By Na Kekeha Solis Synopsis: Hawai'inuiākea is proud to have graduated 30 undergraduate students and eight master’s degree students.
By 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.
By 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.
By Na Kekeha Solis Synopsis: Metta World Peace probably has a future in Hollywood. His punishment should have been far worse.
By 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.
By Na Kekeha Solis Synopsis: What does being an official language mean? Continued from last week.
By 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.”
By Na Kekeha Solis Synopsis: Another student of the M.A. program of Kawaihuelani Center for Hawaiian Language successfully defends his thesis.
By 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.
By 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.
By 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
By 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.
By 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?
By Na Kalei Kawaa What could possibly be next? With an ever-growing GMO issue, Aqua Bounty Technology brings “Frankerfish” to the plate.
By 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.
By 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.”
By 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.
By 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.
By 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."
By 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.
By Na Kekeha Solis How did the national debt get out of hand and what to do?
By 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.
By 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."
By 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.
By Kupopou Continuation of “Pōmaika'i i nā mikanele?” on May 7, 2011.
By Wong Kauakukalahale Lance Waiokeola Ka'owili disappeared at Sandy Beach Park.
By Hawai'inuiākea School of Hawaiian Knowledge Congratulations to the Spring 2011 graduates of Hawai'inuiākea School of Hawaiian Knowledge.
By Kupopou An author in 1895 discusses his ideas on issues related to the missionaries who came to Hawai'i.
By Kekeha Solis Questioning the reason for limiting medical marijuana prescriptions to only patients suffering from multiple sclerosis, cancer, HIV, AIDS, and/or glaucoma.
By Kekeha Solis A response to people who feel the human services programs, especially programs for Native Hawaiians, are a waste of money.
By Kekeha Solis A few ideas on how to offset the budget shortfall in order to lessen proposed cuts to human services programs.
By Kekeha Solis The Kōkua For Japan Benefit Concert is tomorrow.
By Keao NeSmith The House takes on House Concurrent Resolution 107.
By Keao NeSmith Synopsis: Judge Kollar-Kotelly acknowledges the validity of the Cleveland-Liliʻuokalani Agreement.
Synopsis: The "I Ulu I Ke Kumu" award honors individuals who have made a commitment to excellence in native Hawaiian education.
By Hiapokeikikāne K. Perreira This expression of love and rememberance for Herb Kawainui Kāne, who recently passed on, was submitted by our good friend Hiapo Perreira of the University of Hawai'i at Hilo.
By Kekeha Solis We are on the right track with the governor’s courageous signing of Senate Bill 232. Or are we?
By Laiana Wong A bill to allow the sale of hand pounded poi meets resistance at the Legislature.
By Laiana Wong Part of the Deep Waters series of film productions being exhibited at the University of Hawaii includes the 10th film produced by Eddie and Myrna Kamae entitled "Those Who Came Before."
By Laiana Wong The First World Parliament of Indigenous Peoples was convened in Tumkur, India, last month.
By Laiana Wong Many of the indigenous Dalit people of India live in abject poverty with literally no pot to urinate in. Such abject poverty is certainly difficult for us to imagine.
By Keao NeSmith To raise Hawai'i’s competitive edge, we must foster curiosity.
By Keao NeSmith Synopsis: Rail creates a Catch-22 for ancient remains.
By Keao NeSmith What we do to the environment affects our way of life.
By Keao NeSmith January is a solemn month of reflection in Hawai'i — even a hundred years later.
By Laiana Wong A short story about a trip to Kaho'olawe to observe the winter solstice. Learning to appreciate and understand the importance of the sun and all aspects of life.
By Laiana Wong Hawaii state Sen. Clayton Hee, in his fight to save the shark population in the Pacific, has been helping the Guamanian legislature to pass a similar bill to the one he authored here in Hawai'i.<
By Laiana Wong Synopsis: Teach for America continues to siphon funds from our community for its failed program.
By Keao NeSmith Harnessing the power of animation can help ensure the preservation of Hawaiian as a living language.
By Keao NeSmith The U.S.’s use of Hawai‘i-based personnel jeopardizes its position.
By Keao NeSmith ‘Iolani Palace lights it up for the season.
By Laiana Wong It is time to celebrate! Kauanoe Kamanā has successfully defended her dissertation at UH-Hilo as three other Hawaiians are poised to defend their dissertations at Mānoa.
By Ruth Wong Western remedies are highly intrusive both physically and psychologically and are generally unattractive to many Hawaiians.
By S.L. No‘eau Warner Nä Koa o Änuenue football braves another exciting season with speed and running.
By Keao NeSmith Kauakūkalahale poses three questions to gubernatorial candidates on Hawaiian immersion schools.
By Na Maiko Doi, Kawena Komeiji me Kalei Kawa‘a Voting is important for the progression of Hawai‘i.
By S. No ‘eau Warner Turn out to vote “No” on the issue of whether members of the state Board of Education should be appointed instead of elected.
By Eōmailani Kukahiko Can the state Department of Land and Natural Resources really use job security and golf courses as a justification for East Maui Irrigation's continued diversion of water from East Maui?
By Keao NeSmith 'Ōiwi Journal’s latest volume is released.
By Ka-Lehua-Pa‘a-Kaua This article criticizes the return of the two “visiting” Hawaiian Kū images, currently displayed at the Bishop Museum, to the Peabody Essex and British Museums. It also calls upon Hawaiians to support their permanent residency here in Hawai'i.
By Laiana Wong The use of English glosses to explicate indigenous words in academic writing denigrates indigenous languages.
By No‘eau Warner Änuenue Hawaiian Language Football Wins.
By Laiana Wong Kaua‘i is about to dim the lights on night-time high school football games in order to protect the Newell’s shearwater.
By Keao NeSmith The Hawaiian language community has been a fast-growing sector of the constituency that gubernatorial candidates would be wise to heed.
By Laiana Wong The move to pass the recent shark-finning bill was driven by ecological and humanitarian reasons. Hawaiian cultural values were not vigorously invoked during the process. The Hawaiian voice was noticeably silent on this one.
By Laiana Wong How much do we know about 'aumäkua? We know enough to know that sharks should be protected for cultural as well as humanitarian and ecological reasons.
Non-judicial foreclosure laws include a one-year grace period for mortgagors.
By By Ilei Beniamina In tribute to the late Ilei Beniamina, Kauakūkalahale reprints an article by her from her weekly Hawaiian language column, Nā Nū Hawai‘i, printed in the Garden Island newspaper on Friday, Jan. 3, 1986. The introduction is by Keao NeSmith
By By Hiapo K. Perreira Synopsis: A beautiful remembrance of Jean Ileialoha Keale Beniamina.
By laiana Wong A new law banning shark finning that was introduced by state Sen. Clayton Hee (D) and signed by Gov. Linda Lingle (R) is serving as a model for the rest of the world on how to behave responsibly toward our fellow living beings.
By By Keao NeSmith World opinion about the U.S. spikes. Opportunity is ripe to make good on U.S.’s promise to restore the Kingdom government.
By By Keao NeSmith Remember the Day of Restored Independence. Remember, too, Black Week and the failed mission of Minister Willis.
By By Laiana Wong Should gambling be legalized in Hawai‘i in order to fund struggling programs such as our state Department of Education?.
By Keao NeSmith Synopsis: New books on Hawai‘i's history are needed that focus on empirical data rather than bias.
By Keao NeSmith Synopsis: Modern lifestyles have dramatically altered funerary customs.