
4 Times Calling Someone Aunty (or Uncle) Could Be A Bad Idea
In Hawaii, “Aunty” and “Unko” (Uncle in Standard English) are used as a sign of respect towards elders. While it is common practice, there are
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In Hawaii, “Aunty” and “Unko” (Uncle in Standard English) are used as a sign of respect towards elders. While it is common practice, there are

After all of the hard work to create a growing garden and planting areas, I was excited to begin filling my blank canvas with plants-

We all know the saying, but not everyone may know the origins. May Day has been celebrated around the world for thousands of years. It

Like many people who move here, we bought a newly constructed house on an acre lot. I will admit that I was not in love

As a child, I admired my mom’s, grandmothers’, and great-grandmothers’ gardens for their beauty, diversity, and productivity. I admired them right up until I was

Five Hawaii-made films were honored at the 2021 Made in Hawai’i Film Festival (MIHFF), held this past weekend, May 25 – 28 virtually and in-person

We’ve all had our favorite shirts, backpacks, or our favorite electronics destroyed by mold in Hawai’i. One of the many challenges of living in Hawai’i

An uplifting new way to work out on the Big Island has arrived with the opening of a new aerial arts studio in downtown Hilo.

Getting a truly unique and spectacular piece of art for Christmas is always a treat, especially because art is an ever-evolving way to express creativity

Entrepreneurs play a crucial role in society and we think it’s important to encourage creative minds from a young age. This National Entrepreneur’s Day, consider