Translated from Moke Manu by M.K. Nakuina
The story of Ku-ula, considered by ancient Hawaiians as the deity presiding over and controlling the fish of the sea,–a story still believed by many of them to-day,–is translated and somewhat condensed from an account prepared by a recognized legendary bard of these islands. The name of Ku-ula is [...]

Search in Hawaiian using Google: http://www.google.com/intl/haw/
On August 26th CNN reported that, ‘Google’s got a new way to surf the Internet, Hawaiian style‘.
For Hawaiian educators, the addition of Hawaiian is a small step toward legitimizing a language that is considered “critically endangered” by the United Nations.
“It’s the capstone of a lot of work,” said Keola Donaghy, an [...]

Finally, I found the story about how the original Hana Marketplace that had so many in Hana excited and dreaming entrepreneurial thoughts, had taken a nose dive and become more of a nightmare. The article explains how the dreams of the marketplace died leaving a deteriorating monument to government incompetence in the heart of Hana [...]

Ku’u Pua I Paoakalani performed by Natalie Ai Kamauu with husband Iolani Kamauu and brother Chad Ai at her “I” CD release and birthday party. From Haoikani

Enjoy the story and song Kaleohano w/3 Scoops of Aloha with Mel Amina, Analu Aina, Jason Swangel and Klyde Kaimana

The late Israel Kamakawiwo’ole (IZ) at the 1996 Na Hoku Hanohano Awards. Listen to this message straight from the heart of Braddah IZ.

If your idea of “things to do” is limited to things like watching TV and shopping then Hana may not be for you. Hana is the kind of place where you don’t need a TV, a shopping mall, or places to go and show off your jewelry and barely worn MuuMuu (dress) or aloha shirt. [...]

Came across the video below from the Ellen show and just had to share it with you. Hilarious!
Ellen with her Hawaii Chair
What makes this even more funny is that this is a real product someone is trying to sell! If you are one those people “born every minute” then visit ‘Hawaii Chair‘, it could be [...]

Lehua Cosma (middle) is this year’s winner of the Tiny Malaikini Mea Kokua Award. She stands with Lynette Malaikini, widow of “Tiny” Malaikini, and Sorelle Malaikini, his granddaughter. The award is given annually to a Hana resident who has worked selflessly for the people of Hana.
For more see the Maui News article: 2008 Winner of [...]