Column: ‘O ka pua‘a ‘āhiu, ‘o ke kanaka, ‘a‘ohe wehena i laila

• By Laiana Wong
• Feb. 22, 2025
• 2

Synopsis: When pigs are confronted by threats to their survival, they tend to flee. Read more

Column: He aloha nō nā inoa maoli o ka ‘āina, mahele 2

• By Laiana Wong
• Feb. 15, 2025

Synopsis: Even when our intent is to honor traditional place names, and the stories that go along with them, that intent can be undermined by confusion. Read more

Column: He aloha nō nā inoa maoli o ka ‘āina

• By Laiana Wong
• Feb. 8, 2025
• 1

Synopsis: The true names of places where we live provide an important connection to our history and the worldview that goes along with it. Read more

Column: He ‘onohi ‘ula i ka lani

• By Hoaloha Westcott
• Feb. 1, 2025
• 2

Traditional Hawaiian knowledge is gradually disappearing and needs to be perceived as a way to perpetuate the Hawaiian culture and worldview during this overbearing technological time that we live in today. Read more

Column: Ho’i ka ‘oiwi i kona ‘aina ‘oiwi

• By Laiana Wong
• Jan. 25, 2025

Synopsis: Leonard Peltier is being allowed to return to his reservation after almost 50 years of incarceration for a crime that has never really been proven. Read more

Kauakukalahale column: Ho’omalolo kaua ma Gaza

• By Laiana Wong
• Jan. 17, 2025

Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire. If this holds up, infrastructure and lives will need to be rebuilt. It is important that politics don’t get in the way. Read more

Column: Komo aku i ka ha’i ko’a

• By Laiana Wong
• Jan. 11, 2025
• 3

Synopsis: American expansionism has bullied the world for centuries. Now President-elect Donald Trump is talking about continuing that tradition. Read more

Column: Huluhulu weuweu kau i ka puka ihu

• By Laiana Wong
• Jan. 4, 2025
• 3

Some scientists are saying that trimming nose hair removes a natural defense mechanism against disease, and the act itself can actually be dangerous. Read more

Column: Aloha Hapenuia, Loa’a anei ka ‘alemanaka hou?

• By Moana Ozawa
• Dec. 28, 2024
• 2

The Hawaiian ancient calendar used lunar phases. Read more

Column: Pehea no ho’i la?

• By Laiana Wong
• Dec. 21, 2024
• 4

Synopsis: Calques in Hawaiian from English detract from the goal of revitalizing Hawaiian for use in present and future contexts. Read more

Column: Ka i ka ‘ino, no ka ‘ino

• By Laiana Wong
• Dec. 13, 2024

Is it possible to “return evil for evil?” Read more

Column: Nakanawai olelo Palani o Quebec

• By Hoaloha Westcott
• Dec. 7, 2024

There are Canadian laws to preserve the language of colonization. Perhaps some of these laws should be adopted to preserve the Hawaiian language and culture. Read more

Column: He Makahehi, a he Hehi wale nō paha?

• By HILINA‘IIKAPONOAUPUNIO‘UMIALILOA SAI-DUDOIT
• Nov. 30, 2024
• 2

The author questions the propriety of wearing the Hawaiian flag on one’s feet. Read more

Column: He mau hua ‘olelo Kaua’i

• By Kamakaokalani Gallagher
• Nov. 23, 2024

Column: E ho‘i nā kama Hawai‘i i kahakai

• By Kala Diaz
• Nov. 16, 2024

Synopsis: In our small archipelago, many of us thrive in the ocean that surrounds us. Read more

Column: O palamimo ka lima i ka ho‘okani pila

• By Kekua Nakahara and Pu‘uwai Nakahara
• Nov. 9, 2024

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

• By Kaleolani Ahlo and Keolamaupono Sagario
• Nov. 2, 2024

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

• By Laiana Wong
• Oct. 26, 2024

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