Kauakukalahale

The Star-Bulletin's Hawaiian-Language Column

• ‘Auhea ‘oukou e na hoa heluhelu
  A new set of children’s books in Hawaiian just released by professor No'eau Warner at the University of Hawaii.
• Ku'u hoa o ke alo pali
  Synopsis: Another of our beloved kupuna has recently passed on. Mālia Craver was a frequent guest on the Hawaiian language radio program Ka Leo Hawaii and was active in all aspects of the movement to revitalize the Hawaiian language and culture. The following tribute was sent in to Kauakukalahale by her longtime friend, Larry Kauanoe Kimura.

• Ka hopena o ke pi
  Support for the university depends on its accountability to the community and the benefit it provides. Is it worthy?
• He 'Ohana Ho'omana'o
  St. Damien de Veuster selflessly cared for leprosy patients at Kalaupapa. This is one family's reflection.
• Welo mau ka Hae Hawai‘i
  Synopsis: The flag of the Hawaiian Kingdom has always been white, red, and blue, having been created by Kamehameha I.
• Na Willard e Ho'omalu
  Adm. Robert F. Willard, the incoming commander of the Pacific Command, inherits the responsibility to administer the laws of occupation in the Hawaiian Islands. The Hague Convention of 1907 as well as the Fourth Geneva Convention apply.
• Hālulu ka Moa'ekū o Ka'ula
  Ka'ula Island continues to be bombed by the U.S. Navy in violation of the Hague and Geneva Conventions. This must stop and the laws of occupation must be observed by the U.S. in the Hawaiian Islands.
• 'Inikua Olakino
  Proponents of health care reform should look beyond insurance reform to lower costs. Tort reform could lead to major savings in health care.
• Ka Ho'oilina o Lunalilo
  Synopsis: A ho'olaule'a will be held in support of Lunalilo Home today from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 501 Kekāuluohi St. in Hawai'i Kai. Lots of music and food. See www.lunalilo.org for more info.
• E akahele ka mea kū'ai
  Signing up for a new credit card in order to save 10 percent on a purchase might sound like a good deal but could cost you more in time, effort, aggravation and money than it’s worth.
• Mokomoko Pulukeke
  A serious blow was delivered to the integrity of boxing last Saturday night as a questionable decision was rendered in favor of Juan Diaz in his 12-round bout with Paulie Malignaggi.
• He kupa hānau o ka 'āina?
  Since Hawai'i was never legally annexed to the U.S., but is currently under U.S. occupation, the fact that Barack Obama was born here in Hawai'i calls his presidency into question because, under the laws of occupation, he cannot be a natural-born U.S. citizen.
• Kau Makani
  Our ancestors had names for all the winds and the rains they encountered in their environment. Was this also true for hurricanes? How did they name such winds before this practice was appropriated by the National Weather Service?
• Na ka mea hewa 'ole ka hailuku
  Were any of the people currently passing judgment against Coach McMackin involved in denigrating the UH football team for being called Rainbows?
• Ka Waiwai o Ka Waihona Mālama Leo
  Like seed banks for rare plants, so are the audio archives of Hawaiian language for those learning today. Therein lie many things to aid in the revitalization of the language. We have only to recognize the value of these resources and begin to utilize them more fully. This is the continuation of an article that appeared last week.
• Ka Waiwai o Ka Waihona Mālama 'Ano'ano
  Synopsis: Like seed banks for rare plants, so are the audio archives of Hawaiian language for those learning today. Therein lie many things to aid in the revitalization of the language. We have only to recognize the value of these resources and begin to utilize them more fully.
• No Loko a No Waho
  Synopsis: Factors that lead to the decline of the Hawaiian language -- continued.
• Emi ka Leo
  In 1778, ethnic Hawaiians numbered nearly 1 million and spoke only Hawaiian. All subjects became literate in the 1800s. Today, native speakers number perhaps 500. What accounts for this decline?
• Kelepona lima 'ole
  Synopsis: Will the new law banning the use of cell phones while driving make us any safer?
• Mahalo e Māmā
  A tribute to the author’s mother.