A new proposal before the Hawaii Board on Geographic Names would officially change the island’s name to simply “Hawaii,” ...

Hawaiian girl names are a beautiful fusion of the island's rich cultural heritage, natural beauty, and spiritual essence. Each name carries profound meanings, often inspired by the lush landscapes ...

Its Hawaiian name is lauwiliwili nukunuku ‘oi‘oi. -- Maui Ocean Center photo Growing up in Hawaii, we learned at an early age how to pronounce the notorious tongue twister ...

That vessel — a double-hulled sailing canoe called the Hokulea, after the Hawaiian name for the star Arcturus — would even influence the Disney blockbuster “Moana” decades later.

HAWAII ISLAND, Hawaii (Island News) -- Could the Island of Hawaii get a shorter name this year? Well that all comes down to a meeting on June 11 and those in charge want to hear from you.

It’s where mom got her Hawaiian name from Princess Manono. “Mom was really about love and helping aloha grow. When we were kids she always reminded us to malama ko aloha, keep your love.