Thank you. I've felt a bit of this myself. My wife got her dream job after years of working towards it, and it happened to be on the Big Island. It's a difficult move, but I appreciate your awareness and consideration. I very much look forward to making more friends and a more community focused lifestyle.
@@boss_ftw: Hawaii county is country living, so be patient with the community. It is country living and the people are generally very friendly, generous and laid back. My wife's side has lots of family living out there. Hilo is the larger city and there is Kona. Everything else is smaller towns, but lots of ground to cover. East side is wet, West side is drier and not as wet. It's a little more expensive than Oahu but there lots to do out there that you can do. Just enjoy being closer to nature. Good luck.
Aloha, I felt the same, which is why I am hesitant about moving to Hawai'i. I want to volunteer working with the Elder Indigenous people. I am not there to buy land nor to indulge in materialism. I plan to continue living simple trying not to leave a carbon footprint. Mahalo a nui loa 😊 Aloha
Wow, this video really hit close to home, and gave me all the feels! Thank you for posting this. I believe this is not just a commentary on Hawaii, but the broader United States and immigration. You really provide such a compassionate, and in-depth discussion. I cannot agree with you enough in that “Aloha is for everyone.” Mahalo 🤙
Me and my partner decided about two years ago that we wanted to move to Hawaii from North Carolina... we worked really hard and did are research and we were able to pull it off and we now live in Kailua Town and we love it. The people have been wonderful where ever we have been and so welcoming.. Also this channel is something that has helped me (on so many levels) understand what we were getting ourselves into and I just want say Mahalo from the bottom of my heart!
Growing up in Kailua to adulthood, it is a community that I could appreciate living there without ever having to leave Kailua or the Windward side. Best place to raise a family and live without being overcrowded. Enjoy the Windward side. Watch sunrise from the Beaches or take the drive back to Kailua early in the morning and see the bustling traffic town bound and enjoy the panoramic view from the Pali, Wilson Tunnels or H3, and you'll know what I mean. Blues sky, Blue water, waves, lush green mountains and you know what I mean. Try appreciating the smell of fresh lush green ginger plants along the old Pali Road/Look out or around Nuuanu reservoir and you'll appreciate it.
My teen is moving to Hawaii to attend UH . I want her to enjoy her time there meet new people if she wants stay there to work in healthcare it would be honor . Her ancestors arrived in Hawaii Oahu 1900’s they were born and raised island . Hawaii is a place we enjoy visiting and in the future it maybe are second home. I definitely don’t feel any guilty thinking about moving there . Thank you for the great videos.
DONT CHANGE HAWAII, LET HAWAII CHANGE YOU! Respect the locals, the traditions, the aina, the lifted Tacoma’s! Ask for permission, no just do whatever you like. No ack like one clown, cause I guarantee you one braddah or sistah would put you in check (we have no filter when it comes to disrespect) When driving, SLOW DOWN this ain’t the mainland. Pick up your opala, if you packed it in, pack it out, Hawaii is not your trash can ( I go fishing at my usual spots and see some tourists getting all buss 🍺 on the beach, and see they just leave their cans on the sand, like c’mon, you no mo common sense?; like me wipe your ass while I pick up after you too?) And please, don’t try doing some dumb shit for your tik tok like trying to take a dump in the queens palace. Follow these tips, throw on some Oakley’s 😎 and you will enjoy your stay in Hawaii, cheehu🤙🏽
Exactly man. When you get the 3 scoops ice cream, you know there are gonna be consequences. If you okay with them, then why not get the extra scoop brah. Us locals like all kines of peeps as long as you are decent people. Now if you cause problems, well, expect that you might get problems back. Mix plate is what us Hawaii peeps love. Whether you are mac salad, adobo, jasmine rice, chow fun, steak, pork chop, fried potatoes, we no care brah... we eat em up. And if you let me cut over into your lane when I signal, expect to get the shakka because you deserve it. 8)
@Toshio Ikene..I always let people cut in front of me. Da Bus even gave me a LED Shaka Wave sign for doing it (had no idea they had thoss signs on the bus). I never want to have Hawai’i turn into mainland where people are not gracious and honk their horns and have road rage.
Big mahalos. I really really needed to hear this. I transferred here 7 months ago to be closer to ohana, so that is main reason. But of course I love the culture and weather and food. I was raised in Tokyo so this is the only state in America that I feel “at home”. I respect the history, the ‘āina, the culture, the people, and have deep love for nature and marine life. Yes it is very expensive but to me, it is worth it to be near ohana as I finally got to spend my first Thanksgiving with them in my adult life and I am over 50 years old.
@@movingtohawaii yes. I went to Seiden International and Nishimachi International schools. Absolutely feel at home. I lived in Texas all of my adult life except for a few years in Georgia and Tennessee and though I assimilated, I never felt “at home in my soul”. I went out of my way to find oriental markets and would feel a sense of comfort in them and the food but my surroundings never felt right. I have been visiting Kaua’i for over 50 years, whether on vacation with parents (we would go to Guam or Saipan or Hawaii a lot) or visiting my sister for past 30 years she has been on Kaua’i. So yes I may be the most haole looking haole but I am grateful to be here and I am serving my country as a federal government nurse and I am not rich by any means so I am not out here buying up properties and land. I am just here trying to make a living and flying to neighbor island to spend time with my ohana because life is short. I felt at home day one here and nothing here was a culture shock. The only thing I don’t “get” is the 9th island infatuation and “staycations” lol. Much alohas to you Derek.
My partner is being relocated to O’ahu Hawaii for his job, I am coming with him. We already came for a week visit before the move and are super excited about the warmth, the vibes, the beauty and culture. We are coming from Tacoma, WA, and looking forward to getting more sun and heat in our lives. We are both kind, thoughtful, laidback people and think this transition will take some work, but ultimately provide us with opportunities to grow. I am one of those people that is worried about being an outsider, or unwelcome. I am pale white, and I burn easily, so I’m going to stick out. I’ve already left my job here as a massage therapist and look forward to a break from massage for a while, while we get established, before getting my certification in HI. We have an apartment in Aiea and get the keys Dec 10th. I am going to look for opportunities to volunteer in my community and try to get to know people while helping. I am a bit nervous, this is a huge change for us, but ultimately appreciate your videos and perspectives. It would be really cool to meet you sometime when we get down there.
Congrats on the move. Hope that you make the transition. It will take some time, but I'm sure you'll find community. Aiea is a good place to live. Very central to things. 🤙
Welcome to Aiea. Nice community. Lots to do, especially for foodies. Make sure you visit Aiea Bowling Alley coffee shop on the 3rd floor, great food and a outside of normal bowling alley food. Great desserts too. Second floor is Roast Duck Kitchen in front of the escalator. Hard to beat the Chinese Roast Duck. Plenty of shopping areas and a great jumping point to the West side, North Shore, Windward side and to downtown. Just bear in mind construction for the Rail and traffic, but its urban corridor, but surrounded by blue skies, blue water and lots of aloha.
@@tracyalan7201 Thank you! And thank you for the recommendation, I will absolutely have to check it out! My stomach is growling for more of the delicious foods we got while we were there! I am most excited about the aloha and learning best how to reciprocate. Mahalo!
@@ChrisClark_808 I do know not to honk! While we were there for a visit, we were in Waikiki, I heard people honking and got irritated at them (lol I wasn’t even involved at all). Question though, is it still rude to honk if someone doesn’t see you and is merging into your lane? Where I’m from on the mainland, it’s used for alerting someone that you’re there.
As always, you gave an excellent presentation on the topic. I will just like to add to what you have stated, moving to Hawaii is not necessarily a bad thing as long as one has a good long term plan, and has the assurance of a job security. It also helps if you have a family on the Island, because I have seen people getting depressed after not being able to afford to go see their family members on the mainland. Additionally, moving to Hawaii is a change in lifestyle, if one embraces this change, they will thrive and will be happy. Housing affordability is a big topic and I do recall that you touched upon this topic in one of your videos about how tough it is to be a teacher in Hawaii (from affordability point of view)The food prices in Hawaii are significantly higher as well. At the end of the day, it’s an Island lifestyle, offers good things but with certain caveats.
There's a lot of reasons people don't want/are afraid of people moving to hawaii. I think it's that a lot of homeless people in hawaii are people who moved from the mainland and didn't anticipate the costs. Also, that a there's a lot of rude tourists, and people don't want rude people moving in, people who didn't grow up with the whole aloha spirit thing. The whole mixing pot of cultures in hawaii is great, but I think there's a fear of Hawaii changing too much. Like how you used to be able to see Diamond head from far away, but now it's blocked by all the tall hotels. It's scary seeing hawaii being changed, like zuckerberg buying 600 acres of land. With the whole housing supply being low...it's hard to really recommend people to move to hawaii, when we can't even help our homeless. I guess it's the idea of 'reserving' housing for people already here, instead of worsening the supply:demand ratio of housing. I like the third point. Financial literacy sucked in highschool, even in mililani high. Not a lot of people knew how they were going to be able to make ends meet if they were to stay in hawaii, especially after seeing their parents struggle (and even worse with covid).
I believe anyone who moves to Hawai’i is OBLIGATED to the history and the practices and traditions of the people, and to be in aloha with everyone. And same goes for visitors.
I could not agree more! Excellent statement and that also goes for everywhere one moves not just to Hawaii but anywhere in the world. People should always respect where they go and be humble and treat others with kindness and respect.
Agreed. Hawaii is part of the US, but anyone who moves here should treat our local history and culture as if we are a separate country. If all you care about is a beach, move to Fort Lauderdale instead.
I appreciate your perspective & opinions on this subject. To me, it seems more from a local (someone born & raised in Hawai'i) perspective rather than a Native Hawaiian perspective. There are two very separate & vast contrasts to those perspectives as I am someone who has lived both ideologies but as I am by blood Native Hawaiian who is raised in the culture, I feel as a Native Hawaiian SOME of your perspective is slightly missed, however, I appreciate & respect it & send my Aloha to you. I will be posting a vlog style video on my channel to share my Native perspective about Hawai'i soon. Mahalo nui 🤙🏽
Oh man…I completely disagree on almost everything you said here. You’ve heard all the arguments, so I won’t rehash them, but claiming that people who are moving here have nothing to do with the cost of living increase for locals and the subsequent difficulty and impossibility of staying in their home, is choosing ignorance. They’re not being blamed because locals just “need someone to blame”, they’re being blamed because it’s the truth. Walmart destroys small mom and pop shops, amazon destroys brick and mortar shops, similiar argument. They didn’t succeed at taking out the local business because one person shopped there. They succeeded because many people shopped there. Surely you understand that it’s not just a few people moving here, it’s many. And the correlation is obvious but also scientific, they’ve done the numbers. Yes, the local US govt had a hand in it, as well as foreign and mainland businesses, and some locals own multiple properties, but the vast majority own nothing. After literally building the community that all these people love, locals struggle just to stay in this community. And it’s happening all over the world. So, are we now blaming the locals for losing their homes? Sorry native hawaiian, you can’t live in Hawaii anymore? Sorry native venetian, you can’t live in Venice anymore? Sorry, brooklyn native, you can’t live in brooklyn anymore? Why? Because others want it now. I travel everywhere and see it all the time. BTW, localism/tribalism is not unique to Hawaii and is not something to be ashamed about. As I’m from here, and like I mentioned, travelled all over the world, I have been “other or outsider” quite often which is fine. I don’t mind other peoples’ defensive, protective nature over their homes. And, I highly doubt the majority of people who move here even care about the impact they have on the local population or the environment, and even if they do care, they still end up doing what they want.
Mahalo for the comment and perspective. I definitely appreciate your insight since you've traveled around the world. Why do you think locals are generally excited when mainland companies move here (Walmart, Target, etc), but not necessarily people from the mainland?
@@HelloFromHawaii I recall a lot of opposition to Walmart when they first opened here (as well as other towns across the mainland), particularly the Keeaumoku location. Same with Target, especially the Kailua location. Some locals like them, many do not. Both opened their first stores in areas that have a larger military population i.e. mainland customers.
This video is a God send. I was planning to relocate to Hawaii because I have so much love and respect for the islands, but became discouraged by some social media channels basically saying everyone should stay away because they are the problem. I appreciate you sir.
Good morning, Sir. I just subscribed to your channel today because your content is coming from your heart. It’s very refreshing to see someone that is straightforward and honest. Please continue the great work that you’re doing. Thank you Bill
You are Home where you belong and doing well with your family. I love all of your post and thoughts. Very interesting and informative. Your perspective is refreshing and it makes me miss my home in Kahaluu. Mahalo!!
Your kindness and perspective is reassuring. I am a white mainlander moved to Hilo 2 years ago, without knowing anyone here. The couple local people I have actually gotten to know have been so kind and accepting even though I'm an outsider. It means so much to me to have those relationships, and really helps me feel more comfortable. Whenever I am just walking down the street though, or in the stores, the distain for my presence is palpable. I guess It's a good experience to be an unwelcome minority for some period of time in ones life. I think probably it's like this in many places in the world where outsiders are seen as such. It has also been interesting to see though how local people treat me differently when I'm wearing my scrubs vs when I'm wearing my regular clothes. I do love my job here and I'm glad I get to give back to the community in a healthcare setting, but yes- the cultural differences and the general feeling of isolation that is coming with it is the thing that is making me think maybe it was a mistake to move here.
Mahalo for sharing. It's a good experience to live in a different culture. Hilo is definitely different. Glad you've found some local friends. Miss Cafe 100 😆
Local's sentiment towards visitors is definitely skewed! Great point. Could this bias amongst modern Hawaii locals stem from the fact that they are themselves tied to a diverse history of immigration? These kind of discussions deserve a whole RU-vid channel!
Hey Chris! Good to run into you today! Given that we just moved here, I really appreciated this video (I think we have good hearts too). Thanks for the videos! 🤙🏻
Hawaii is a special place .. much more ethnicity .. For myself I love it here I love ❤️ the weather, the culture and the people And don’t forget the beautiful beaches
The Irony of locals of immigrant ancestry telling others to not come here is hilarious and sad all at the same time. We're a diverse people, and like you said... That's what makes this place great
There is a person on social media that gives people advice on moving to Hawaii. That person and I converesed via email. This person is not a local in Hawaii. This person is what I call a mainland transplant. When I mentioned that retirees are good for Hawaii because many have money to spend in restaurants, shopping, sightseeing, tourist destinations but that they generally keep their mainland doctors and Tavel back and forth from Hawaii for healthcare so they are not a burden on Hawaii's healthcare system that this makes Senior Citizens good citizens for Hawaii. Senior meaning 55+. This transplant totally disagreed with me. This person did not feel 55+ was good for Hawaii. Needless to say, I did not seek moving to Hawaii advice from this person. If a person wants to move to Hawaii that means they love the islands, they love the culture, they want to keep Hawaii beautiful. Most people who move to Hawaii want to keep Hawaii the way it is, the way locals want it to be. Most transplants do not want to spoil Hawaii, they want to experience what the locals already have. We want to experience what paradise is. We do not want to ruin Hawaii. I still have not moved to Hawaii. It is a dream for me. It may be a dream that I take to the grave with me. It's a sweet dream.
Good luck on the dream. It can be expensive for cost of living and medical, both go up if moving to the outer islands. Most of the major medical specialists are on Oahu, so if complications occur, travel from the other islands would have to be factored in. Costs for living goes a little higher, while everything to the other islands generally gets a little further, so plan ahead on location. I have relatives on Kauai, Maui and Hawaii counties and all have pros and cons. Lanai and Molokai have their own charm but are travel to/from can be more complicated. I think the more you learn via the internet and when opportunity arises to visit and experience it, the more you can decide whether or not the dream is something to want to spend more time on.
I have seen a few retired single ladies come to Hawaii because they are following their dream. In the end, they find it too expensive and move back to the mainland.
Gosh thank you. I visited Hawaii and my chronic pain was so much better. I’ve considered moving and just being met with “Hawaiians don’t want us. Look at this history. You shouldn’t go “ but I think if I support small support local, respect sacred places that it’s ok to move. ❤️
Mahalo Sir! I am 3 weeks away from moving to Hawaii from New York City. The seed was planted 7 years ago when I first visited Hawaii for work. I was born and raised in the island of Puerto Rico, lived over 30 years in New York; I never felt more welcomed... Many of my new coworkers and friends living in Kapolei have reached out and send good vibes. I already feel part of the Ohana. I'm looking forward in doing some real living. 🤙
I think in the past outside interests had a lesser impact on home prices but now people are migrating from cities to areas in the country where they can work from home. Low interest rates just added fuel to the fire. Therefore we witnessed an increase in home prices across the nation but the impact is more dramatic in desirable places to live like Hawaii. A realtor friend said that since Covid, cash deals for homes sight unseen are not uncommon. We all witnessed home prices soar in Hawaii the past couple years and I think it's probably a combination of locals trying to get into a home competing with mainland money coupled with short supply. I like your hypothetical senario if homes in Hawaii were only available for residents to buy, it wouldn't work for reasons you mentioned. It has to be free market. Hawaii residents need to make more money so they can compete with outside money. The government has always been talking about diversifying our economy since I was in high school and I'm surprised that after retuning to Hawaii 40 years later, they are still talking about it.
Aloha Sir, I finally moved to Hawaii a week ago.. and I feel great! Its the best decision I ever made. 7 years of planning was worth the wait... and spending Christmas with my family in Hawaii was pure joy. Hawaii is more beautiful than I remember. It's only been a week, but my overall impact on the reality and expenses of Hawaii is low... from living in New York City for over 30 years and born and raised in the Island of Puerto Rico. Thanks for all the great vids you do... bless you and your family. Mahalo Sir
Mahalo for this video. You have a tactful and insightful way of explaining this sensitive issue. I feel the same way, and I am you created this video and shared your thoughts about this in your channel. I truly enjoy watching all your videos.
I'm moving in about a week. I'm following my sister to reconnect with her but also to discover myself. I've had this thought in the back of my head about moving there the entire time!! Just guilt. I had the opportunity sprang up on me and yes, I'm very excited I'm still feel like I'm overstepping my bounds. I hope for the best and I expect to stay for years and not just be a person that ends up living for a couple months. I understand the struggle... But honestly I'm whiling to deal with it lol... Thank you for talking about it
Hearing and seeing so may things I also feel bad to wanting to move to Hawaii. I came there the first time 30 years ago, I am from the Netherlands. I fell in love immediately, because of the people, the culture and especially the energy you feel there. It is such a special wonderful place. I tried back then to work there as a dentist but that didn’t work out. Now I dream of retiring in Hawaii. But when I hear everything about the homeless people, native Hawaiians that cannot even get a house and there comes me that buys a house away from them. We won’t have tonns of money but still can buy a house. I do feel bad about that. You are totally right I think. The biggest problem is the rich people/companies that are buying away/expensive building all the housing. Same is happening in my country. It is impossible for younger people to buy nowadays. But stil…. I’ve been dreaming my whole life and would love to be part of a community in Hawaii in a few years. I am just in love with the Hawaiians and Hawaii( I even kind of look a bit like them) But don’t know anymore I should. Thanks for this video. Mahalo 🙏🏻
@@HelloFromHawaii Thanks , I certainly will Sorry for all the typos in my comment (there were a lot! I have some issues with my hands. Just corrected them ! ) 🙏🏻
Thank you for your perspective on why one shouldn’t feel bad if they want to move to Hawaii! We were wondering if the unwelcoming sentiment from some local Hawaiian residents were widespread, so thank you for helping to shed light on this subject. We will continue to think of Hawaii as the “Aloha” state❣️
Born and raised in Hawaii. Moved to mainland for school and work. When I thought about moving back to Hawaii in the 90s, my friends in Hawaii thought I was crazy. Even back then, Hawaii was not what I grew up with. After investigating the pay scale, cost of living and cultural shifts. I decided it was better to visit Hawaii than live there.
As someone who is considering this move, your videos are amazing! My wife is from Hawaii and we want to move back to raise our kids there. Appreciate you!
I loved this video -as I was intending for 10 years to get enough money to make our move with my wife to Hawaii and I was feeling some genuine guilt for what the US did to this sovereign country with our military and large corporations - disgraceful. And if my own moving to Hawaii and buying a beautiful home contributed to difficulty for my Hawaiian cousins I would feel genuine shame and sadness for it. Thank you for your words of sincere respect and kindness and aloha to all. those already there and those who would love to live in such beauty and contribute to the good of all if possible and allowed, TY!
Hawaiians have very similar mentalities to certain states on the mainland. If we just put aside our differences and learned to understand one another, we'd find that we have lots in common to share with one another, and that's another step we can take to unify everyone under the same umbrella.
Nothing to feel guilty about on your behalf, you are just being honest, this is the reason for the high success of your channel, plus me and my wife and are not going back just like that, this time we have a back up plan, the 1st time was like one hell drill , now we have a good idea what to do , no more 12 luggages , just the carry ons, But, summarizing everything , taking in consideration that when were there was right in the middle of the pandemic, things were tight, I dd enjoy having Magic Island all for ourselves whenever we were there. But, all in all, I kinda got the feeling that we were in Acapulco, Mexico , rather than in Hawaii, USA, when Hawaiian natives have found a better place to live in Vegas or Florida, that's a reading between the lines, because of the much to be desire situation of the homeless, not to mention that the so called agencies that are suppose to help seem to really don't care for the people, . As i mentioned before, besides wanting to go into real estate, I also want to go into politics, I have great ideas of how to diminish 1;- the homeless situation. Yes, there will still be homeless people, but not for the reasons there are now greedy land owners and 2;- how to return to the money making tourism of the 60's, most of the greedy millionaire landowners will not go for it, for starters, If I had the power as a politician, I would implement Rent control laws, and eliminate this cock & bull story that, if a land lord wants to evict a tenant, all he has to do is put an add in the newspaper, and the tenant is out, without his due process of law. Yeah, if the tenant has fallen behind, then it has to happen, however, in most states , a guy who has a mortgage, does not have the right to redeem his property after the foreclosure sale, even if he's able to pay what he owes, I would change this, That's just the beginning , I will also work in getting the ridiculous hotel fees down as they were in the 60's, that would attract more tourists, that weren't able to afford coming to Hawaii,, and in the end, the money made by tourism will double, but as I mentioned, I know a lot of real estate heavies will laugh at this idea. And 3, I have a good plan how Hawaii would get their sovereignty back and the USA will keep their military outfits on the islands. But, believe me, there's a black day, black as hell coming to the real estate world in Hawaii, maybe not this year, next , maybe not in 20 years, however, the living prices have gotten so ridiculous, there's going to be a day no one can afford to take a vacation in Hawaii. As they say; " You can't burn a candle on both ends too long ".Mahalo for reading my comment.
Thank you for this.....because we have been feeling bad about wanting to move to Hawaii. This has been something that we have wanted to do for many years, after we retire. We have been going to the Islands for close to 30 years but with our last trip we felt (for the first time) a local resistance. And, for the first time Kauai (where we have many friends who have lived there for many years) became my least favorite Island. Our twin daughters make us feel bad about gentrification, but I explain to them ....that is exactly what happened to our town on our beach in California. And, that it is everywhere...in every State. And, many people in these other states are pissed as well because people are moving in and around taking "their housing". I would be bummed too. But, like I said, "It's everywhere". I think that the people of each state should think very hard on who they vote in as their representatives , I mean who they choose to put in office. Their representatives should be there to help them and to protect them. The people need to fight for what they want. The gentrification thing is not going away. There just has to be a way for the representatives to help their local people. I don't know how that works but that is why our representatives get paid the big bucks :)
Glad you liked the video. And sorry you felt local resistance. It's been a tough couple of years for locals and the rising housing prices have probably fueled that.
Definitely will have to continue to work of course. We are trying to get out there in a few years as we have purchased a house on BI and have it rented. We are wanting to get into a little bit of organic farming and renting out our extra rooms to either tourists or long termed rental to cover the mortgage or family if they want to come…yep nervous but can’t let fear run our lives…looking forward to moving before we get too old to enjoy it and hopefully make a change…to the actual place…for the better😃🌈🤙
I still dream of living there. The aloha vibe, the cultural diversity, the atmosphere, the love. One of these days. Beautiful islands, beautiful people. I once read something about the theory that the original settlers of the Hawaiian Islands arrived closer to 2000 years ago. Then, approximately 1000 years ago, Tahitians arrived and began to overtake the original inhabitants, who were supposedly a different ethnicity of Polynesian. I believe it said that's where the term 'Menehune' came from. It was a reference to the prior Polynesian inhabitants of the Hawaiian Islands, and I think it suggested it was a derogatory term. None of this is fact, but theoretical, yet quite possibly true. Which, could be fascinating that the current Hawaiian culture oppressed the original inhabitants of the Hawaiian Islands. Maybe this theory won't be well received, and that makes sense. It doesn't diminish the fact that the original Hawaiian government that was a recognized sovereign nation was overtaken and subjugated by the U.S., which was still a terrible injustice. But, it is fascinating, human nature.
Yeah it's an interesting theory. Supposedly the Menehune got pushed further and further away by the Tahitians (moving from Big Island westward) until the last ones were on Kauai and even out to the NWHI. I read once that in a census taken in the late 1800s, they recorded a group of about 60 people in Kauai who identified themselves as Menehune. Very interesting
You are 1000% accurate and despite people hoarding properties (locals/mainlanders), the world is changing so that affects everyone, everywhere! I am originally from Jamaica and currently surviving in Hawaii by way of New York but there are times I become selfish in my thought process as to why "people" keep coming here. However, there is good and bad in everything so some may romanticize the branding of Hawaii then upon getting here realize that you have to work, which changes their outlook. I'd love and appreciate it if you could expound more on this topic by tapping into (work-trade) because that has also contributed to both sides of the experience! Overall, we are all world citizens and should be able to RESPECTFULLY travel around without abusing each other, while finding our footing among ideal connections between destinations. "Wah gwan 🤙..
On my island, mainlanders are changing the way life is and making it their Hawaii. The beaches I would go to as a kid you no longer feel like you belong. Itʻs literally washed out with so many different races and faces you are lost in your own home town….
I lived in Oahu from 1976 to 2006 as a single person who could house sit or sleep in small rooms or on couch s. I enjoyed myself immensely with almost no cost. I used the BUS for transportation and enjoy ed unlimited free entertainment and food. However it is no place especially now to try to raise a family. The key to me living in Hawaii was no need for cash or expenses. Didn't make much income but didn't need it. To raise a family everything costs alot and wages don't compete with the mainland. A retired couple who doesn't need to make income and is well off would work fine
You got it right. I small kine feel that. The vibe is caused when people feel like it’s people that come over and try to make it like what they came from. When I go, I’m going to immerse myself into the culture. I’m also learning Hawaiian to make it more fun. 🤙🏼 Be a part of the solution,- and work to make it a better place while also respecting the culture. Cook did it the worst. Came over and immediately started rearranging the furniture in someone else’s home.
Well when your family is in Oklahoma its not to hard to feel a little sorry for them. And guilty you get to live in paradise. Major reason I came back ten years ago. Now im moving back to Hawaii in a couple months.
I visited the Big Island over 30 years ago, and from the first day I always knew this was home. It's a feeling; you can't put it into words. My heart is here. I wanted to move here right away, but I had commitments on the mainland. I finally made the move ten years ago, and I don't care if I never leave this island for the rest of my life. I love travel to other countries and after COVID I plan to do some more, but my modest little place on the slopes of Hualalai, high above Kailua-Kona, at the edge of coffee country, is the best place on earth. I will NEVER leave.
The longer I watch, the more infuriated I get. You have no grasp on Hawaiian issues. The problem started when we were illegally overthrown. It caused generational trauma - which is REAL. You wouldn’t understand BECAUSE YOU ARENT HAWAIIAN.
You sound like a fucking clown bro lol. Can you imagine if EVERY country and nation was stuck in their hive mindset of victimhood for every tragic event that's happened to them? I'm not saying It was right. But that shit happened almost 80years ago my guy, at a certain point, you have to accept certain circumstances and put your best foot forward and then see what flourishes. You're just playing in the dirt and haven't even planted a seed yet.. complaining that nothing's growing. Damn, I would be infuriated and embarrassed if someone from my own race played us down and said "WE CAN'T DO IT BECAUSE WE'RE TRAUMATIZED AND IT'S UNFAIR, YOU GUYS DON'T UNDERSTAND OUR PAIN!" that's not one of "us". Just a crybaby leave um be!
I feel bad because I HAVEN"T moved to Hawaii yet! Maybe I should hurry that up now that you made this video, so glad to see level headed thought about this issue. We ALL are from somewhere else, all of us if you peel back enough layers. Great video!
Negative vibes do nothing, If you are moving anywhere you should move there with the mindset and attitude of being a positive and contributing person. No guilt as I prepare to move there, we are moving there to slow down our pace of life with full-time jobs in order to afford housing like most who live there. It is easy to play the blame game though, you are absolutely right.
probably because they know they are moving to Hawaii for their own selfish reasons. what does most people think of when they hear Hawaii? why Hawaii? why not a shack in the middle of the woods? if your job or career does not require you to move and having the ability to choose to move is a luxury for most people. most common people would probably move away from Hawaii, just because there is a higher chance of prosperity in bigger cities.
Then don't move to frickin' Hawaii! There are other places. The average person who wants to move to Hawaii might be a LOT happier in: Florida Caribbean Mexico including Baja Peninsula American Samoa New Zealand Australia Belize Okinawa SE Asia Mediterranian (sp?) countries like Greece etc A good number of these places are MUCH cheaper than Hawaii, and many of them come with universal health care. A good number of them are closer or next to the mainland US. A good number of them are not media darlings so you won't have other haoles and don't ever get me wrong: It's only haoles pulling this guilt trip shit - pulling the guilt trip shit on you. I'm retiring back to Hawaii because it's where I grew up and where all my memories are. I *still* know more people back there even having lived on the mainland for several decades. Last time I was back there were far too many loud-ass mainlanders so they can go back lol.
You have no idea where this is coming from? Take a look at any thread where someone's asking questions about moving to Hawaii on the Hawaii Subreddit. There's instant downvotes to those posts and open hostility towards the OP. Same with posts on Hawaii Facebook pages.
Great video. When we moved to Hawaii, we felt the same thing you described - this hard to explain feeling that we were somehow robbing from the community, and it took reassurance from our local friends to feel otherwise.
I have already moved to Mountain View on the big island. There was a video of a group of homeless ppl who have created a village pulling themselves out of their tragic circumstances.I would champion these ppl to overcome such events to get where they are now. In the comments there were some saying that they want ppl to NOT move to Hawaii. That more ppl are not welcome.Well, regardless of my race, Caucasian, I moved to the big island to live the rest of my life there.I bought property,I contribute to my community.I will eventually hope to create a "freecycle" page for the barter system that is so popular within our communities.Im so happy to be blessed to live where I live.The local ppl I have been involved with have not treated me unkind or untoward. Thank u for your videos.
I'm not from here, but lived here for over 10 years, left in 2009. Just came back, I don't feel bad. Only feel bad for Hawaii residence suffering from the pandemic...it's different.
MY OPINION I AM FROM THE HAWAII IN TIME THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS WILL NOT BE PARADISE AND THEIR WILL NO ALOHA SPIRIT TO expensive to live and there will be a lot of crime RICH PEOPLE LIVING IN HAWAII WILL REGRET OF MOVING TO HAWAII IN TIME YOUR CHILDREN RICH OR POOR CAN NEVER BUY A HOME TO TO MUCH MONEY
💖 I live "born & raised" on the mainland (East Coast), and I sincerely enjoy Hawaii, but I've noticed that there's a big emphasis on "local-ism". I'm in one of the major cities in Virginia, but I/we do not continually base every single thing on being from "Virginia". - seriously, who cares?? I think because Hawaii is remote, and has had such a horrible PAST, there's a resentment towards outsiders - I definelty get it ! and being "local"", may be the only thing some may feel as though they have left?? but it also seem like there's a lack of maturity, about what's really important over there?? Education, Housing (for locals), Health care etc.etc. are so much needed, and perhaps should be more concentrated on besides - who's a "local". And those visiting or moving to Hawaii should be more respectful to the land and people of Hawaii (and leave the arrogance & ignorance) at home!! On one hand, the locals don't appreciate "outsiders", but on the other hand, they're needed - physicians, attorneys, journalist, military!! etc.etc You're trying to have it both ways.😐 Thanks for your videos*.
Mahalo for your comment. Agree that we need more physicians and other professionals to keep this State going. And yes, being local in Hawaii matters...maybe a little too much 😆
Get choke kamaʻaina blame the tourism industry for high cost of living.While I agree w/ auntie Haunani in saying the tourism industry is a pimp and they made Hawaiian culture the prostitute, my question is, would hawaii be as modern as it is w/o tourism and investors moving in? And I also hear choke people saying the tourism industry should be replaced w/ industries like agriculture so we can grow our own food and even grow hemp, but iʻd like to ask how many people in the hospitality & tourism industry if we make that transition cuz im no mahiʻai but i donʻt think it takes 100 people to run 1 compound harvester,plus we gotta import materials to make tractors & machines also driving prices up. And if we see agriculture as an alternative,weʻre an island w/ limited space and rising sea and groundwater levels, plus if we switch, you donʻt think another Sandford Dole or wealthy investor will come in and dominate that industry screwing over kanaka maoli & kamaʻaina.
I AM FROM HAWAII I BE MOVING OUT OF HAWAII IT IS GETTING TO MANY PEOPLE HAWAII IS NOT PARADISE ANYMORE RENT COAST OF LIVING IS OUTREACH NO ONE CAN BUY A HOME TO TO EXPENSIVE THERE WILL BE A LOT OF CROOKSI CRIME IT WILL BE THE WORST STATE to come the ALOHA SPIRIT will be GONE every one to each his own and the hell to the rest
For the most part I agree with you. How many true hawaiians have pursued secondary education to help advance their lives. No secondary education doesn't define you but it helps you understand that you can't do nothing and expect things to get better. I have lots of family here born and raised on big island. Not one is bitter they are very understanding about how things work. But they are also happy with what they have. Some work hard some don't. Just like every other state.
We have issues on our island, we know. But they are same sort in other states. We are just a microcosm of the large cities. I have not seen it the same as you have. With that said I say Aloha to anybody who wants to join and keep the aloha and beauty. Keep on talking on the hard subjects. Wasn't it our Gov or mayor that said to people to stay away? Maybe he contributes to that feeling in others? 🌴🌴 Aloha
You just confirmed what everybody was worried about lol. Locals blame us for their problems. It doesn’t matter if it’s valid or not, the fact is that there’s a huge difference in the way mainlanders are treated. I really appreciate your video and your points but if you really believe that we aren’t the problem, then maybe it’s not us that you should be trying to convince. Talk to your people! 😂
I agree with you, the people who come to HI benefit HI, they are consumers, they have to sleep and eat and travel, they are money spenders. How they can be blamed? I would encourage all the locals to take advantage of this situation, to try to host them, drive them, feed them, for income of course.
I agree that the people moving to Hawaii shouldn't be blamed. Unless they start complaining about Hawaii being so expensive, or the people, or whatever. If you are going to complain, the people of Hawaii really don't want to hear it. They also complained in the 80s and 90s about the Japanese buying all the property, then in the 00s it was the Chinese, now it's the corporate people buying the properties. It's always going to be someone buying the land, but that's why HHL is supposed to be giving away the land to the Hawaiians.
Mahalo for bringing up that history. I remember when a lot of people were blaming the Japanese for buying property. I guess we don't experience that anymore? Or have we moved on?
Listen to yourself! You say "spend time thinking of ways to make Hawaii a better place" followed by "not coming here and changing things around". It is required to change things to make it a better place, otherwise it will be just the same! But then, you're changing things! DISRESPECTING US!! You can't have it both ways. What some Hawaiians have is hatred for any outsider, and admit it: you know this to be true. It is for a large number of Hawaiians. When Hawaiians return to Aloha, when they accept that outsiders want to improve Hawaii, with positive intent, positive change for all, then things will get better for all. Not before.
I think that both can happen - think of ways to make life better here and not changing things. It will take a good cultural understanding of Hawaii, but I think it's possible. For example, bringing new ideas and adapting/adjusting them for life in Hawaii. Mahalo for the comment.
@@HelloFromHawaii "Make life better here and not changing things"??? So everything stays the same, and things somehow miraculously get better? Not logical.
E kala mai iaʻu & Mahalo nui for your comment. Native Hawaiians have never benefited anything good from visitors. When visitors came, they always took & never gave anything back. Visitors would gaslight & say that they were doing us a favor or the most current discourse is that they're "stimulating our economy", even demanding Aloha because that's "being hawaiian". Natives have always been at the losing end when it comes to outsiders. Lands lost, culture & language exploited. Natives are facing an overall erasure but it's easy to say that "Hawai'i is a paradise" when non-natives are not living oppressed on their own sacred lands. Outsiders do not want to make Hawai'i a better place, Natives do, because they have that sacred connection & MANA to their 'āina. Hawai'i is their Moku'au'hau. I hope you can find it in your own heart to understand & learn about Hawai'i, we Aloha you.
@@alexaanneisaacs I love your comment. You explain my point better than I ever could have. Outsiders have not benefitted Hawaiian natives, upon arrival by Cook through the theft of the nation. It was total theft and there should be reparations, plain and simple. Then the real estate grab by outsiders sealed the deal, to the detriment of Hawaiians. When I meet loving, wonderful Hawaiians it is like meeting brothers and sisters, the best. Unfortunately, the wounds of the past cause some Hawaiians to be hostile to anyone who is not Hawaiian. Many outsiders truly would like to make Hawai'i a better place, but do not know how. Your suggestions would be appreciated. But that means change from what now exists, which was my objection to the OP's comment. He calls for improvements without change, which cannot happen. Sending Aloha and eager to hear your solutions.
