While taking Hawaiian ‘Ōlelo classes at Pālamanui, I learned firsthand how essential punctuation and context are in preserving meaning in the Hawaiian language. My kumu would always stress two things above all else: the context of conversation and the importance of punctuation. These lessons were not just academic—they were reminders that every mark and every […]

August 26, 2025

Mālama vs. Malama: More Than Just a Line Over a Letter