Why not just Kaho'olawe?

Some people have asked me why I use the name "Kanaloa" in the blog title instead of Kaho'olawe. Is this the case of some mainlander co-opting the name of a Hawaiian deity in order to raise money? Not at all. It was intended as a show of respect for the deep and ancient relationship between the island and the Native Hawaiians who wait for its final return to them. It implies that while we may be here only briefly, the island will be here for a very long time, firmly anchored to its place in history. And the money we raise from this will go directly back to the island.