As far as I know, Hawaii's first — and last — WordCamp was back in 2008. And it was held in conjunction with Hawaii's first — and last — PodCamp. (Securing the blessing of both organizations to hold a combined event was the first of many improbable hurdles.) They are great events, celebrating globe-spanning communities of creators and developers, but organizing them is a labor of love. And so for seven years, the Aloha State went without.