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What does Lolo mean in Hawaii?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

LOLO (lō-lō) A Hawaiian language word meaning dumb, goofy or crazy. “Did you hear what he said? That guy’s lolo.” What do Hawaiians call their daughters? Words for family members and other relatives in Hawaiian (ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi), a Polynesian language spoken mainly in Hawaii.Family words in Hawaiian. Hawaiian (ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi) mother makuahine, māmā, lūauʻi child […]

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Where do most locals live in Maui?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

1. Kahului, Central. Kahului (a.k.a town) is the most urban place on Maui, with the airport and most big stores. Where are the locals in Maui? 10 Great Places only Locals Know in Maui Sacred Garden of Maliko. Paako Cove. Lahaina Jodo Mission. Nakalele Blowhole. Makawao Forest. ONO Organic Farms. Kaupo Store. Keawala’i Church. Where […]

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How much land in Hawaii does Mark Zuckerberg own?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan now own just over two square miles of pristine land on the Hawaiian island of Kauai. In March, the couple spent $53 million on 600 acres of land, according to Mansion Global. Does Mark Zuckerberg own property in Hawaii? Pricilla Chan and Mark Zuckerberg bought nearly 600 acres of land […]

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Can you see Maui from Lanikai?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

On the beach side, the view does not stop at Lanikai Beach. On a clear day you can see the island of Molokai and Maui to the east, Makapu’u Point and its lighthouse and the naval base on the Mokapu peninsula to the north, to mention only a few. Can you see Maui from Lanikai […]

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Why was hula banned in Hawaii?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Between 1819 (marked by the death of Kamehameha I) and 1874, many Christian Hawaiians considered the hula immoral. So much so that in 1830, Queen Ka’ahumanu, a Christian convert, made it illegal to perform the hula in public places.Hula kahiko does not use modern instruments like the ukulele or guitar. Why is hula important to […]

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What manufacturing companies are in Hawaii?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Manufacturing Companies in Hawaii, United States of America Maui Pineapple Company, Ltd. Lahaina, Hawaii, Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. Honolulu, Hawaii, Grace Pacific LLC. Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar Co. Hawaii Planing Mill, Ltd. Hawaii Energy Resources Inc. Pacific Marine & Supply Company, Ltd. Hawaiian Host, Inc. Is there manufacturing in Hawaii? Food processing (refined sugar, canned […]

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What weapons did the Hawaiians use?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Simple yet lethal, the Hawaiians’ arsenal included clubs with stone heads, daggers made from the bills of marlins and swordfish, slashing tools fashioned from sharks’ teeth, and barbed spears whose tips were designed to break off after embedding in the target. What kind of weapons did Hawaiians use? Hand-held weapons of wood and stone meant […]

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Does Honolulu have nice beaches?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Hawaii’s capital city of Honolulu is right on the coast and offers miles of beautiful beaches extending both eastward and westward from the downtown area around the island of Oahu.Families with children will enjoy beaches like Waikiki or Magic Island, with roped-off swimming and wading areas protected by reefs. Are beaches in Honolulu nice? Honolulu […]

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What is the most beautiful waterfall in Maui?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Wailua Falls. Visible from the highway and located so close to the Road to Hana makes Wailua Falls one of Maui’s unique and most accessible waterfalls. The gorgeous Maui waterfall is nestled amidst lush tropical foliage and cascades 80 ft in two streams, making it the most photographed waterfall on Maui. What are the best […]

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Do I have to wear a mask at the beach in Kauai?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Kauai. Face coverings required indoors and outdoors, whenever social distancing is not possible. The exception includes when with those in your immediate household. And at all times inside any establishment in which close contact may occur. Do I have to wear a mask on the beach in Kauai? Yes. First and foremost, when outside of […]

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How do you pronounce Mahu in Hawaiian?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

What is Mahu in Hawaiian? In addition, Mahu seems to be a derogatory term for a male homosexual or drag queen in the Hawaiian Islands. Results and contents RaeRae and Mahu is broadly defined as men with sweetness [OK?] or women who are prisoners of men’s bodies. There is evidence of their presence and social […]

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What did the US apologize to Hawaii for?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

19 – A joint resolution to acknowledge the 100th anniversary of the January 17, 1893 overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawaii, and to offer an apology to Native Hawaiians on behalf of the United States for the overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawaii. Has America ever apologized for Hawaii? 1993: President Clinton apologizes for 1893 […]

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Do you pay sales tax on a used car in Hawaii?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Do I need to pay use tax? Yes. The landed value of a new or used vehicle purchased out-of-state and imported into Hawaii is subject to use tax at the rate of 4% (4.5% if applicable to the county surcharge). What is exempt from sales tax in Hawaii? Sales Tax Exemptions in Hawaii Examples of […]

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What month is best for whale watching in Maui?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

The best months for whale watching in Maui are the winter months, from December through April. What side of Maui is best for whale watching? Although you can go whale watching in Maui from pretty much anywhere along Maui’s shorelines, the south and west sides of the island are the most popular. What time are […]

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How did the Hawaiian people lose their land?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

In 1893, a group of American businessmen, with the aid of the U.S. armed forces, took power, replaced the Hawaiian monarch and sought annexation by the U.S. government. Five years later, President McKinley signed an order that annexed Hawaii as a U.S. territory.Last year, they won before the Hawaii Supreme Court. How did Hawaiians lose […]

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