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Schatz, Hirono lead resolution celebrating Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi

US Sens. Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) and Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawai‘i) introduced a resolution celebrating Mahina ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i, also known as Hawaiian Language Month.

Ola Ka ʻĪ celebrates Hawaiian language at the Queen Kaʻahumanu Center, Feb. 17

A series of Hawaiian language fairs are happening throughout Hawaiʻi in February as part of Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi or Hawaiian Language Month. This includes an Ola Ka ʻĪ Maui Nui event at the Queen Kaʻahumanu Shopping Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. this coming Saturday.

Gov. Green signs first proclamation in Hawaiian to ‘Aha Pūnana Leo

Since ‘Aha Pūnana Leo started 40 years ago in 1983, its founders and board of directors have demonstrated a vision of “E Ola Ka ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i” (the Hawaiian language shall live on) to lay a foundation for school systems and communities to carry out their everyday life in ‘ōlelo Hawai‘i. 

E Ola Ka ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi! Community event at QKC celebrates Hawaiian Language Month

In recognition of Mahina ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i (Hawaiian Language Month), community organizations hosted Ola Ka ʻĪ Maui Nui at Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center on Maui, Saturday. 

Deadline is Today for 2018 Court Interpreter Orientation Workshops

In January, the judiciary announced a new policy allowing Hawaiian language interpreters to the extent reasonably possible, when individuals choose to…

Hawaiian Language Bill Scheduled for Hearing

A bill to integrate the Hawaiian language into fundamental functions of the state is scheduled for a hearing before two Senate Committees.

Warrant Recalled for Hawaiian Man Who Refused to Speak English in Court

The bench warrant that was issued for the arrest of Kaleikoa Kaʻeo has been recalled. The case has been rescheduled for Feb. 21, 2018.

Warrant Issued for Man Who Spoke Only Fluent Hawaiian in Maui Court

A warrant was issued for the arrest of Maui resident Kaleikoa Kaʻeo after he refused to speak English in court today.