‘What’s Your Favorite Hawaiian Word?’

GINGER KENNY
Candle-maker, Princeville

“Kuleana, because it means both a responsibility and privilege, and there are so many things in our life that fit that description perfectly.”

MARY-JANE DEFFNER
Owner Of Cake, Kilauea

“Mahalo – we all need to have a lot more gratitude and appreciation.”

RANDY KUMMER
Retiree, Princeville

“Da’ Kine, because I don’t know quite what it means yet, but I’m working on it.”

KATIE BURKETT
Server At Duke’s, Wailua

“Aloha, because it embodies the spirit of Hawaii.”

ALICE MONAGHAN
Retail Manager, Princeville

“Maile, because it is my favorite lei and the name of my brand-new puppy!”