Our hearts are with everyone on Maui right now. In response to the devastating #wildfires across the island, @HCFHawaii is activating the #MauiStrongFund to provide flexible, quickly deployed resources to support #Maui residents. https://t.co/PuRkAqfNas #MauiStrong
Was statehood good for Native Hawaiians? What can Puerto Ricans learn from their experience?
I asked them. Watch the full video here: https://t.co/aLetrPp65C
3/3 Living Pono — is an important aspect of Hawaiian culture and is closely tied to the concepts of #aloha (love and compassion) and #kuleana (responsibility and accountability). It is believed that by living pono, one can achieve a sense of inner peace and fulfillment.
1/3 In #Hawaiian culture, "pono" is a term that refers to living in a way that is morally and ethically correct, in harmony with the natural world and in balance with the community.
2/3 Living #pono means to live in a way that is morally and ethically correct, in harmony with the natural world, and in balance with the community. It is often translated as "righteousness," "goodness," or "excellence."
🧵 1/8 As the people of #Hawaii continue their efforts to hold the @USNavy accountable for the contamination of the vital island #wai, which has suffered for decades from the destructive nature of #RedHill, we remind all the importance of this precious gift of life; Ola I Ka Wai.
7/8 We must never forget that water is a vital and sacred element in Hawaiʻi, and its protection and preservation are crucial for both cultural and ecological reasons. Let's all do our part to ensure the sustainability of Hawaiʻi’s water resources. @EPA@BWSHonolulu@USNavy
Did you know that Hawaii is the only state in the US that grows coffee? Next time you visit, be sure to try a cup of 100% Kona coffee for a truly tropical experience! #HawaiiFunFact#CoffeeLover ☕️
Up-close video of the leading edge of the Mauna Loa lava flow as it crosses Old Kona Highway in the Mauna Loa Forest Reserve
#maunaloa#volcano#hawaii#eruption#lava