Column: He ala lei hulu kupuna
Synopsis: In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, RIMPAC advances off the shores of Hawaiæi. Hawaiæi has turned to petitions, convoys and other avenues to contest the war games and to demilitarize Hawaiæi. Read more
Synopsis: In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, RIMPAC advances off the shores of Hawaiæi. Hawaiæi has turned to petitions, convoys and other avenues to contest the war games and to demilitarize Hawaiæi. Read more
Synopsis: There is a new ice cream for people on ketogenic diets. It has only two grams of carbs, if you do not count the fiber and the sugar alcohol. But, it is not without side effects. Read more
Synopsis: The president has consistently pandered to his religious supporters by making questionable claims that are demonstrably false, clearly violating the Ninth Commandment. Read more
Synopsis: Despite his controversial loss in the Octagon, Max Holloway remains a champion for his people in the good fight against hunger during these trying times. Read more
The name Karen is being used to reference pushy white women, and Ken is the male counterpart. This violates Hawaiian sensibilities in which names are greatly revered. Read more
In a recent MMA title match, Max Holloway fought Alexander Volkanovski for the featherweight title. It was a close fight, and here are some of the highlights. Read more
Last week’s celebration of America’s independence obscures the true history of native peoples, particularly Native Hawaiians. Let us not forget the true story! Read more
My friend, Kepano Trussel, is gone. He passed away last Friday. He was an unheralded champion for the Hawaiian language, leaving a legacy of data he had collected from Hawaiian language sources. Read more
Indigenous peoples have been moved off our sacred lands to make way for the alien concept of Manifest Destiny. Read more
Using Hawaiian words to sell products has led to the use of those products to incite violence. Read more
During this time of COVID-19, we have to stay home, but there are a lot of things to do and I don’t think it is boring at all. I am enjoying this time with my family. How are you doing? Read more
In response to BJ Akui, there is merit to the argument that the language in these articles should be more widely accessible. I also believe that we should expand our skills so that we can access all levels of Hawaiian. Read more
Are their publications truly reflective of the language of speakers in the Hawaiian-speaking community? Read more
Hawaiian governance matters at the University of Hawaii. The Aha Kuhina, the Kualii Council, and Pukoa all have to do a better job for our people. Read more
The way in which we refer to the coronavirus suggests that it is a living entity. Scientists generally consider it to be nonliving; somewhere between living and dead. Read more
At this time of financial strife, the University of Hawaiʻi should take care of our local population, particularly Hawaiians, and not cater to outsiders who might bring a second wave of infections. Read more
A drug that has shown promise in the treatment of MERS and SARS is being touted as a treatment for COVID-19. That is good news but it should not send us out into the streets until we know for sure. Read more
This is a continuation of last week’s article about the use of Hawaiian words in the University of Hawaii’s strategic plan. Read more
The use of the term “aloha aina” as a motto for an institution that has shown little aloha for the aina, or for the people whose aina it is, is truly misguided. Read more
I got caught short on a walk for exercise. With no restroom in the area, I had to relieve myself in the bushes. This was once normal behavior for our kūpuna. Not now! Read more
In celebration of the birthday of Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole, many Hawaiian organizations are creating new industrious programs to educate, empower and feed their communities. Read more