land. As you can see from the motto, aina translates as “land,” but its meaning goes much deeper than a simple definition. To really understand all the layers of meaning of the word, you also need to understand the unique relationship that native Hawaiians have with the land. What does the word Aina mean? Aina […]

Honolulu may have a high cost of living compared to other cities and states, but it’s got one significant thing going for it: you can live anywhere in Honolulu without a car.If you’re looking for a home or condo in Honolulu, you may be able to skip vehicle costs altogether. Do you really need a […]

Renting in Hawaii is much more expensive than most places on the mainland – and it all depends on location. For example, a studio on Oahu can range from $1000 to more than $1,600 per month and that’s not including utilities, which can be around $150 per month for one person. What is the average […]

Hawaii is the only state to have Asians as its largest ethnic group, making this a majority-minority state. The Asian population is primarily Filipino, although there are also large populations of Japanese, Chinese, and Korean residents. What is the largest ethnicity in Hawaii? The four largest racial/ethnic groups are Caucasians, Filipinos, Japanese, and Native Hawaiians. […]

Latinos make up almost 10 percent of Hawaii’s population, and it turns out the Aloha State has deep Spanish and Latino roots. The first Spanish immigrant, Francisco de Paula Marín arrived in the late 1700s. What ethnicity is Hawaiian? Native Hawaiians, or simply Hawaiians (Hawaiian: kānaka ʻōiwi, kānaka maoli, and Hawaiʻi maoli), are the Indigenous […]

Spurred by the nationalism aroused by the Spanish-American War, the United States annexed Hawaii in 1898 at the urging of President William McKinley. Hawaii was made a territory in 1900, and Dole became its first governor. Did America steal Hawaii? In 1898, the United States annexed Hawaii. Hawaii was administered as a U.S. territory until […]

Wailea. Top ten most expensive cities in Hawaii City Average Price #1 Wailea $2,282,038 #2 Kailua $1,839,004 #3 Lahaina $1,404,412 #4 Honolulu $1,230,902 Where do the rich live in Hawaii? Detailed List Of The Richest Cities In Hawaii Rank City Median Income 1 Mililani Mauka $114,886 2 East Honolulu $133,165 3 Waikele $107,578 4 West […]

Annexation was primarily pursued though reciprocity The establishment of the sugar trade with the Hawaiian islands created a situation of economic dependence and the indigenous Hawaiian people were intuitively fearful of the sugar trade leading to annexation. Did the Hawaiians support the annexation? On February 1, Minister John Stevens recognized Dole’s new government on his […]

thank you. Mahalo: Pronounced mah-hah-loh. Mahalo means thank you. What do aloha and Mahalo mean? The Hawaiian language has offered a number of words to the English language. Some Hawaiian words are known to non-Hawaiian speakers, and a few have also been assimilated into the English language (e.g. aloha, meaning “hello”, “love”, or “goodbye”, or […]

Mahana Beach on Hawaii’s Papakolea coast is one of only three green sand beaches in the world.The abundance of olivine crystals filling the beach comes from the eroded cutaway interior of Pu’u Mahana, a volcanic cone produced more than 49,000 years ago by the explosive combination of lava and groundwater. Which is the most abundant […]

Having family members and relatives here can help you afford the cost of living. For example, there are many multi-family units here on the island in which families live with in-laws or grandparents on the same property.These connections help small families afford the high cost of living. What is a livable salary in Hawaii? Living […]

From Hilo International Airport, head south of the Hawaii Belt Road (Highway 11), then take a left onto Keaau Pahoa Bypass Road (Highway 130). From there, it’s just a few turns to arrive in the quaint town of Pahoa. What airport do you fly into for Pahoa Hawaii? The closest major airport to Pahoa, Hawaii […]