchy that was stolen during the ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Kamaaina day here at the Iolani Palace. April is a time to recognize two specific cultures, specifically Hawaiian and Okinawan, since it’s the 125th anniversary of the ...

In addition to the palace’s upkeep, Kawānanakoa funded various causes over the years, including scholarships for Native Hawaiian students, opposition to Honolulu’s rail transit project and protests ...

The takeover of the palace — built in 1882 when the islands were ruled by a monarchy — came on Admission Day, a state holiday marking Hawaii’s admission to the United States on Aug. 21, 1959.

HONOLULU (AP) — The casket bearing the 96-year-old heiress long considered the last Hawaiian princess went on public display Sunday in the downtown Honolulu palace that benefited from her wealth.