Column: Pehea no ho’i la?

• By Laiana Wong
• Dec. 21, 2024
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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

Column: Ma hea ka Hawai‘i o ke Kulanui o Hawai‘i?

• By Laiana Wong
• Oct. 19, 2024

Are locals incapable of leading ourselves into the future? Read more

Column: Pālua maila ka ‘ino ma Pololika

• By Laiana Wong
• Oct. 12, 2024

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

• By Laiana Wong
• Oct. 5, 2024

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

• By Laiana Wong
• Sept. 28, 2024

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

• By Laiana Wong
• Sept. 21, 2024

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

Column: ‘Ako ‘ia ke oho a lae‘anae

• By Laiana Wong
• Sept. 14, 2024

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

• By Laiana Wong
• Sept. 7, 2024

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

• By Laiana Wong
• Aug. 31, 2024

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

• By Laiana Wong
• Aug. 24, 2024

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