HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - For many immigrants to the United States, having limited English proficiency shuts the door to important resources, even if they have a right to access them. Learning a new ...

"We really want to make sure Hawaiian Language is continuing to thrive." ...

The Hawaii DOE is launching a new statewide priority placement for Kaiapuni programs, making it clearer for families to enroll their children.

Specific language, added to the State Constitution in 1998, gave the legislature the authority to define marriage as being between a man and a woman. This was at a time when Hawaii was the center of ...

HONOLULU (AP) — Linguists say they have determined that a unique sign language, possibly dating back to the 1800s or earlier, is being used in Hawaii, marking the first time in 80 years a previously ...

Select an option below to continue reading this premium story. Already a Honolulu Star-Advertiser subscriber? Log in now to continue reading. HTA Chief Stewardship Officer Kalani Ka‘ana‘ana said he is ...

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HONOLULU (Island News) – February is Hawaiian Language Month and an event Wednesday places that celebration into a national spotlight. Mahina Olelo Hawaii has had many activities and gatherings ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - While the culture of Okinawa continues to thrive in Hawaii, the native language of the southern islands of Japan is on the verge of extinction. The decline began in the late ...

MILILANI, Hawaii (AP) — When Hawaii comedian Andy Bumatai was searching for a new way to attract the attention of audiences on the Internet, his wife suggested he find inspiration in something from ...