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I Not Your Aunty! Or Am I?
While you may not be biologically related to the person, here in Hawai’i, is not uncommon for you to be addressed as Aunty or Uncle by someone “usually” younger then you.
VOLCANO WATCH: Mahalo Nui Loa, Darryl Oliveira!
In this week’s Volcano Watch, Hawaiian Volcano Observatory recognizes the community dedication of Hawai’i County Civil Defense Administrator Darryl Oliveira as he gets ready to retire.
Crusin’ Kailua-Kona with Tita Nui
Crusin’ Kailua-Kona offers a person a chance to learn about some of Hawai’i Island’s important history.
VOLCANO WATCH: Happy Birthday Hawai‘i Island Geologic Map!
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory celebrates the Hawai’i Island Geological Map, in this week’s Volcano Watch.
LETTER: Titling at Windmills
“I would L-O-V-E to live and work in Hawai’i. Who wouldn’t?” – Dr. Jeff Jorgenson
LETTER: Support Bill 165 GET Tax Increase
“I support proposed Bill 165, which would increase the state general excise tax ½% in Hawaii County. This additional funding would be used to fund transportation projects on the Big Island.” – Aaron Stene
Mongoose! The Epic Fail!
Although not native to Hawai’i, the mongoose is well established on Hawai’i Island, Oahu, Maui, and Molokai.
VOLCANO WATCH: Gentle Reminders to All of Hawai’i to Prepare for Damaging Earthquakes
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory discusses the importance of everyone preparing ahead of potential damaging earthquakes in this week’s Volcano Watch.
VOLCANO WATCH: Mauna Loa 1950 Eruption, a Lot of Lava with Little Warning
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory discusses the 1950 Mauna Loa eruption in this week’s Volcano Watch.
What Does Aloha Mean to You?
“After much contemplation, I realized that the word ‘Aloha’ defines us as a people,” Darde Gamayo.
VOLCANO WATCH: HVO Welcomes a New Seismic Network Manager
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory welcomes Brian Shiro, the observatory’s new Seismic Network Manager, in this week’s Volcano Watch.
Crusin’ with Tita Nui to Waipi’o Valley
There is more to Waipi’o then the beautiful black sand beach or the famous waterfall called Hi’ilawe.
LETTER: A Serious Growing Issue
“The question remains how much disasters would it take to snap people to reality that climate change is REAL!” – Tony Abraham
VOLCANO WATCH: Puzzle of the Nīnole Hills Solved
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory discusses the puzzle of the Nīnole Hills in this week’s Volcano Watch.
Pineapples Don’t Make it Hawaiian!
A common joke among local people is the fact that many different foods are titled “Hawaiian” because it contains pineapple in some shape or form.
VOLCANO WATCH: Dual Nature of Vog Results in Air Quality Variety Show
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory discusses vog in this week’s Volcano Watch.
LETTER: Community Meeting Reveals County Exemptions
“I’m still confused as to why the County of Hawaii agreed to issue a private agreement to alter the public area without notifying the public and getting feedback from concerned citizens.” -Ardena Saarinen
LETTER: Community Meeting Will Address Illegal Shoreline Alterations
“Our public resource has been altered, bypassing all laws, without consent of the community.” -Ardena Saarinen
LETTER: Fair Elections
“It’s time for change by allowing the people to control elections we voted them in the first place.” – Tony Abraham
Hawaiian Pidgin English: Wea’ Come From?
Pidgin is a creole language based on many different languages,
