Hawaiian, one of Hawaii’s official languages, is now available as a course on Duolingo, a popular education platform available online and as an app. The Hawaiian language, or olelo Hawaii course was ...

“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 ...

When the last Hawaiian queen was overthrown by a coup in 1896, a law was passed that made it illegal to use or teach the Hawaiian language in public schools. That law stayed on the books for 90 years, ...

KE'EAU, Hawai'i — Portraits in the school's library are not of U.S. presidents but Hawaiian royalty, from King Kamehameha to Princess Ka'iulani. Near the classroom door rubber slippers are tidily ...

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The voice was soft and scratchy, as if a bit timid in front of the microphone. “Ae,” she said, meaning “yes” in Hawaiian, when asked a question by a male voice. “Ae hanau ia wau i Honoma’ele.” (“Yes, ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — People wanting to practice their Hawaiian language skills or learn something new can sign up for free classes being offered via Zoom. All ages — from ‘ōpio to kūpuna — will be able ...

HONOLULU — Passengers flying Hawaiian Airlines may soon get a complimentary language lesson as the company amplifies efforts to preserve traditional Hawaiian by incorporating it into everyday business ...

To commemorate this year’s Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, NBC Asian America will be interviewing a series of community pioneers, from a Korean-American musician who found mainstream success in ...