Column: ‘A‘ole he koholā ke ‘killer whale’, ‘a‘ole ho‘i he palaoa
Synopsis: The orca, also known as a killer whale, is not a whale. It is part of the dolphin family. More importantly, it is not a killer of people. Read more
Synopsis: The orca, also known as a killer whale, is not a whale. It is part of the dolphin family. More importantly, it is not a killer of people. Read more
Synopsis: The Titan seems to have been broken into bits and pieces and lost to the sea. Are its passengers somehow at fault? Read more
Synopsis: Waltine Nauta, the personal valet of the former president, has been charged alongside his boss and could conceivably go to prison. Read more
Synopsis: It is not necessary to wash clothes every time they are worn. If they don’t smell, just hang them out so that you can wear them again. This will help to conserve water. Read more
Synopsis: Some people say that the recent not-guilty verdict of Michael Hirokawa of attempted second-degree murder, kidnapping and three counts of first-degree sexual assault may cause victims of sexual assault to be afraid to come forward. Read more
Synopsis: Why is AI important to us, the people of Polynesia? Is this a new thing, or merely a natural extension of our disciplined practice? Read more
Synopsis: GPT-4 by OpenAI could be a step toward “technological singularity,” a state in which technology grows out of control, and ultimately takes over control of the relationship between humans and machines. Read more
Synopsis: There is a new drug threat on the horizon. Fentanyl and heroin are being cut with animal tranquilizers, making Narcan and naloxone ineffective remedies for overdose victims. Read more
Synopsis: Debates light up over the naming of a new hybridized plant in Hawaiæi. Read more
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Synopsis: Debates light up over the naming of a new hybridized plant in Hawaiæi. Read more
Synopsis: Recently, my wife and I had the opportunity to visit the old print house on the grounds of Lahainaluna High School. Read more
Synopsis: Much to everyone’s surprise, Mayor Rick Blangiardi announced that the Honolulu rail will open to the public this upcoming summer 2023. Read more
Synopsis: The history of surfing: Rooted in Hawaiæi as the birthplace of surfing, the culture has become well-known around the world, with innovations from the designs of the boards to the multitude of tricks done while riding the waves. Read more
Synopsis: On the last Thursday of each month, UH-Mänoa’s Kawaihuelani Center for Hawaiian Language hosts a space where students and the public are invited to hone their Hawaiian language skills. Read more
Synopsis: Supporting Hawaiian-owned businesses allows Native Hawaiians to perpetuate our culture in these ever-changing times. Read more
Synopsis: Surfing is a favorite pastime of those who take part in it. A competition is currently taking place on Instagram that celebrates a tradition of composing a chant or song that honors the relationship between the surfer and surfboard. Read more
Synopsis: Kala seaweed is important to Hawaiian culture, and it is finally getting the recognition it deserves as the new official seaweed of the state. Read more
Synopsis: The annual Merrie Monarch Festival is on for the week of April 12. With COVID-19 restrictions lifted for the 60th anniversary celebration, Hilo is the place to be for hula enthusiasts from across Hawaiæi. Read more
Synopsis: The consequences of being hardheaded can be harmful to others, but they remain forever with the hardheaded one. Read more
Synopsis: The cyclone that hit the Eastern coast of Aotearoa’s North Island should wake us up to the apocalyptic ravages of global warming and climate change. Read more
Synopsis: We learned a lot from the COVID pandemic about disease and those most vulnerable to it. The Mauli Ola Initiative will offer a practical educational avenue to rejuvenate mauli ola and food security and healing for at-risk groups. Read more