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
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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
Column: Hele ka haumāna i ke kula, hele pū me ke kelepona?
Synopsis: Should students be allowed to use their cellphones in school? Despite all the pitfalls that could occur, the cellphone can be a valuable asset for education. Of course, it needs to be used judiciously. Read more
Column: E kauoha ‘ia ana nā ‘ōpio e komo i ka ‘oihana kaua?
Synopsis: The military has been relying on volunteers for over 50 years. Recently, however, it has not been able to meet its intended quotas. Read more
Column: Aia iā wai ke kuleana no ka papakū o ka moana?
Synopsis: A new issue has arisen regarding the mining of metals from the ocean floor. Read more
Column: Kūkala maka‘ala makani ka‘a wiliwili ma Wikonesina
Synopsis: While visiting family in Wisconsin, we experienced a tornado watch and had to shelter in the basement. Read more
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Column: E hiki mai ana ke au o ke ka‘alele
Synopsis: After many years of trial and error in the efforts to create a flying car, it looks as though it might not take much longer. Read more
Column: Āhea e pakele ai ka paka lōlō i ka hā‘ili‘ili ‘ia mai?
Synopsis: Paka lölö has been vilified by some members of the public, and many innocent people have had their reputations tarnished by the war on drugs. Read more
Column: No ka lole Hawai‘i, a no ka lole Aloha
Synopsis: Aloha wear and lole Hawaiæi are often confused because they share vibrant designs reminiscent of Hawaiæi, but they serve different cultural roles. Read more
Column: Kāua i ka pahupahu pilioki!
Synopsis: A retelling of “Kekahi Mau Olelo Noeau a na Kupuna,” an article published by the newspaper Ka Nupepa Kuokoa on Sept. 28, 1922. T Read more
Column: Ola ka ‘ōlelo i ka lohe ‘ia o ka leo a me ka ‘ike ‘ia o ka hua
Synopsis: How can spoken Hawaiian become more commonly used and heard? Read more
Column: Mai hea mai ke aloha o nā lole aloha?
Synopsis: Through the famous muæumuæu and attire of this era, we will attempt to show what makes aloha attire and adornments Hawaiian and how the love for aloha attire has lived on. Read more
Column: He ‘ino kā ka albizia
Synopsis: There are many negative impacts of the albizia tree species on Hawaii’s native flora and fauna on Oahu. Read more
Column: Pāhiku ka wela i ko ka ‘ōnohi o ka lā
Synopsis: A new form of energy is on the horizon. Read more
Column: Ua hiolo ka hale kū ka‘a o Ward Warehouse
Synopsis: This week marked the final piece of demolition on the Ward Warehouse lot. Read more
Column: Shohei: E ola ka moho puni ke ao
Synopsis: Shohei Ohtani is the highest-paid athlete in any sport in North America. Can that protect him from the dangers of gambling? Read more
Column: Puni au i ke kope Hawai‘i?
Synopsis: Some types of coffee sport Hawaiian place names, suggesting that their beans are grown in Hawaiæi. Read more
Column: He Pane na ‘O-u-ka-maka-o-ka-wauke-oi-opiopio’
Synopsis: An interesting debate in the old Hawaiian newspapers reveals a penchant for smack talking in Hawaiian. Read more
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