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 ...

The University of Hawaii at Manoa English department has selected “analogue” as its 2025 Word of the Year for Hawaii, ...

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 (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 ...

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 (HawaiiNewsNow) - There are a variety of apps you can use to learn languages. And then there’s uTalk, which was co-founded by Dick Howeson from the United Kingdom. He’s a big fan of the ...

“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 ...

Hawaiian is officially Hawaii’s second language. Whenever I go the airport I hear announcements in both English and Hawaiian. Since Hawaiian is an official language for Hawaii, shouldn’t it be taught ...