By KAMAKAULANI GRAMBERG Synopsis: “Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything.” -— George Bernard Shaw
By Kekha Solis April A.H. Drexel is the curator of an art exhibit named, “‘a’ mini retort.” This exhibit encourages the viewer to think critically about “how/when/why/ where creative textualities can simultaneously contribute, complicate, and perhaps, distort understanding.” “‘a’ mini retort” runs April 30-June 1 at Mark’s Garage.
Na Kekeha Solis Synopsis: “Rainbow” should be a part of the University of Hawaii’s nickname.
By Keʻalaanuhea Ah Mook Sang Synopsis: Some things in life might be irritating and troublesome, but with trials and tribulations come time for learning and growth.
Na Halemano Kalahiki, Kawelau Wright a me ‘Ehulani Naki Synopsis: With Hawai'i State Assessment testing in our public schools, supporters of the Hawaiian Language Immersion Program have called for fair testing for immersion students whose academic proficiency is to be measured in a language other than that of school instruction.
Na Kaua Neumann Synopsis: Three boys decide to steal hubcaps to complete the look of their car, and to impress girls.
Na Kekeha Solis Synopsis: The Sixth Annual International Waikīkī Hula Conference will be held May 17-19. It pays tribute to 50 years of the Merrie Monarch Festival. Registration is open until midnight May 1.
Na Malia Melemai Synopsis: Procrastination can work in your favor, but sometimes it is not so favorable. E o'u mau makamaka e heluhelu nei i kēia wahi mo'olelo nūpepa, 'o kekahi hemahema o ka hale kanaka ka ho'opane'e 'ana i ka hana.
Na Lia O’Neill Keawe Synopsis: The 2013 I Ulu I Ke Kumu honorees are former U.S. Sen. Daniel Kahikina Akaka, Dr. Kekuni Blaisdell, Eddie and Myrna Kamae and Marvlee Kēhaulani Naukana-Gilding.
Na Kapi‘olani Akhay Synopsis: Sometimes we must learn lessons the hard-boiled way. So why not laugh about it?
Na Kekeha Solis Synopsis: Some lawmakers want to decriminalize pakalōlō.
Na Kekeha Solis Synopsis: State Rep. Faye Hanohano made some remarks that she has since apologized for. But were they racist or ethnic slurs?
Na Kekeha Solis Synopsis: Bill 1 (2013) of the City Council of Honolulu has been tabled for now.
Na Kekeha Solis Synopsis: A new bill in the Senate, SB 1235, supports Hawaiian-language television.
Na Laiana Wong Synopsis: The ups and downs of Valentine’s Day. It’s not always a smooth ride.
By KEKHA SOLIS Perhaps misunderstanding the Bible or not knowing the Bible well enough is why former Honolulu City Councilman Gary Okino has no tolerance for homosexuals.
By KEKEHA SOLIS Synopsis: Mahalo to Aunty Gladys Grace, who recently passed away, for teaching and ensuring that the art of weaving lauhala continues on.
Na Kekeha Solis Synopsis: The media is fast to make Manti Te’o look bad, without knowing if he was a part of the hoax or not.
Na Kaikaina Kekua Synopsis: Putting one’s child into Hawaiian immersion school is a privilege and comes with responsibility for the child as well as the parents.
Na ‘Analu Perez Synopsis: One of our leaders, Soli Niheu, has passed away. His funeral services begin at noon today at ‘Iolani Palace.
By Kekeha Solis Due to the recent shooting spree in Connecticut, the issue of gun control has resurfaced.
By Na DAVID LEE TER‘I ROGERS Synopsis: What is language used for — to earn money or to communicate with others? And whose place is it to make the decision about which languages have value?
Na Iasona Ellinwood, Kalani Kuloloia a me Kapi‘olani Akhay Synopsis: Reviving observance of holidays such as Restoration Day ensures that we do not forget Hawai‘i’s past.
Na Lia O’Neill Keawe A journey of an ordinary person displaying extraordinary actions and behavior.
Na Kekeha Solis Synopsis: The holiday season is here, the time of festive cheering. Urge friends and family to not drink and drive or speed recklessly.
By Kekeka Solis Celebrating Hawaiian Independence Day, Makawalu presents Lā Kū'oko'a Aloha 'Āina Concert on Nov. 28 at 4:30 p.m.
Na Puanani Kama Synopsis: I would encourage all pregnant women to consider opting for natural childbirth practices.
Na Kekeha Solis Synopsis: President Barack Obama has another four years. But is even eight years enough to make a difference? Maybe the term should be longer, or there should be no two-term limit.
Na Kekeha Solis Synopsis: Let’s not get lax about tsunamis.
Na Laiana Wong Synopsis: This issue marks a milestone for Kauakükalahale — 10 years and counting!
Na Kekeha Solis Gay conversion therapy? What the ...? Mahalo, California Gov. Jerry Brown, for a step in the right direction in saving our society from the brink of idiocy.
Na Loloku Great love, affection and admiration of many for a kama of Hawai'i who is deeply respected and loved, Keali'i Reichel.
Na Iasona Ellinwood laua ‘o Ku‘ukaikainaaloha Kekua While there is nothing wrong with Hawaiian words being used in English, sometimes the original meaning is lost.
Na Kekeha Solis Synopsis: American leaders need to look to the source.
Na Kekeha Solis Synopsis: Is the American government really so worried about free speech
Na Kanoe Kealoha a me Pi‘ilani McGuire Synopsis: Students in Hawai'i’s public and private schools face many similar challenges. Teachers from both sectors comment on the value of school uniforms.
Na Kekeha Solis Synopsis: September brings the 66th Annual Aloha Festivals.
Na Kekeha Solis 'Onipa'a Sunday and our beloved Queen’s birthday. • The 66th Annual Aloha Festivals is this month.
Na Kekeha Solis Synopsis: Is it going to come down to rail transit for the mayoral race?
Na Lia Keawe a me Kekeha Solis Synopsis: Indigenous peoples meet in Montana to “make medicine” for us to heal. And a part of a poem by Jennifer Greene sums up that experience beautifully. (The poem was translated into Hawaiian.)
Na Kekeha Solis Synopsis: Some people who find the actions of the badminton teams who were disqualified at the Olympics to be immoral or unethical, actually have no problem with an illegal overthrow or a bayonet constitution.
Na Kekeha Solis Synopsis: Are only strength and skill promoted at the Olympic Games? Strategy and intelligence are not encouraged? Let the badminton players who were disqualified back in the tournament.
Na Kekeha Solis Synopsis: Sovereignty Restoration Day will be celebrated this Sunday at Thomas Square Park, which brings to question what else needs to be restored.
Na Kekeha Solis Everyone should learn another language and use English less.
Na Kekeha Solis Synopsis: There is a third University of Hawai'i football player who is alleged to have driven drunk? How did that happen?
Na Kekeha Solis Synopsis: Drivers need to pay attention on the freeway and to realize that an ambulance isn’t clearing the way for them.
Na Kekeha Solis Synopsis: Accidental or intentional brush fires can get out of hand.
Na Kekeha Solis Synopsis: Discussion about the sale of Läna'i.
Na Kekeha Solis Synopsis: Discussion of the national anthem, Hawai'i Pono'ī and Kamehameha I and other good ali'i and mō'i.
Na Kekeha Solis Synopsis: Discussion of the transit of Venus and the names of the planets that orbit the sun.
Na Kekeha Solis Synopsis: Continuation of discussion about translating names.
Na Kekeha Solis Synopsis: The Lauhala Weaving workshop, Ka Ulu Lauhala O Kona, and its teachers and students inspire one to weave.
Na Kekeha Solis Synopsis: Hawai'inuiākea is proud to have graduated 30 undergraduate students and eight master’s degree students.
Na Kekeha Solis Synopsis: There are many examples of English names that were translated into Hawaiian by first-language speakers of Hawaiian, whether they were people’s names or place names.
Na Kekeha Solis Synopsis: Hawai'inuiākea is proud to announce another successful Ph.D. defense of one of its faculty members. • Synopsis: One more successful MA defense for Hawai'inuiākea.
Na Kekeha Solis Synopsis: Metta World Peace probably has a future in Hollywood. His punishment should have been far worse.
Na Kekeha Solis Synopsis: Ali'i knew their words were heeded. Therefore, they usually made statements with the idea of a better life for their people.
Na Kekeha Solis Synopsis: What does being an official language mean? Continued from last week.
Na Kekeha Solis Synopsis: What does being an “official language” mean? Perhaps the state needs to take action so that Hawaiian really is an “official language.”
Na Kekeha Solis Synopsis: Another student of the M.A. program of Kawaihuelani Center for Hawaiian Language successfully defends his thesis.
Na Kapā ‘Anaokalāokeola Oliveira Synopsis: A new beloved baby girl of Kahakuloa has blessed Edward Apiu Alika Apo and Katrina-Ann Rose-Marie Kapā'anaokalāokeola Oliveira.
Na Lia O'Neill Keawe Synopsis: I Ulu I Ke Kumu honors five community members who have made a commitment to excellence in Native Hawaiian education.
Na David Lee Rogers Synopsis: Last month, a Native American student in Wisconsin was punished for speaking her native language in school. Those who tell others to speak English are those who are rude and hypocritical in their own words by denying others’ freedom of speech.
By Kekeha Solis Synopsis: Another interesting master’s defense of a student of Kawaihuelani Center for Hawaiian Language at the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa and The 6th annual International Waikiki Hula Conference
Na Kekeha Solis Synopsis: Children had their own set of checks and balances in the days of old to curb unwanted behavior. This may be a necessary step for our kids.
Na Kekeha Solis Synopses: A native of Hoæolehua successfully defends her M.A. thesis under Kawaihuelani Center for Hawaiian Language. And, mahalo to those who gathered at Kawaiahaæo Church to protest and fight for our küpuna.
Synopsis: Great presentations from two students from the MA program of Kawaihuelani.
Synopsis: The beginning of Norm Chow’s building of the legacy of the Rainbow Warriors. Let’s hope the trend continues in the following years of his contract.
Synopsis: Race to the top. Why? Maybe we should not rush there. Taking our time might be better. The American education system had hundreds of years to get to the top. Now, we need to get there in four years.
Synopsis: Should we have a casino in Hawai'i? It could be scary.
By Kekeha Solis Synopsis: The Los Angeles Lakers’ Andrew Bynum has played better than usual since his return. But why was his suspension reduced?
By Kekeha Solis Synopsis: Happy New Year. A lot of things happened in 2011. Let’s be prepared for 2012.
By Kekeha Solis Synopsis: Hurray for Norm Chow. But do Hawaiians always get the short end of the stick? Or prejudged not to be able to do the job?
Na Kalei Kawaa What could possibly be next? With an ever-growing GMO issue, Aqua Bounty Technology brings “Frankerfish” to the plate.
Na Kekeha Solis Companies that do business in Hawai'i should have responsibilities. Mahalo to those on Moloka'i who are voicing their concerns.
By Kekeha Solis Synopsis: Some Ānuenue fans need to be more supportive and not just fair-weather fans.
By Kahala Johnson Synopsis: Makawalu Lā Kū'oko'a celebration on Monday, Nov. 28, 2011.
By Kekeha Solis Synopsis: Hawaiian songs and Hawaiian language should be taught in public schools from kindergarten until 12th grade.
By Kekeha Solis Synopsis: Once again, as usual, we reach elsewhere for something, instead of grabbing the one right in front of our face.
By Kekeha Solis Synopsis: Drastic tuition raises at the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa will not solve the problem.
By Kekeha Solis Synopsis: Continuation of last week's column, which references a speech by J. Kahinu in 1871 that relates to us in the present time.
By Kekeha Solis Synopsis: References a speech by J. Kahinu in 1871, that relates to us in the present time. We should heed his words.
By Kekeha Solis Synopsis: Strive for the best and never give up. Steve Jobs was not always successful.
By Kekeha Solis Synopsis: The Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to three women who have continued to work to bring peace in the world.
Na Kekeha Solis Nobody will deny that finding unexploded ordnance possibly saves lives. Perhaps the governor should have learned the 'ōlelo no'eau, “I ali'i ke ali'i i ke kanaka.”
Na Kekeha Solis With a few recent suspected deaths or serious injuries because of a difference of opinion, we should follow examples from our kūpuna for positivity.
By Laiana Wong Synopsis: People who build their houses by the sea should be prepared for possible disaster. It’s just a matter of time before some sort of act of nature occurs. Should the rest of us be required to pay for someone else’s gamble? I don’t think so.
By Kekeha Solis Synopsis: Everybody's finances are dwindling, but prices are going up, with the possibility that University of Hawai'i tuition is going to increase again.
Na Laiana Wong Synopsis: One must have money in order to borrow money, even if it isn’t needed. A person who really needs to borrow money, particularly for a mortgage, can’t qualify.
Na Laiana Wong Synopsis: Despite the apparent economic hard times that we currently face, the prime interest rate is supposed to remain low for the next two years. Furthermore, it’s still difficult to get a table at some local restaurants. Recession, what recession?
By Kekeha Solis Synopsis: Discussion on the wise saying, "Let the eyes observe; let the ears listen; let the mouth be shut."
Na Maiko Doi Synopsis: Work together with Ka 'Ohana o Kalaupapa to find more information about those who were sent to Kalaupapa and honor the legacy of their lives.
Na Kekeha Solis How did the national debt get out of hand and what to do?
Na Kekeha Solis Newsbits from the past week — Kumu Charles K. Kaupu, Jr. of Maui passes away; the Brian Viloria-Julio Cesar Miranda fight; the Queen Lili'uokalani Keiki Hula Competition.
By Kekeha Solis Synopsis: Perhaps more water catchments are necessary.
Na Laiana Wong A person is recognized as being of a certain race based on genealogical connections. It is not something that one can aspire to be.
By Laiana Wong Synopsis: All kānaka maoli should be united and not divided by blood quantum.
An examination of the politics of naming, with a particular focus on the label "Hawaiian."
Na Laiana Wong This week we mark the first anniversary of the Honolulu Star-Advertiser and are grateful for its continued support of the Hawaiian language column Kauakūkalahale.
By Kekeha Solis Synopsis: Discusses the Ka Makaainana articles on May 7 and 28 and rewriting history.