Column: Kāhāhā! Eia a‘e ho‘i ke ka‘aahi uila o Honolulu
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
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Column: Ka mo‘olelo no ka he‘e nalu Hawai‘i
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
Column: Hui Kama‘ilio
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
Column: Kāko‘o ‘oihana Hawai‘i
Synopsis: Supporting Hawaiian-owned businesses allows Native Hawaiians to perpetuate our culture in these ever-changing times. Read more
Column: He he‘e nalu ‘oe?
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
Column: E kala i ka limu kala!
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
Column: ‘Ike hou ana i ka nani a‘o Hilo
Synopsis: The annual Merrie Monarch Festival is on for the week of April 12. With COVID-19 restrictions lifted for the 60th anniversary celebration, Hilo is the place to be for hula enthusiasts from across Hawaiæi. Read more
Column: ‘O ‘oe a ‘o au, nalo ia mea
Synopsis: The consequences of being hardheaded can be harmful to others, but they remain forever with the hardheaded one. Read more
Column: Makani pāhili ma Aotearoa
Synopsis: The cyclone that hit the Eastern coast of Aotearoa’s North Island should wake us up to the apocalyptic ravages of global warming and climate change. Read more
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Column: Ho‘āla ‘ia ka Mauli Ola
Synopsis: We learned a lot from the COVID pandemic about disease and those most vulnerable to it. The Mauli Ola Initiative will offer a practical educational avenue to rejuvenate mauli ola and food security and healing for at-risk groups. Read more
Column: ‘O ka palaoa pae, no ke ali‘i ia.
Synopsis: Last week, a sperm whale was found dead on a Kauai beach. Unlike a previous incident four years ago, this whale was not poached for its teeth. Read more
Kauakukalahale: Lilo ke eo ia Shephardson ma ka ‘Eddie’
Synopsis: The Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational was held this past Sunday, and Waimea lifeguard Luke Shephardson outpointed the previous winner, John John Florence, to secure this year’s championship. Read more
Column: ChatGPT, i pōmaika‘i ia iā wai?
Synopsis: The advent of the ChatGPT, a bot that can communicate with its users and provide communicative feedback to their inquiries, will likely change the face of mass education. Read more
Column: ‘Onipa‘a ka Mō‘īwahine ‘o Lili‘uokalani
Synopsis: The 130th anniversary of the overthrow of our constitutional monarchy is upon us, and there will be a march on Tuesday from the Royal Mausoleum at Maunaæala to æIolani Palace. Read more
Column: Na wai ia e kia‘i i ke ao kūlohelohe?
Synopsis: Man’s impact on the environment is unmistakable. There are examples such as the great Pacific garbage patch and the numerous effects resulting from climate change. Read more
Kauakukalahale: Ku‘u ‘ia ka palu i pi‘i ka moano
Synopsis: George Santos, recently elected congressman for the state of New York, has been vilified for lying about his credentials. Read more
Column: Ka ‘ai nana i ke ola
Synopsis: Although I have been committed to a low- carb Keto diet for a number of years, some carbs are actually beneficial to our health. Read more
Column: Hō‘āhewa ‘ia i ka mālama ‘āina
Synopsis: When a Hawaiian tells people not to leave rubbish all over the place and not to bother the dolphins at Makua, he is charged with terroristic threatening. Read more
Column: Haumia ka honua: I hewa ho‘i iā wai?
Synopsis: As the gap widens between the technologically advanced countries and those who trail behind, so does the gap in wealth that has been built on projects that threaten the life of our planet. Read more
Column: He hopena ‘ino paha kā ka huhū o Pele
Synopsis: The recent eruption has caused concerns for safety on the island of Hawaii. People wishing to witness firsthand the awesome power of Pele might be putting themselves at risk. Read more
Column: Aia paha ka pū i ka lima o ka pupule?
Synopsis: The U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled that law-abiding citizens can carry guns outside of the home for the purposes of self-defense. Read more
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