Column: E ho‘i nā kama Hawai‘i i kahakai
Synopsis: In our small archipelago, many of us thrive in the ocean that surrounds us. Read more
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Column: O palamimo ka lima i ka ho‘okani pila
Synopsis: None can deny the genius of Hawaiian poetry, which was made even more brilliant by the accompaniment of intricate melodies, harmonies and instrumentation. Read more
Column: Ke ko‘iko‘i o ke koho balota ‘ana
Synopsis: This article reveals the fact that only 39% of the Hawaiian population is registered to vote. In 1873, Hawaiæi held a vote to choose the next monarch, with 3,049 individuals participating in the election and being active in Hawaiæi politics. We encourage our community to register and vote, just as our küpuna did, and to stay civically engaged. Read more
Column: Pilikia ka ‘ōnaehana aniau o ka moana ‘Akelanika
Synopsis: The system of ocean currents in the North Atlantic is on the verge of collapse due to climate change, according to a number of scientists. Read more
Column: Ma hea ka Hawai‘i o ke Kulanui o Hawai‘i?
Are locals incapable of leading ourselves into the future? Read more
Column: Pālua maila ka ‘ino ma Pololika
Synopsis: Florida has been struck by numerous hurricanes over the years. As the effects of global warming become increasingly common, so are occurrences of these powerful forces of nature. Read more
Column: Ka piliwaiwai pili politika
Synopsis: A recent court ruling will make gambling on election results legal. This could result in actions tantamount to buying an election. Read more
Column: Ua hapa mai ke aloha i ke ka‘a uila
Synopsis: If electric vehicles cause fewer problems for the environment, why are sales down this year? Read more
Column: Pau ke kālā a ka luapo‘i, ua pa‘a i ka ‘upene a ka nananana
Synopsis: Many people have fallen victim to “pig butchering” scams. Here it is referred to as being caught in a spider’s web. The perpetrators have acted with impunity, but that is changing. Read more
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Column: ‘Ako ‘ia ke oho a lae‘anae
Synopsis: There are many popular hairstyles for men with quaint foreign names. In order to speak of them in Hawaiian, I have suggested some Hawaiian alternatives. Read more
Column: Ka haku hua no ka ‘ōlelo kanaka
Synopsis: As more and more speakers acquire the capacity to express their thoughts in Hawaiian, it is important to avoid calquing the English. Read more
Column: Mai wa‘uwa‘u i ka ‘ili o mane‘o auane‘i
Synopsis: An outbreak of EEE (Eastern Equine Encephalitis) in America and a longer, wetter summer have made it comfortable for mosquitoes to breed and bite. Read more
Column: Pa‘akikī ke kūlia ‘ana i ke kū‘oko‘a
Synopsis: Would you support Donald Trump for president of the United States if he intended to pull out of Hawaiæi and recognize our sovereignty? Read more
Column: ‘O wai lā ke hilahila i kona lāhui pono‘ī?
Synopsis: Who would be ashamed of their own ethnic heritage? Donald Trump has recently called into question the connection Kamala Harris has with her Black heritage. Read more
Column: E aha ‘ia ana ka ‘aeone o Waikīkī?
Synopsis: The Department of Land and Natural Resources is cracking down on hotels and companies that are presetting beach chairs and umbrellas that are unoccupied and unused. Read more
Column: E mālama ‘ia ka ‘oihana ho‘omāka‘ika‘i malihini?
Synopsis: Should we support managed tourism, which seeks to maximize profit that will ultimately be exported to other parts of the world and subsequently be of little value to the people of Hawaii? Read more
Column: Ka hopena o ka ‘eli‘eli noa
Synopsis: Deep-sea mining can deplete the amount of oxygen necessary to sustain life on the ocean floor. Read more
Column: No ke ala kakahiaka nui a me ke ala aumoe
Synopsis: Some researchers are suggesting, based on a study of 27,000 participants, that the cognitive function of night owls is superior to that of early risers. Read more
Column: E ‘Onipa‘a Kākou ma hope o Palesetine
Synopsis: During the first presidential debate on June 27, both candidates failed to recognize the human toll of Israel’s assault on Gaza, and revealed the shameful failure of the U.S. to defend the humanity and rights of Palestinians. Read more
Column: ‘Auhea ‘oukou e ka po‘e huaka‘i ka‘apuni honua
Synopsis: The state visit of the emperor and empress of Japan took place in the United Kingdom between June 22 and June 28. Read more
Column: Aia iā wai ke kuleana no nā hua o ka ‘ōlelo Hawai‘i?
Synopsis: As more and more people learn Hawaiian, the language begins to enjoy greater practicality. As its value increases, so does competition for the right to use it. Read more
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