There's an important Hawaiian phrase that all travelers should get familiar with, and it isn't aloha. It's malama. In the Hawaiian language, malama means "to take care of," and it's a core Native ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — If you’re planning a trip to Hawaiʻi, you’ll likely hear more than just the sound of crashing waves and strumming ʻukulele. You’ll hear words that carry the voice of a place older ...

These are ways to say "hello" in Hawaiian, Spanish and Hebrew, respectively. But just because you can say something doesn't mean it's always appropriate. On the surface, simple greetings and phrases ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - In July, a new law went into effect that requires official state documents using Hawaiian language words and names to be spelled “consistently.” The measure is part of a ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Learning a new language is challenging and takes dedication, repetition and a lot of practice. Learning the Hawaiian language comes with its own challenges. However, with enough ...

“In one generation, olelo Hawaii was nearly erased,” Kainoa Daines, co-author of “Island Wisdom: Hawaiian Traditions and Practices for a Meaningful Life” and senior director of the Hawaii Visitors and ...