The city is offering the license plate with a “Shaka” sticker through a partnership with the nonprofit organization called ID8. The plate costs $30.50, then the annual free drops to $25.

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.

KANEOHE, Hawaii — 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 ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — From saying hello to thanking another driver for letting you in, the shaka has multiple meanings in Hawaii. On Monday, Governor Josh Green signed a new measure into law ...

The hand gesture is known as the Shaka, Hawaii’s official state hand gesture, and roughly symbolizes an easy-living, good-natured greeting or goodbye, like “hang loose.” We salute that pilot ...

Glenn Wakai, who co-introduced the bill, in a statement. “The shaka captures the goodness of Hawaii. It’s a ubiquitous gesture that is offered with the best of intentions. … Since the shaka ...

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 ...

The bill aims to share the pride of Hawaii by claiming the shaka. State officials believe Hawaii would be the first to officialize a state gesture if the bill passes. Secrets from Hawaiʻi ...

Take it easy. Well, there are competing origin stories about the shaka. And now lawmakers in Hawaii want to set the record straight. A pair of bills is making its way through the legislature to ...

The University of Hawai’i baseball team clinched a key series victory on Sunday, defeating Cal State Bakersfield 11-4 in the rubber match of their three-game set at Les Murakami Stadium. The ...