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You may have noticed during the recent holidays that Hawaiian turkeys don't gobble, they say “kolokolo.” Yes, the sounds attributed to animals vary from language to language. Kolokolo means gobble gobble.

The Honolulu Police Department discusses the latest enforcement actions on illegal fireworks; Hawaiʻi Business Magazine's Cynthia Wessendorf reports on what industry leaders are forecasting for 2026

It was 30 years ago today that history was made on the Hawaiian Island of Kahoʻolawe. That's when live fire exercises and target practice on the island…

Pōhaku means “stone.” Don't confuse the pōhaku with the little pebbles we call ’ili ’ili - it must be larger than an ’ili ’ili to be a pōhaku.

Tourism consultant Keith Vieira talks about the current state of the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority; 2025 was deadliest year on Hawaiʻi roads in nearly two decades

Mea kanu means plant, like that potted one you have in your office or living room. It is a planted thing, a mea kanu. Don't confuse it with that big tree outside, that's a kumu lā’au.

The kōlea, or Golden Plover, is an amazing migratory bird that arrives in Hawai’i about August. And stays here through the winter months, leaving in May for the Arctic. The kōlea are here right now, look for them!

Green Fee Advisory Council Chair Jeff Mikulina shares how the $100 million in anticipated revenue from the green fee may be spent; the Pā‘ia Youth and Cultural Center is trying to relocate its facilities out of the way of sea level rise

Huaka’i is Hawaiian for trip, voyage, journey, mission, procession, even a parade. It doesn't have to be a long voyage or flight. A trip to Maui is a huaka’i, just as a trip to Japan is a huaka’i. Next time you plan a trip, call it a huaka’i.

Hawaiian Electric spokesperson Darren Pai shares the latest on power outages and preparedness during heavy winds; Hawaiian Rent-All co-owner Scott Jung talks about the company’s history of poking fun at current events via its sign overlooking Beretania Street