Synopsis: Two Hawaiian men were found guilty of a hate crime for beating up a haole on Maui back in 2014. The hate crime was not based on the beating, but on the use of racially suggestive terminology during the course of the assault. Read more
Synopsis: The pivot that Gov. David Ige is making toward clean, renewable energy looks promising on its face. After a long history of dispossession, however, we native peoples find it difficult to trust anything the state does. Read more
Synopsis: The legalization of marijuana in Hawaii is looking like a real possibility. If it can help ease pain and help people to relax, it should be legalized. Read more
Synopsis: Mauna Loa, the world’s largest active volcano, has been experiencing an increase in earthquakes, a sign of impending eruption. Read more
Synopsis: The climate crisis threatens Hawaiæi with sea-level rise and extreme weather events. One way to help mitigate the effects is to plant trees across all the islands to bind the carbon from greenhouse gas emissions. Read more
Synopsis: This article discusses the importance of remembering our mo’olelo, or histories. By remembering our histories, we remember our nation. This article also introduces the new podcast, Poi Beaul, that may help revitalize moæolelo printed in the Hawaiian language newspapers. Read more
Synopsis: There is a growing problem on the island of Maui with dirt bikes that some people are driving illegally on the roads. Read more
Synopsis: The hurricane that hit Florida was potent. It was ranked at No. 5 among all Florida hurricanes. Despite the warnings, there are still people who chose to stay on or who did not have the means to leave. Read more
Synopsis: A reconfigured “van cam” program is about to begin on Oæahu. With a few changes, perhaps this program will last with no financial loss and a significant decrease in accidents due to people who run red lights. Read more
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Synopsis: In a comparison of the 50 so-called states, Hawaiæi was ranked third in overall diversity. A number of areas were evaluated including racial and ethnic diversity (first) and linguistic diversity (ninth). But we were 28th in educational attainment, suggesting that education in English has not been ideal. Read more
Synopsis: It is about time that Hawaiian is heard regularly via the various media outlets available. Inroads have been made in this area by other indigenous communities in order to normalize their languages. Read more
Synopsis: Our language will survive if it is heard. It is not enough for it merely to be seen. We look forward to putting an audio file of each column on social media so that it can be heard as well as read. Read more
Synopsis: The burning of fossil fuels is degrading the health of our planet and putting the health of all humankind at risk. As California tries to implement changes to how we power our vehicles, we must ask whether or not that alone is sufficient. Read more
Synopsis: My wife and I recently visited Iceland. It is a very interesting place that is unlike Hawaiæi, but it does share some similarities. Read more
Synopsis: Hawaiians have been flying the Hawaiian flag upside-down to indicate distress via illegal occupation. The pro-choice movement has been flying the American flag upside-down to indicate a state of distress as well. Read more
Synopsis: Alex Jones is no saint. He said some pretty awful things on air. His words were reckless but he seemed to speak with impunity, as though he believed his country when it said he had a right to free speech Read more
Synopsis: The state of Hawaiæi has officially recognized Lä Hoæihoæi Ea as an official day of observance. Despite the obvious hypocrisy, this is a positive step along the path toward sovereignty. Read more
Synopsis: The Miconia crenata, or the devil’s leaf, as I am calling it, is a noxious weed and was ranked in the top 100 invasive species of the world by the IUCN Invasive Species Specialist Group. Read more
Synopsis: A new law has been proposed for Maui that would make it illegal to have lights on at night in public places and at private homes. Read more
Synopsis: Is Brittney Griner being detained in a Russian jail unlawfully? My heart goes out to her, and I believe she doesn’t deserve to be held, but Russian laws will prevail there. Read more
Synopsis: There were 53 people who died tragically while being smuggled through Texas from the Mexican border. The truck they were in was abandoned on a country road at a place known as “the mouth of the wolf.” Read more
