Time to say thanks to the governor
Gov. David Ige deserves our thanks and our respect for keeping a level head and a steady hand in dealing with the issues on Maunakea.
The Second Amendment no longer reasonable
Throughout history, change has taken place. It is inevitable; absolutely nothing ever stays the same, from the tiniest microscopic atom to the universe.
Tourism industry expansion calls for balance
I have been traveling to Kauai since 2000 and have enjoyed the laid-back, peaceful surroundings of the whole island. I come to see the real Hawaii — not the big city of Honolulu, nor the high-cost retailers in Lahaina.
The Temple of Science
Worshipers at the Temple of Science claim it is anti-constitutional for native people to believe that Mauna Kea is desecrated by building an eighteen-story telescope atop that volcano.
Prison reform will change lives for the better
After two and a half years, “Relatives and Friends of the Incarcerated” can celebrate a small victory in the arena of prison reform.
The mother’s milk of politics
Jesse Unruh, Speaker of the California Assembly from 1961 to 1968, is credited with coining the phrase, “Money is the mother’s milk of politics.” … For better or worse, mostly worse I think — money is seen as the life force and energy behind politics and elections.
Confessing to a love of trees
This column, my focus shifts to breathe in the healing green of trees rather than concentrate on the contention of a minority of Hawaiian people who break laws and strew opala, rubbish, on the bosom of the beloved Mauna Kea.
Kalalau needs people
Mahalo to the dedicated trail crew who opened the Kalalau Trail after one year. It was surely a huge task in hot weather. Now we can hope that hikers can help kick rocks out of the trail. We can all do our part.
Looking to space, stars and beyond
As an unlimited tonnage ship captain (who uses astronomy on the job) and as a person who has sailed on the voyaging canoe Hokule‘a, I find the arguments against the Thirty Meter Telescope on the basis of damaging the sacred nature of the mountain as confusing, unfounded and perhaps anti-constitutional.
Mauna Kea deserves respect from all
I’ve had the privilege of spending some time at the summit of Mauna Kea and experienced its spectacular beauty. It was majestic and breathtaking (perhaps the altitude had something to do with it). Mauna Kea is truly a very special place and should be respected and protected. Unfortunately, that’s not happening.
Time to party, it’s election season!
As vice-chair of the Democratic Party of Hawaii, my responsibilities include being a voting member of the Democratic National Committee (DNC).
The power of pulling together
On behalf of all of us at KIUC, I extend my warmest mahalo to our members who worked with us in such a positive way to address the issues we faced following the fault at the Kapaia Power Station and the temporary loss of our first- and third-largest generators.
As shark week starts on television, Kauai gets a real taste
There’s nothing like a beach day at Polihale. The clear blue crystalline ocean reflecting a cloudless sky, few places in the world hold the sheer mana as the state park that was closed this past weekend.
History on the use of non-violence by Kanaka activists
Those who study Hawaii’s long history in the struggle for social justice and Native Hawaiian self-determination, are not surprised at the courage, code of conduct, and effective use of non-violent civil disobedience shown by the Native Hawaiian (Kanaka) activists on Mauna Kea against the construction of the Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT).
Hawaiian culture under attack
This TMT project has united us as a Hawaiian nation in ways that I’ve never seen. This is far greater than just the TMT project; this is about our existence. About our culture for the future generations.
Get on the EV revolution train today
Aloha Kauai. Next Wednesday, July 31 at 5 p.m. at Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall will be the KIUC’s annual meeting.
Bishop: Concerns run deep with TMT
The following statement was prepared by two kanaka maoli clergy of the Diocese of Hawaii.
Moving forward on Mauna Kea
This coming Sunday July 28th more than a thousand residents are predicted to gather at Vidinha Stadium at 11:30 a.m., and march down Rice Street “in support of our kia’i standing on the front line for the protection of Mauna Kea”. The march will conclude on the grounds fronting the Historic County Building where there will be music and educational events.
Wisdom, aloha are being ignored by government
I am a #kanakascientist. I am Hawaiian and a scientist. I am a scientist — not by choice, but by nature.
Wondering about opposition to wayfinding
Coming out of the week of the full moon and celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, our eyes have been guided skyward, and our minds to the courageous feats of the sky wayfinders.