Author: Cary Hardy

The House of Kawānanakoa survives today and is believed to be heirs to the throne by a number of genealogists. Members of the family are sometimes called prince and princess, as a matter of tradition and respect of their status as aliʻi or chiefs of native Hawaiians, being lines of […]

What is the Hawaii Smoke-Free Law? The Hawaii State Legislature recently passed a comprehensive Smoke-Free Law that will affect employers statewide. Smoking will be prohibited in all “enclosed or partially enclosed” businesses, state and county facilities, or places open to the public. Can you smoke on public beaches in Hawaii? […]

If you are a US citizen, the answer is no. People who are citizens of the United States will not need a passport to travel to Hawaii. Since Hawaii is in fact one of the 50 states of the United States of America, US citizens do not need a passport […]

Kahului Airport. Kahului Airport is the primary airport on the island of Maui and receives both overseas and interisland flights. On Maui you’ll find beautiful beaches, exciting water sports, Haleakala Crater, the old whaling town of Lahaina, blue skies, great dining and the Aloha spirit. Which airport is better for […]

Hawaii named ‘Happiest State in America’ for the second year in a row. Hawaii is the “Happiest State” in the U.S. according to a new Wallethub report released Monday. Hawaii adults had the lowest share of depression, the longest life expectancy, and the highest social well-being score of every state […]

Hawaii currently does not have a state law that says how many hours a person must work to be considered part-time or full-time. Most companies consider 40 hours per week as full-time and less than that as part-time. How many hours is considered part-time? The number of hours a part-time […]

By 1995, he was averaging 30.4 points per game and lead the Chicago Bulls to a record 72 season wins. In 1987 Jordan became a member of the Omicron Alpha chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. What fraternity is MJ in? Omega Psi PhiMichael Jordan, pictured, was a member […]

Waikiki (/ˌwaɪkɪˈkiː/; Hawaiian: Waikīkī; Hawaiian: [vɐjˈtiːtiː, wɐjˈkiːkiː]; also known as Waikiki Beach) is a neighborhood of Honolulu on the south shore of the island of Oʻahu in the U.S. state of Hawaii. Waikīkī Waikīkī Neighborhood of Honolulu. What is the difference between Honolulu and Waikiki? Waikiki is a district in […]

city of Honolulu. The city of Honolulu—largest city, state capital, and main deepwater marine port for the State of Hawaiʻi—is located here. As a jurisdictional unit, the entire island of Oahu is in Honolulu County, although as a place name, Honolulu occupies only a portion of the southeast end of […]

It is even “safe” after dark, although most folks probably wouldn’t want to be out at midnight. But, even though Waikiki has typically gentle seas, unless you are experienced it would probably be best to just wade (at most) once the light goes. Any time before sunset is fine. Is […]

lady of sorrows. The name Lola is girl’s name of Spanish origin meaning “lady of sorrows“. Does the name Lola mean strong woman? Lola is Greek Girl name and meaning of this name is “Lady of Sorrows, Strong Woman“. Is Lola a rare name? How common is the name Lola […]

Family words in Hawaiian Hawaiian (ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi) parents mākua (sg. makua) – refers to one’s parents and others of one’s parents generation father makua kāne, makua mother makuahine, māmā, lūauʻi child keiki, kama, nōpuʻu (sg) kamaliʻi (pl) What do you call Hawaiian guys? Kama’aina are locals or Hawaiian residents regardless […]