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Kona Historical Society

Notice: Hawaiian Language Class!

Jonah Solatario, from @ehoopilimai, is the kumu (teacher) of this excellent Hawaiian language class.It’s FREE but please be sure you can commit to the 8 classes before signing up. Funding is made possible through a grant they received from Mālama Loko Ea (a fishpond in Waialua, O‘ahu). Click on the link below to register:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScUS3RH3bZhY6brjcF-4YOA-mCgFkOGIHa4-5vunFas8Rp-ww/viewform […]

Hawaiian to English: Hualalai’s Street Names

Ever wonder what the translation of the street names in Hualalai would be? Becky Holman did so she asked Uncle Earl. Here’s the result of their collaboration:

ʻAhinahina The Hawaiian name for the Silversword plant.

Ānea Gentle, as a breeze

Hāliʻipua Covered with flowers

Hainoa Summit of […]