Column: Aloha nō kahi keiki ‘ike ‘ole i ke ‘ai’
Synopsis: The Hawaiian language movement has produced a community of speakers that is heavily dependent on verbal constructions. Read more
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Column: ‘O ke kaua honua ‘elua
Synopsis: This is a personal story of my grandfather who experienced World War II when he was 10 years old. This story was shared with me when I was 10 years old. Read more
Column: Ka Sipi o Theseus
Synopsis: While watching “Wandavision,” Vision’s interest is piqued when asked about Theseus’ Paradox. Read more
Column: ‘O ka ‘ōlelo ka ‘ai ali‘i lani e ola ai
Synopsis: Over the last several years, we’ve seen a resurgence of interest in things Hawaiian. From culture, land stewardship, and activism to local businesses and æÖlelo Hawaiæi. Read more
Column: E ho‘i paha i ke one o Luhi
Synopsis: Some newly created Hawaiian terms seem to have been invented simply to establish one-to-one correspondences with English words. Read more
Column: ‘A‘ohe mālama, pau i ka CRB
Synopsis: The coconut rhinoceros beetle is a new pest that poses an existential threat to some of our most precious trees and crops. Read more
Column: Ho‘opili mea ‘ai ma Lele
Synopsis: In the aftermath of the horrendous devastation in Lahaina, it is not surprising that enterprising law firms are advertising their services on TV. Read more
Column: Aloha nō kahi keiki ‘ike ‘ole i ka helu pūnaewele
Synopsis: The nature of public spaces is constantly reflective of technological advancement. In a recent trip to America, a layover in Denver was quite eye-opening. Read more
Column: E akahele i ka ‘ai kini ‘ūhā pua‘a?
Synopsis: The recent news, if it can be referred to as such, about the possible tainted Spam that was inadvertently shipped out to destinations in Texas, received air time here in Hawaiæi. Read more
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Column: Ho‘oili aku ‘o Mitt Romney i ke kuleana i nā ‘ōpio
Synopsis: U.S. Sen. Mitt Romney has declared publicly, via an article in the Deseret News, that he will not be seeking reelection when his current term comes to an end after next year. Read more
Column: Ka unuhi i kēlā wā, ka unuhi i kēia wā
Synopsis: Translation from English to Hawaiian at a time when Hawaiian was the language of the populace was an additive process. Read more
Column: Kū ke pilo i ka māhanahana mai o ka honua
Synopsis: The number of climate-related disasters that have occurred recently should, at the very least, dispel any notions that climate change is a hoax. Read more
Column: He mau mele keiki
Synopsis: This article provides some new Hawaiæi centric songs that we can sing to our keiki instead of foreign nursery rhymes and lullabies. Read more
Column: He keu a ke aloha ‘ole
Synopsis: Despite the human suffering in Lahaina, internet influencers are making insensitive jokes about the recent fires. Read more
Column: Pau a‘e nei ka malu o Lele i ka puhi ‘ia e ke ahi
Synopsis: A major fire in Lahaina has caused serious damage. How did it start? The story is still developing. Read more
Column: Kokōhikū ‘ia nā kīhāpai o Aotearoa
Synopsis: In a recent trip to Aotearoa, I was able to view, first-hand, the devastation caused by Cyclone Gabrielle back in February of this year. Read more
Column: He kula kiekie olelo Hawaii ko Kaneohe!
Synopsis: After 33 years of serving as an elementary Hawaiian Language Immersion setting, Ke Kula Kaiapuni o Puohala is finally a full Hawaiian Language, K-12 Immersion School, starting in the 2023-2024 school year. Read more
Column: Ka hiolo ‘ana o ‘Amelika Hui Pū ‘Ia – 2
Synopsis: Part 2. Like the rising and setting of the sun, throughout the history of the world, large empires rise and fall. Like the Roman empire, the U.S. empire will eventually fall. This two-part series compares the conditions inside the U.S. to those of the Roman empire before its collapse. Read more
Column: Ka hiolo ‘ana o ‘Amelika Hui Pū ‘Ia – 1
Synopsis: Like the rising and setting of the sun, throughout the history of the world, large empires rise and fall. Like the Roman empire, the U.S. empire will eventually fall. Read more
Column: No Keāiwaauali‘ikūikeao‘ōnohi
Synopsis: Dear friends honor Les Ceballos, one of Hawaiæi’s most respected icons in Hawaiian music, on his 70th birthday celebration held on Kauaæi. Read more
Column: ‘A‘ole he koholā ke ‘killer whale’, ‘a‘ole ho‘i he palaoa
Synopsis: The orca, also known as a killer whale, is not a whale. It is part of the dolphin family. More importantly, it is not a killer of people. Read more
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