Synopsis: The following is a recipe for a keto-friendly chili that should be both satisfying and delicious for those who use fat as a source of energy instead of carbs. No beans, no rice, but plenty æono! Read more
Synopsis: The American military is the largest polluter in the world. With 4,900 bases spread across 70 countries, its environmental impact is far-reaching and the list of contaminants is broad. Read more
Synopsis: Two newscasters in Australia were rebuked by some for speaking ill of Novak Djokovic and his devious entry into their country. They didn’t realize they were being filmed, so they spoke quite candidly. Read more
Synopsis: In past conflicts, America has always managed to place the blame on its enemy. After Jan. 6, 2021, however, it became clear that America is its own enemy. Read more
Synopsis: I don’t wish to be a killjoy, but Makahiki is both a time to play and a time to maintain kapu. There is an ever-increasing number of problems to attend to here, in Hawaii, and neglecting to do so should be a violation of kapu. Read more
Synopsis: The water situation near Red Hill is still in flux. A deputy assistant secretary of the Navy has downplayed the “crisis” while his own people are being poisoned, relocated and advised not to drink the water. Read more
Hawaiians have inhabited the area since 300-600 AD. There are two heiau and huge sand dunes where many generations are buried. The Hawaiian Islands Land Trust purchased the land and now use it as an historical and wildlife preserve, open to the public Read more
Synopsis: The American Navy is ostensibly here in Hawaiæi to protect us from foreign aggression. What we actually need is protection from the American Navy. Read more
Synopsis: There has been a recent contamination of the water supply in the Moanalua area caused by leaks in the fuel tank storage facility of Kapükakï (Red Hill) due to neglect by the United States Navy. Read more
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Synopsis: Conversations in Hawaiian are rarely heard outside of classes. How can we encourage others to speak to each other in Hawaiian? Read more
Synopsis: November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month. Alzheimer’s is a fairly recent disease for us as Hawaiians to navigate, as our life expectancies have drastically increased from the 19th century. Read more
Synopsis: Kalaunuiohua, a chief in the 14th century, prophesied: “The trees of the plains will dwell on the land; the trees of the native land will vanish.” Read more
Synopsis: Some international people have fallen in love with Japanese traditions. Their enthusiasm for learning about Japanese culture is tremendous. Their passions show the importance of perpetuating traditions inherited from küpuna. Read more
Synopsis: As Hawaiians, we should try to utilize our precious possessions instead of displaying them behind the glass barriers of museums. Everything we had was functional and those functions should be perpetuated. Read more
Synopsis: The Hawaiian proverb, “Be silent lest a wind arise,” serves as a good lesson for us today in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Just as fishermen had to silence their voices to obtain their fish, we today need to perform a different kind of “silencing.” Read more
Synopsis: Drinking awa is a much better alternative to drinking alcohol. I had no choice but to abandon alcohol, and although it was rough going at first, I have found awa to be much preferable. Read more
Synopsis: Folks have begun to notice that there is a racially based double standard when it comes to the news coverage of missing women. Some clearly receive more attention than others. Read more
Synopsis: The eruption at Kïlauea has produced an extremely fine glasslike form of lava called lauoho o Pele, or Pele’s hair. This article examines Western spelling conventions that have been imposed on Hawaiian words. Read more
Synopsis: The woman from Illinois who allegedly used a fake vaccination card to avoid quarantine has been mocked for spelling Moderna incorrectly. The state of Hawaiæi, however, released her based on her word that she would return for trial. Who is the real fool here? Read more
Synopsis: The peaceful community of Haæikü has been reacting to disrespectful intrusions, primarily by tourists and service people, for years. It’s time to dismantle the stairs that keep drawing them to that location. Read more
Synopsis: A new variant of the coronavirus has just appeared. It is a “variant of interest” at this time, and should not be a cause for concern. Its name is “Mu” or “Myu,” depending on who is spelling or pronouncing it. We should call it “Mü” in Hawaiian. Read more
