For decades, Hawaii residents have used the “shaka” hand gesture to convey several greetings — hello, goodbye, thank you and aloha. Now the shaka, which involves extending the thumb and pinkie finger ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. (Left to right) Ohio residents Lindsey Rusch of Grandview Heights, Sue Rusch of Columbus, and Lisa Rusch of Grandview Heights ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - You’re no longer just showing aloha when you throw the shaka; now you’re also flashing Hawaii’s official state hand gesture. On ...

Anew law has designated the shaka as the official state gesture. According to the bill, which took effect immediately upon Green’s signature, the shaka is now legally definable as “generally ...

Along with leading the successful campaign to make the shaka Hawaii’s official state gesture, Steve Sue produced the fascinating documentary “Shaka, A Story of Aloha,” which will screen on Oct. 20 at ...

The initial cost of issuance of the shaka plate is $30.50, of which $20 will go to the nonprofit group ID8. There will be a $25 annual renewal fee. Select an option below to continue reading this ...

Add Task & Purpose (opens in a new tab) More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results.

KANEOHE, Hawaii (AP) — A pinky and thumb extended with the remaining fingers curled down: That’s the “shaka” in Hawaii. The gesture is sometimes known outside the islands as the “hang loose” sign ...

Steve Sue, Ryan Ozawa, and Yiying Lu. Reference art for a proposed "shaka" emoji, designed by veteran emoji designer Yiying Lu. A comparison between the existing "Call Me" emoji and the proposed ...

In a nod to its rich cultural heritage, Hawaii's State Legislature appears poised to designate the iconic "shaka" gesture as the island's official symbol, recognizing it as its birthplace. The shaka, ...

Good morning. I'm Leila Fadel. Hawaii already has a great state dance, the hula, and an awesome state sport, surfing. So why not have a state gesture? Lawmakers in the 50th state recently passed a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The initial cost of issuance of the shaka plate is $30.50, of which $20 will go to the nonprofit group ID8. There will be a $25 ...