Column: Ka haku hua no ka ‘ōlelo kanaka
Synopsis: As more and more speakers acquire the capacity to express their thoughts in Hawaiian, it is important to avoid calquing the English. Read more
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Synopsis: As more and more speakers acquire the capacity to express their thoughts in Hawaiian, it is important to avoid calquing the English. Read more
Quantum tunneling is a phenomenon where particles can move through a barrier that, according to classical physics, they shouldn’t be able to penetrate. Read more
Question: Recently, there was news about jury duty surveys being mailed out. People who get the survey will have to say whether they are a citizen of the United States. How is that defined? Read more
The Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra is the second-oldest symphony west of the Rocky Mountains. It began in 1902 with a newspaper invitation to “Any professional or amateur musician, both vocal and instrumental, of good repute, to become a member of the Honolulu Symphony Society.” Read more
Question: Regarding the passport fair, will there be same-day service? Read more
High school and college football is underway, and the NFL season starts Thursday. Read more
A commitment to safety is paramount, especially in the workplace. Every person should return home in the same condition they arrived at work. Read more
Question: Do you know why the huge tree by the torii by Longs Moiliili was cut down? Read more
The news hurt like a jellyfish sting. Alika Smith arrested on suspicion of second-degree theft and check fraud over his handling of travel funds for a basketball trip? Read more
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The storied University of Hawaii women’s volleyball program already has plenty of traditions. Read more
My favorite editor, Bob Dubill, told me he liked this column I wrote 25 years ago so much he regularly reread it with his son. Read more
One of the best plays for the University of Hawaii football team Saturday underscored some of the Rainbow Warriors’ deficiencies in their 16-13 loss to UCLA. Read more
Dubbed by ABC News in 2015 as a “political rising star,” Tulsi Gabbard was making news as a Hawaii Democrat unafraid of criticizing President Barack Obama. Read more
Question: I am receiving conflicting information about how long I should wait between COVID-19 vaccinations. My last shot was in May, and I will be traveling at the end of November. Read more
Question: Regarding the new digital driver’s license, will we be able to use that in traffic stops? Also, is this only for iPhones? Lastly, is there an ID verification process? What happens if I lose my physical license or it gets stolen? Could the thief add my license to their phone? Read more
I’ve been conversing with Barry Lundquist about Hardware Hawaii, founded by his father 70 years ago. Read more
Question: Regarding unwanted guns, I’m assuming many of the firearms turned in Saturday were legally registered. If so, are the firearms records belonging to those guns destroyed? Read more
Question: Is the Wahiawa hospital accepting emergency room patients? Read more
One of the trends that grew with the onset of COVID-19 was the proliferation of digital nomads. Read more
Host Hawaii is a 141⁄2 point underdog Saturday against UCLA. So, if you’re a Warriors fan, maybe you’re in the market for some good omens. Read more
Question: How long will the Manoa park gym be closed once they start on the roof? Read more