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
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
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
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
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
Synopsis: The Titan seems to have been broken into bits and pieces and lost to the sea. Are its passengers somehow at fault? Read more
Synopsis: Waltine Nauta, the personal valet of the former president, has been charged alongside his boss and could conceivably go to prison. Read more
Synopsis: It is not necessary to wash clothes every time they are worn. If they don’t smell, just hang them out so that you can wear them again. This will help to conserve water. Read more
Synopsis: Some people say that the recent not-guilty verdict of Michael Hirokawa of attempted second-degree murder, kidnapping and three counts of first-degree sexual assault may cause victims of sexual assault to be afraid to come forward. Read more
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Synopsis: Why is AI important to us, the people of Polynesia? Is this a new thing, or merely a natural extension of our disciplined practice? Read more
Synopsis: GPT-4 by OpenAI could be a step toward “technological singularity,” a state in which technology grows out of control, and ultimately takes over control of the relationship between humans and machines. Read more
Synopsis: There is a new drug threat on the horizon. Fentanyl and heroin are being cut with animal tranquilizers, making Narcan and naloxone ineffective remedies for overdose victims. Read more
Synopsis: Debates light up over the naming of a new hybridized plant in Hawaiæi. Read more
Synopsis: Debates light up over the naming of a new hybridized plant in Hawaiæi. Read more
Synopsis: Recently, my wife and I had the opportunity to visit the old print house on the grounds of Lahainaluna High School. Read more
Synopsis: Much to everyone’s surprise, Mayor Rick Blangiardi announced that the Honolulu rail will open to the public this upcoming summer 2023. Read more
Synopsis: The history of surfing: Rooted in Hawaiæi as the birthplace of surfing, the culture has become well-known around the world, with innovations from the designs of the boards to the multitude of tricks done while riding the waves. Read more
Synopsis: On the last Thursday of each month, UH-Mänoa’s Kawaihuelani Center for Hawaiian Language hosts a space where students and the public are invited to hone their Hawaiian language skills. Read more
Synopsis: Supporting Hawaiian-owned businesses allows Native Hawaiians to perpetuate our culture in these ever-changing times. Read more
Synopsis: Surfing is a favorite pastime of those who take part in it. A competition is currently taking place on Instagram that celebrates a tradition of composing a chant or song that honors the relationship between the surfer and surfboard. Read more
Synopsis: Kala seaweed is important to Hawaiian culture, and it is finally getting the recognition it deserves as the new official seaweed of the state. Read more
