Hawaiian, one of Hawaii’s official languages, is now available as a course on Duolingo, a popular education platform available online and as an app. The Hawaiian language, or olelo Hawaii course was ...

When the last Hawaiian queen was overthrown by a coup in 1896, a law was passed that made it illegal to use or teach the Hawaiian language in public schools. That law stayed on the books for 90 years, ...

“In one generation, olelo Hawaii was nearly erased,” Kainoa Daines, co-author of “Island Wisdom: Hawaiian Traditions and Practices for a Meaningful Life” and senior director of the Hawaii Visitors and ...

When Larry Kimura and his students first arrived at KCCN in Honolulu with a pitch for a new Hawaiian-language radio show, the station manager had one question. ADVERTISING When Larry Kimura and his ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — People wanting to practice their Hawaiian language skills or learn something new can sign up for free classes being offered via Zoom. All ages — from ‘ōpio to kūpuna — will be able ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — The month of February was designated as Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi, or Hawaiian Language Month, in 2012. The City and County of Honolulu began offering Hawaiian language training to all ...

HONOLULU — Passengers flying Hawaiian Airlines may soon get a complimentary language lesson as the company amplifies efforts to preserve traditional Hawaiian by incorporating it into everyday business ...

The revival of the Hawaiian language, which was at one point nearly extinct, is now being used as a model for how other indigenous languages can be revitalized. Subscribe to read this story ad-free ...

HONOLULU, Hawaii (KITV4)-- A new exhibit at Honolulu Hale is celebrating Hawaiian language month. It is named "I ka ʻŌlelo ke Ola" meaning "there is life in language." The exhibit features artwork ...

The Hawaii Tourism Authority inaugurated a 40-second Hawaiian language greeting at the Honolulu Airport on Feb. 18. Spoken first in Hawaiian and then English, the message will be broadcast throughout ...

Hawaiian language teacher and development team member Ekele Kaniaupio-Crozier explains the importance of olelo Hawaii, or the Hawaiian language, to a crowd at Salt Kakaako. Duolingo said its goal was ...