Hawaiian Word of the Week: Wela

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Anyone else feeling the heat today?

Wela [well-ah or vel-ah] means hot. Wela wela means very hot.

With temps in Northern California in the 90s today and soaring into the triple digits come Wednesday, it’s wela wela over here.

Stay hydrated folks. And check out these refreshing island-inspired drinks to beat the heat.