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 (AP) — Linguists say they have determined that a unique sign language, possibly dating back to the 1800s or earlier, is being used in Hawaii, marking the first time in 80 years a previously ...

For a language to be considered safe from extinction, 100,000 people need to speak it. A small fraction of people speak ‘ōlelo today, but young Hawaiians using TikTok and Instagram may help change ...

Hawaiian immersion students at Kalama Intermediate chant in Hawaiian during the dedication of a new mural on the school’s campus. The Maui News / Matthew Thayer archive photo Once banned in public ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. This article was originally published in Honolulu Civil Beat. At a time when local schools are facing shrinking enrollment and ...

Hawaiian Language Immersion Schools Popular, but Number of Qualified Teachers Doesn't Meet Demand At a time when local schools are facing shrinking enrollment and talks of closure, Hawaiian immersion ...