I had just exited pearl ridge walking on the sidewalk. Guy zooms by on a electric scooter heading opposite way on the same sidewalk. Didn't even come close to hitting me, but he still said, "watch where you going." Like dude you the one going fast on the sidewalk. Plus he was coming through the corner and it was kinda dark. Enough light to see a slow walker like me. Guess my fatness startled him, lol 🤣😆.

I saw in the news today that there were two more traffic deaths within a 24-hour period, a woman on a moped in the morning and a man on a motorcycle late at night. There have now been 60 traffic-related deaths in Hawaii in 2025, more than double the number at this time in 2024. What in the world is happening out there?

Did anyone else get an email stating they had won 4 stadium seats to the Fiji Tribute Concert?

I got an email yesterday stating that I had won tickets to the concert. Reading the rules, I was automatically entered being a member of Huakai by Hawaiian. They said to receive tickets I had to reply, which I did and was told they would be held at the Will Call. It was sent from the email sponsoring it, but I’m still leery.

The reason I’m leery is the initial email looked like it was spam and had one typo Figi instead of Fiji. With how unsafe internet is now a days, are scammers able to send emails from legit accounts? They never asked for money. Just if I wanted the tickets.

My fiance and I are getting married in Italy next week and I’ve been trying to figure out how to get her a lei there. She is from big island and it’s something very important to her. Any ideas?

I am a 20F, born and raised in Hawaii. I have 10 ethnicities, those of which include Japanese, Filipino & Portuguese, but do not include Native Hawaiian. I have recently been looking at and doing research on tribal tattoos. I really want to get one, as I’d like to be able to express my personal story as a living record on my body. I understand that my heritage & descent is not apart of the Pacific Islander culture. I’d like to know if there are any more respectful alternatives to getting one or something similar to the Kākau. Mahalo!

Aloha
I believe I need more help moderating the lineages of the ali'i on familysearch. as some may know, I do genealogy and because of that, I've been trying to moderate the ali'i lineages. sadly, for the pass few weeks, many people have been misinterpreting things on the website, causing major damages to several lineages. this not only creates errors, but removes vital information which is needed when understanding our lineages. Because of that, I'd like people to be aware that they are not always correct, and to study before they act when it comes to doing genealogy.

if anyone would like to help me on familysearch, DM me through reddit and I'll see how you can help

current errors are predominantly on the Kamehameha Line. several name changes and removals have occurred between peoples marriages and children leading to confusion: best to look at profile history to see what has been removed or changed. again, DM if you'd like to help me. Familysearch was a great tool for me to learn our ali'is genealogy and inturn, our history. I'd rather not see this destroyed as I spent many months helping to keep everything up to date. Mahalo

Restaurant images listed in order:

1. Ichiran (tonkotsu ramen)
2. Matsuya (gyudon)
3. Hoshino Coffee (best pancakes ever)
4. Ootoya (teishoku)
5. Ippudo (tonkotsu ramen)
6. Ikinari (steak)
7. Mos Premium (fancy burger sister)
8. Sushiro (conveyor sushi games)
9. Bikkuri Donkey (hamburg)
10. 0 Byo (AYCD lemon sour Yakiniku)
11. Gyukatsu Motomura (fried Wagyu)
12. Yamachan (Nagoya chicken wings)

This September, the Hawaii Kai community is looking forward to the major Honolulu Century Ride athletic event, which is expected to offer unique experiences along the Kaiwi coastline.

Honolulu, Oahu – The atmosphere in Hawaii Kai is building with anticipation for the 41st annual Honolulu Century Ride, scheduled for Sunday, September 28, 2025. A special highlight of this year's event will be a car-free route along the scenic Kaiwi Coastline, from Hanauma Bay to Sandy Beach Park, exclusively for cyclists. This promises participants a safe and spectacular experience with majestic ocean views, free from motor vehicle traffic. Organizers are advising local residents and visitors to plan their travel accordingly to avoid disruptions from temporary road closures in the area on the day of the event.

https://www.hbl.org/honolulucenturyride/

Just wondering if anyone has any updates/info.

any places? i got a few of my parents old comics from the 80’s.. wondering if it could have some value

Looking to change careers since my current job. Been hearing good things about becoming an electrician. Anyone with experience on how to join, if I need to join a union, how long the apprenticeship program is, work life balance. Located on Oahu

Lately, I’ve been trapped in a sunshine state of mind. My ex-case manager, who was only around for two months, requested that I keep busy and participate in productive community activities. The only problem is, I applied to over 20 volunteer positions over the past few years and I haven’t really found anything. Some don’t reply, some ask for too many hours, etc. Unless I want to deal more with the mental health system, the next best option is to take a class or find something else I haven’t thought of yet. I know a few people from program who worked towards a degree by taking one class at a time. I’ve graduated from a four year college. I’m wondering if others know of a good program, class or activity that isn’t too social and worth spending time on?

I'm seeking a quality tailor to adjust my Reyn Spooner shirts. I've got some favorites I need to resize from large classic cut to size medium classic cut.

UPDATE: Thanks everyone. I'll start with Asia Tailor with a single shirt and see how they do. If the end result works out, I'll take the rest of my shirts. If not, I'll move on to the next one,

Very cultured King. The novel, Dragonfruit by Malia Mattoch McManus had scenes of him singing.

Was taken to a cricket match.

I have a cave on a hill in my yard. It has been covered and unreachable for a few decades due to an unruly Hau Tree that was overgrown in the area. I cut back the Hau to get more yard space. Someone told me it looks like it may be a kepolo cave, where people used to trap bad spirits. Can anyone provide more information on this cave or what it might be? It looks possibly man-made and not natural.

Aloha y'all,

I was wondering if anybody had study locations that'll be available on the weekends with Wifi/internet, and is near kapolei/ewa beach? I am planning on meeting up with friends to work on our hw together, and would love to hear some recommendations!

Mahalo, College Girl

Named after His Majesty Kalākaua's Waikiki Estate.

Was known for a great singing voice and was a piano player. Letting Poiboy cover the information about him.

A right-wing legal organization is now coming after Kamehameha Schools, a private K–12 school system in Hawaiʻi that has served Native Hawaiian children for over a century.

This group — Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA) — is the same one that successfully killed affirmative action at Harvard and UNC. Now, they’ve set their sights on Indigenous Hawaiians.

What’s Going on?

SFFA has launched a public campaign and is preparing legal action to force Kamehameha Schools to abandon its Native Hawaiian–focused admissions policy, claiming that prioritizing Native students is “discriminatory.”

But this is not a generic civil rights issue. Kamehameha Schools was established by the will of Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop, the last royal descendant of the Kamehameha dynasty, with the explicit mission of uplifting Native Hawaiians through education—a community that continues to suffer from the long-term impacts of U.S. colonialism, land dispossession, and systemic marginalization.

Why This Matters

It’s a direct attack on Indigenous sovereignty and culturally restorative education, not an attack on “fairness.”

• These people don’t care about anti-racism.
• They don’t care about equity.
• They’re using liberal-sounding language to dismantle any race-conscious policy that threatens white supremacy or settler power structures.

The same forces that gutted affirmative action are now using their court wins to go after Native-focused, Black-led, and culturally specific institutions, one by one.

This Is What Authoritarian Creep Looks Like

This is slow-motion legal regime change in action, using the courts to erase what little space marginalized communities have carved out for themselves.

And Hawai‘i is just the latest front.

If you’re not from Hawaiʻi, understand: this is a big deal. It’s not “reverse racism.” It’s part of the larger fascist turn happening in plain sight: attacking DEI, ethnic studies, sanctuary cities, Indigenous rights, and anything that deviates from white conservative norms.

Spread the Word. Stand in Solidarity.

If you support Indigenous self-determination and anti-colonial justice, pay attention to what’s happening to Kamehameha Schools, because this won’t stop here.

Hey, this post probably won't get any traction but here's a shot in the dark nonetheless. I was wondering if anyone knew where to buy good jade pieces on the island? Or even on the other islands, I guess. The internet can only do so much and I'm not willing to risk buying something online -_-

Any advice would be golden, thanks ✌️

Has anyone received any shipments from Japan since the new tariffs were implemented last week? I used seamail to ship my package a couple of months ago before the tariffs were announced, and I regret doing so now. My package just reached the mainland and I’m worried that I’ll be hit with an insane fee once I pick up my parcel at the post office in a week or so. Any help would be appreciated, thanks!

From infancy...matters of a succession to the crown were placed on her....she was a Kamehameha...she was arguably the highest ranking ali'i of her youth.
While she controlled much land and many lavish houses and mansions, she herself lived in a large grass hut with stone walls
while she was fluent in english, she exclusively spoke in Hawaiian. if anyone wanted to speak to her, it was to be in Ka Olelo
though she was not proclaimed an heir to the Hawaiian Kingdom under Kauikeaouli, her son was, thanks to her.
in 1880, she is credited with protecting Hilo from a Mauna Loa eruption because she practiced the old religion
With a thundering voice that reminded many of Kamehameha himself, she was steadfast in her way of life and actions
she was assertive, committed and, onipa'a in who she was, for her people

her land became the land of Pauahi...the land of Pauahi became Kamehameha schools