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Hawaiian Word of The Day

Hawaiian Word of the Day

Hawaiian Word of the Day: December 27th

By Leilani Poliʻahu

Published December 27, 2024 at 12:00 AM HST

With so many people driving during the holidays, we hope you don't have an ulia kaʻa, or auto accident. Drive carefully so you don't have one.

With so many people driving during the holidays, we hope you don't have an ulia kaʻa, or auto accident. Drive carefully so you don't have one.

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