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.

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. On the island of Hawaii, Punaluu is famous for its black sand beach. (Matt Anderson Photography/Getty Images) The state of Hawaii ...

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 ...

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 ...