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Is Uber available in Hawaii?
Both leading ridesharing services Uber and Lyft are operating on the island of Oahu (Honolulu). Uber is also available on Maui, but Lyft is not available on Maui as of this writing. Neither ridesharing service is available on Kauai or Hawaii Island (the Big Island) yet. If you’ve not used either service, you can use […]
What is the alcoholic drink ‘swipe’ or ‘swipes’?
Terry J. asks: “I once heard of a sort of moonshine that was made by locals on Maui from fermented pineapple. They may have called it swipe?” Writes Matthew Rowley in Rowley’s Whiskey Forge: “Swipes may sound like some modern cleaning product, but, in fact, the term refers to a style of intoxicating drinks from […]
Why is the Hilo airport code ITO?
Hilo International Airport, known as General Lyman Field until 1989, is located about two miles east of Hilo, on the eastern shore of the Big Island. Its three-letter IATA airport code is ITO. There is no official explanation as to why, but the Hawaii State Department of Transportation lays out a couple of theories. The airport was designated ITO […]
Why is Maui’s airport called OGG?
Kahului Airport is the second busiest airport in the State of Hawaii, located on the northern edge of the land bridge between Haleakala and the West Maui Mountain Range on the island of Maui. It’s three-letter IATA airport code is OGG. OGG is a tribute to aviation pioneer Bertram J. Hogg. An accomplished pilot, Hogg […]
How expensive is it to live in Hawaii?
It is very expensive to live in Hawaii. Fortunately, it’s a topic that’s frequently researched and reported. Most Expensive State to Live In September 2014, Wall St. Cheat Sheet published a list via USA Today that gave Hawaii the top spot in its “7 Most Expensive States to Live in the U.S.” list. Cost of Living Index: […]
What is a Göteborg musubi?
A Göteborg musubi is a scoop of rice nesting in the heat-formed “bowl” of a thin slice of Göteborg sausage (a.k.a. Swedish sausage). It is a food item that originated on the island of Kauai, and is also called “flying saucers” or “UFOs.” An example of Hawaii fusion cuisine, its origins likely go back to […]
What happened to Frank B. Shaner?
Case Details: “I left Hawaii four years ago. When I lived there, for 33 years, I always listened to KINE 105FM, and want to know whatever happened to Frank [B. Shaner]. He was on the morning show with Brickwood [Galuteria]. I now get KINE online but he is no longer there.” Frank B. Shaner returned […]
Where on Oahu can one attend classes in lauhala weaving?
The answer to this question, submitted in September 2006, obviously changes frequently. As of our last update, the following places offer or recently offered classes in lauhala weaving. You should contact them for details, and for tips on where else you might look. Honolulu Museum of Art Na Mea Hawaii/Native Books Donkey Mill Art Center […]
Are there snakes in Hawaii?
Technically, there are snakes in Hawaii, but for the most part it is not too out of line to claim that there aren’t. Hawaii does have one native snake species, for example: the island blind snake, or Ramphotyphlops braminus. You’d most likely mistake it for a worm, however, and they are definitely not a major […]