Kauakukalahale | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Column: He Makahehi, a he Hehi wale nō paha?

None — Sat, 30 Nov 2024 10:05:00 +0000

Synopsis: As one of a handful of Hawaiian national symbols, and Hawaiian identity markers in general that have inherited with it an accompanying conduct, the author questions the propriety of wearing the Hawaiian flag on one’s feet.

Column: He mau hua ‘olelo Kaua’i

None — Sat, 23 Nov 2024 10:05:00 +0000

Synopsis: The author offers some older Kauaæi terms to be used in the revitalization of Hawaiian.

Column: E ho‘i nā kama Hawai‘i i kahakai

None — Sat, 16 Nov 2024 10:05:00 +0000

Synopsis: In our small archipelago, many of us thrive in the ocean that surrounds us. However, many others have grown up here without a necessary understanding of the power of the ocean. On an island, such deprivation can lead to tragedy. What can be done?

Column: O palamimo ka lima i ka ho‘okani pila

None — Sat, 09 Nov 2024 10:05:00 +0000

Synopsis: None can deny the genius of Hawaiian poetry, which was made even more brilliant by the accompaniment of intricate melodies, harmonies and instrumentation. The “haunting” Hawaiian songs are called such for a reason; their melody lingers within the mind and spirit of those who sing and hear them. Hawaiian music is cherished not only by those here in Hawaiæi, but by people all around the world. Here is our word of encouragement for us all, to learn how to play our instruments, and to learn them well, so that we can all perpetuate this special part of Hawaiæi, Hawaiian music.

Column: Ke ko‘iko‘i o ke koho balota ‘ana

None — Sat, 02 Nov 2024 10:05:00 +0000

Synopsis: This article reveals the fact that only 39% of the Hawaiian population is registered to vote. In 1873, Hawaiæi held a vote to choose the next monarch, with 3,049 individuals participating in the election and being active in Hawaiæi politics. We encourage our community to register and vote, just as our küpuna did, and to stay civically engaged.

Column: Pilikia ka ‘ōnaehana aniau o ka moana ‘Akelanika

None — Sat, 26 Oct 2024 10:05:00 +0000

Synopsis: The system of ocean currents in the North Atlantic is on the verge of collapse due to climate change, according to a number of scientists. This would lead to a series of deleterious effects on the health of the ocean, to include a shifting of the entire Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) system toward the south.

Column: Ma hea ka Hawai‘i o ke Kulanui o Hawai‘i?

None — Sat, 19 Oct 2024 10:05:00 +0000

Synopsis: Why is it that the University of Hawaiæi invariably looks for leadership from elsewhere? Are locals incapable of leading ourselves into the future? The selection of a new president for the university will yield another leader from elsewhere. Moreover, there are issues of veracity at play.

Column: Pālua maila ka ‘ino ma Pololika

None — Sat, 12 Oct 2024 10:05:00 +0000

Synopsis: Florida has been struck by numerous hurricanes over the years. As the effects of global warming become increasingly common, so are occurrences of these powerful forces of nature. Of particular interest here is the naming process. The Hawaiian names for winds and rains are different from those foreign names we hear on the news.

Column: Ka piliwaiwai pili politika

None — Sat, 05 Oct 2024 10:05:00 +0000

Synopsis: A recent court ruling will make gambling on election results legal. This could result in actions tantamount to buying an election.

Column: Ua hapa mai ke aloha i ke ka‘a uila

None — Sat, 28 Sep 2024 10:05:00 +0000

Synopsis: If electric vehicles cause fewer problems for the environment, why are sales down this year?

Column: Pau ke kālā a ka luapo‘i, ua pa‘a i ka ‘upene a ka nananana

None — Sat, 21 Sep 2024 10:05:00 +0000

Synopsis: Many people have fallen victim to “pig butchering” scams. Here it is referred to as being caught in a spider’s web. The perpetrators have acted with impunity, but that is changing.

Column: ‘Ako ‘ia ke oho a lae‘anae

None — Sat, 14 Sep 2024 10:05:00 +0000

Synopsis: There are many popular hairstyles for men with quaint foreign names. In order to speak of them in Hawaiian, I have suggested some Hawaiian alternatives.

Column: Ka haku hua no ka ‘ōlelo kanaka

None — Sat, 07 Sep 2024 10:05:00 +0000

Synopsis: As more and more speakers acquire the capacity to express their thoughts in Hawaiian, it is important to avoid calquing the English. With a little effort, we can find ways to indicate new ideas without being completely guided by English ways of thinking.

Column: Mai wa‘uwa‘u i ka ‘ili o mane‘o auane‘i

None — Sat, 31 Aug 2024 10:05:00 +0000

Synopsis: An outbreak of EEE (Eastern Equine Encephalitis) in America and a longer, wetter summer have made it comfortable for mosquitoes to breed and bite. More than 30% of those stricken have died. We in Hawaiæi do not need any more toxic visitors.

Column: Pa‘akikī ke kūlia ‘ana i ke kū‘oko‘a

None — Sat, 24 Aug 2024 10:05:00 +0000

Synopsis: Would you support Donald Trump for president of the United States if he intended to pull out of Hawaiæi and recognize our sovereignty?

Column: ‘O wai lā ke hilahila i kona lāhui pono‘ī?

None — Sat, 17 Aug 2024 10:05:00 +0000

Synopsis: Who would be ashamed of their own ethnic heritage? Donald Trump has recently called into question the connection Kamala Harris has with her Black heritage. This statement could come back to bite him.

Column: E aha ‘ia ana ka ‘aeone o Waikīkī?

None — Sat, 10 Aug 2024 10:05:00 +0000

Synopsis: The Department of Land and Natural Resources is cracking down on hotels and companies that are presetting beach chairs and umbrellas that are unoccupied and unused. This issue will likely be rendered moot within the next 50 years due to sea level rise.

Column: E mālama ‘ia ka ‘oihana ho‘omāka‘ika‘i malihini?

None — Sat, 03 Aug 2024 10:05:00 +0000

Synopsis: Should we support managed tourism, which seeks to maximize profit that will ultimately be exported to other parts of the world and subsequently be of little value to the people of Hawaii?

Column: Ka hopena o ka ‘eli‘eli noa

None — Sat, 27 Jul 2024 10:05:00 +0000

Synopsis: Deep-sea mining can deplete the amount of oxygen necessary to sustain life on the ocean floor. It makes sense to place a moratorium on such activity until the consequences are better understood.

Column: No ke ala kakahiaka nui a me ke ala aumoe

None — Sat, 20 Jul 2024 10:05:00 +0000

Synopsis: Some researchers are suggesting, based on a study of 27,000 participants, that the cognitive function of night owls is superior to that of early risers. I think that there are many other factors that have not been considered.

Column: E ‘Onipa‘a Kākou ma hope o Palesetine

None — Sat, 13 Jul 2024 10:05:00 +0000

Synopsis: During the first presidential debate on June 27, both candidates failed to recognize the human toll of Israel’s assault on Gaza, and revealed the shameful failure of the U.S. to defend the humanity and rights of Palestinians.

Column: ‘Auhea ‘oukou e ka po‘e huaka‘i ka‘apuni honua

None — Sat, 06 Jul 2024 10:05:00 +0000

Synopsis: The state visit of the emperor and empress of Japan took place in the United Kingdom between June 22 and June 28. The imperial family had carried out official duties overseas since ancient times. In 1881, King Kaläkaua was the first monarch to circumnavigate the world.

Column: Aia iā wai ke kuleana no nā hua o ka ‘ōlelo Hawai‘i?

None — Sat, 29 Jun 2024 10:05:00 +0000

Synopsis: As more and more people learn Hawaiian, the language begins to enjoy greater practicality. As its value increases, so does competition for the right to use it. This shift generates the question about control over the right to use certain words in certain contexts, particularly as trade names.

Column: Hele ka haumāna i ke kula, hele pū me ke kelepona?

None — Sat, 22 Jun 2024 10:05:00 +0000

Synopsis: Should students be allowed to use their cellphones in school? Despite all the pitfalls that could occur, the cellphone can be a valuable asset for education. Of course, it needs to be used judiciously.

Column: E kauoha ‘ia ana nā ‘ōpio e komo i ka ‘oihana kaua?

None — Sat, 15 Jun 2024 10:05:00 +0000

Synopsis: The military has been relying on volunteers for over 50 years. Recently, however, it has not been able to meet its intended quotas. There is discussion about reinstituting the draft. This will require men from ages 18 to 25 to register for the draft. You might not know this, but if you have a driver’s license, you are already registered.

Column: Aia iā wai ke kuleana no ka papakū o ka moana?

None — Sat, 08 Jun 2024 10:05:00 +0000

Synopsis: A new issue has arisen regarding the mining of metals from the ocean floor. Despite the fact that Hawaii is not considered to be an independent nation with its own seat at the table, fortunately, we have a representative, Sol Kahoohalahala from Lanai, who is able to present the Hawaiian perspective as laid out in the Kumulipo.

Column: Kūkala maka‘ala makani ka‘a wiliwili ma Wikonesina

None — Sat, 01 Jun 2024 10:05:00 +0000

Synopsis: While visiting family in Wisconsin, we experienced a tornado watch and had to shelter in the basement. This is different from a tornado warning, which is issued when an actual tornado has formed in the sky. It would have the potential to touch down and cause major damage.

Column: E hiki mai ana ke au o ke ka‘alele

None — Sat, 25 May 2024 10:05:00 +0000

Synopsis: After many years of trial and error in the efforts to create a flying car, it looks as though it might not take much longer. There are a lot of questions as to how it will look and be controlled. As with any other new technology, there will be further testing and development.

Column: Āhea e pakele ai ka paka lōlō i ka hā‘ili‘ili ‘ia mai?

None — Sat, 18 May 2024 10:05:00 +0000

Synopsis: Paka lölö has been vilified by some members of the public, and many innocent people have had their reputations tarnished by the war on drugs. Hopefully this will not dissuade Gov. Josh Green from signing House Bill 1595 into law.

Column: No ka lole Hawai‘i, a no ka lole Aloha

None — Sat, 11 May 2024 10:05:00 +0000

Synopsis: Aloha wear and lole Hawaiæi are often confused because they share vibrant designs reminiscent of Hawaiæi, but they serve different cultural roles. Aloha wear, popular globally, features relaxed, tropical styles, while lole Hawaiæi is deeply rooted in Hawaiian culture, showcasing patterns and symbols that hold significant cultural and historical meaning. Despite their similar appearance, aloha wear lacks the profound cultural significance found in lole Hawai‘i garments, leading to misconceptions about their interchange- ability.

Column: Kāua i ka pahupahu pilioki!

None — Sat, 04 May 2024 10:05:00 +0000

Synopsis: A retelling of “Kekahi Mau Olelo Noeau a na Kupuna,” an article published by the newspaper Ka Nupepa Kuokoa on Sept. 28, 1922. The article has been restructured to fit specific sentence patterns and written with modern orthography. The story is presented with the intention of introducing specific Hawaiian terms related to the game of billiards, and highlighting the witty and clever use of language outside of an academic setting.

Column: Ola ka ‘ōlelo i ka lohe ‘ia o ka leo a me ka ‘ike ‘ia o ka hua

None — Sat, 27 Apr 2024 10:05:00 +0000

Synopsis: How can spoken Hawaiian become more commonly used and heard? Making free classes available at convenient times for more people, having signs in Hawaiian in public places, encouraging the use of Hawaiian words in conversations among non-fluent speakers, and having restaurant menus in English and Hawaiian instead of English and Japanese.

Column: Mai hea mai ke aloha o nā lole aloha?

None — Sat, 20 Apr 2024 10:05:00 +0000

Synopsis: Through the famous muæumuæu and attire of this era, we will attempt to show what makes aloha attire and adornments Hawaiian and how the love for aloha attire has lived on.

Column: He ‘ino kā ka albizia

None — Sat, 13 Apr 2024 10:05:00 +0000

Synopsis: There are many negative impacts of the albizia tree species on Hawaii’s native flora and fauna on Oahu. While focusing on ways to preserve and protect Hawaii’s native plants, we discuss current solutions for preventing the future growth of this invasive plant species.

Column: Pāhiku ka wela i ko ka ‘ōnohi o ka lā

None — Sat, 06 Apr 2024 10:05:00 +0000

Synopsis: A new form of energy is on the horizon. It could release us from our dependence on fossil fuels. But let us not be led into temptation or it could blow up in our face.

Column: Ua hiolo ka hale kū ka‘a o Ward Warehouse

None — Sat, 30 Mar 2024 10:05:00 +0000

Synopsis: This week marked the final piece of demolition on the Ward Warehouse lot. The developer is preparing the property for the construction of another high rise building with apartments, offices, and stores. As it turns out, I may have been an early contributor to the demolition process.

Column: Shohei: E ola ka moho puni ke ao

None — Sat, 23 Mar 2024 10:05:00 +0000

Synopsis: Shohei Ohtani is the highest-paid athlete in any sport in North America. Can that protect him from the dangers of gambling?

Column: Puni au i ke kope Hawai‘i?

None — Sat, 16 Mar 2024 10:05:00 +0000

Synopsis: Some types of coffee sport Hawaiian place names, suggesting that their beans are grown in Hawaiæi. In actuality, though, only 10% of the beans are grown here and the rest are grown elsewhere. But which is worse, fake Hawaiian coffee or a fake Hawaiian government?

Column: He Pane na ‘O-u-ka-maka-o-ka-wauke-oi-opiopio’

None — Sat, 09 Mar 2024 10:05:00 +0000

Synopsis: An interesting debate in the old Hawaiian newspapers reveals a penchant for smack talking in Hawaiian.

Column: Pi‘ipi‘i ke kumu, emiemi ka hua

None — Sat, 02 Mar 2024 10:05:00 +0000

Synopsis: A new word has come into the English language, i.e., shrinkflation, which refers to a deceptive practice by a business that reduces the amount of product by repackaging it and selling it at the old price. I am suggesting that we call it piæipiæi emiemi in Hawaiian.