The Hawaiian flag upside down is a sign of protest against the United States government. Most commonly, it is to represent the solidarity movement of Hawaii. This is rooted in the notion that when Queen Liliuokalani was overthrown in 1893, what followed was an illegal occupation by the United States. Why do they put the […]

The regular price for a Hawaii State Safety Check is $25.00. You can purchase it here for $20.99. What do you need for a safety check in Hawaii? You will need to visit an authorized state inspection station (Midas has many on the islands). You will need to bring in your current registration from whatever […]

Applicant must meet the following: Be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident alien. Be at least eighteen years of age. Be domiciled in the State of Hawaii and shall physically reside in the dwelling unit purchased; Have a sufficient gross household income to qualify for the loan to finance the purchase. What is considered […]

The black rat was introduced to Hawaii in the 1780s. These ugly suckers originated in Asia, but they migrated to Europe in the 1st century. Since then they’ve snuck on European ships and voyaged the world with them. How did rats get to Hawaii? The Pacific rat (Rattus exulans) was purposely or accidentally introduced to […]

Hawaii Has Three National Parks The three National Parks in Hawaiʻi offering free entrance days are (1) Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on Hawaiʻi Island, (2) Puʻuhonua o Honaunau on Hawaiʻi Island, and (3) Haleakala National Park on Maui. Is Hawaii Volcano National Park free? Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park normally charges $30 per vehicle, $25 per […]

Cattle first arrived in the islands in 1793 when Captain James Vancouver presented King Kamehameha l with six cows and a bull. In order to encourage the herd’s growth, Kamehameha placed a kapu, a prohibition, on them so that they could not be hunted or killed. What do Hawaiians call Cowboys? paniolosranching in Hawaii herds, […]

Evergreen Trees Fir, spruce, hemlock, yew, arborvitae and many species of pine often seen in gardens and landscapes in Canada and the mainland United States simply won’t grow there. Can you grow anything in Hawaii? These plants are proven to do well in most of Hawaii’s microclimates as long as ample water is supplemented in […]

Safest Part of the Island of Hawaii Due to the massive size of Mauna Kea which would stop any lava flows and the fact that it has not erupted in over 6,000 years makes north Hawaii your best bet. One of the most popular areas to buy a home in the north area of the […]

The first known settlers of the Hawaiian Islands were Polynesian voyagers who arrived sometime in the eighth century, and in the early 18th century the first American traders came to Hawaii to exploit the islands’ sandalwood, which was much valued in China at the time. Who conquered Hawaii first? Captain James Cook1,500 years ago: Polynesians […]

Most of Hawaii’s islands have ranches, with the majority concentrated on the Big Island, where the ranching tradition dates from the 1830s.The paniolos still run their ranches in much the same way today. Livestock raising, together with some lumbering and commercial fishing, are other important sources of income. What is Hawaii’s main way of making […]