UH Hilo's College of Hawaiian Language names 'mākia' as the 2024 Hawaiian Word of the Year, emphasizing intentional action.

In the quiet hum of a Honolulu neighborhood, Oksana Enriquez’s phone buzzes incessantly with requests for help from her ...

The word mākia was selected as the 2024 Huaʻōlelo (Word) of the Year by the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Ka Haka ʻUla o Keʻelikōlani, College of Hawaiian Language (KHʻUOK). The word, meaning “aim, ...

Dutch police said Tuesday that they have arrested three suspects who might have been involved in the explosion and fire that ...

Mākia,’ which conveys the meaning of “aim, motto or purpose,” was chosen to inspire resilience and purpose during a time of ...

The word mākia, which means aim, motto, or purpose as well as to encourage moving forward with intention, was chosen as the ...