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Hawai'i is renaming one of its islands, and both tourists and locals are confused

The Hawaiʻi State Board on Geographic Names convened recently to try to simplify things and, so far, things appear to be ...
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Why Hawaii Island is reclaiming its original name, and what it means for travelers

If you’ve ever planned a trip to Hawaii, you’ve likely heard the term Big Island used to describe the state’s largest landmass. It sounds casual and harmless, but it also hides something important.
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Name change: Proposal to change ‘Island of Hawaii’ to just ‘Hawaii’

HONOLULU (KHON2) — The name of “Island of Hawaii” might soon be history – at least on paper. A new proposal before the Hawaii Board on Geographic Names would officially change the island’s name to ...
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State board to consider name change from ‘Island of Hawai‘i’ to ‘Hawai‘i’

Select an option below to continue reading this premium story. Already a Honolulu Star-Advertiser subscriber? Log in now to continue reading. An explanation of the proposed change posted online at ...
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Island of Hawai‘i or just Hawai‘i? Board seeks comment on proposed island name change

What’s in a name? That question remains a powerful one, more than four centuries after William Shakespeare posed it. “That’s what is planned. If there are extended discussions, decision making could ...