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  • ʻIke - KnowledgeFeaturedNā Loina - Kamaʻāina Culture

    Why Hawaii Hospitality Wages Can’t Keep Kamaʻāina in Hawaiʻi

    by Keolu April 26, 2025

    Hawaii hospitality wages average $3,250 a month—far below what it takes to own a home. Here’s why these jobs aren’t enough to keep …

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    10 Political Phrases Designed to Fool Kamaʻāina: Spot the Lies

    by Keolu February 1, 2025

    Learn the 10 most common political phrases that sound trustworthy but often signal misleading intent. Spot the signs and hold politicians accountable.

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    Who Influences Your Information and Why It Matters to Kamaʻāina

    by Keolu December 1, 2024

    Can you think of why it would be advantageous to own the news channels that influence public opinion of key Hawaiʻi industries?

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    Hawaii’s Colossal Short-Term Rental Problem: Why Locals Can’t Compete

    by Keolu June 7, 2024

    Out-of-state short-term rental investors are purchasing properties for massive taken-out-of-state profits at the expense of kamaʻāina.

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    We’re Measuring the Value of Tourism All Wrong — Here’s What Really Matters

    by Keolu June 1, 2024

    Currently, tourism is generating the most money in our history but our housing and cost of living is the worst.

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    Our Daily Stewardship Choices

    by Keolu May 12, 2024

    The eggs spread through our natural waterways down to the ocean infecting and killing native animals.

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  • ʻIke - KnowledgeMōʻaukala - HistoryNā Loina - Kamaʻāina Culture

    Boy’s Day in Hawaiʻi

    by Keolu May 4, 2024

    Boy’s Day was originally a tradition started in 8th Century Japan called Tango no Sekku.

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    Experiencing Kupulau: Recognizing Spring the Local Way

    by Keolu April 14, 2024

    Hawaiian seasons (known as kau) are determined by the positions of stars, the phases of the moon, and prevailing weather patterns.

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    Why Staying Connected to Your Kamaʻāina Roots Matter When Living Abroad

    by Keolu March 15, 2024

    Maintaining your connection to our ʻāina is your heart’s pipeline to the magic that makes you shine in the world.

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Kupa o Hawaiʻi

Welina Mai Kāua!

Welcome to O Ka ʻĀina — my blog where I clarify Hawaii’s complex current events so kamaʻāina like you can understand what’s really going on and make confident decisions that affect your life, your ʻohana, and your future.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the news or unsure what to believe, you’re not alone.  Here, I unpack Hawaii’s current events one truth at a time — so we can make wiser choices for ourselves, our communities, and the generations to come.

If you find my manaʻo useful, please share it with someone you care about.

Mahalo nui!

Recent Posts

  • Why Hawaii Hospitality Wages Can’t Keep Kamaʻāina in Hawaiʻi

  • Why 20% of Your Federal Taxes Never Reach Hawaii’s Services

  • 10 Political Phrases Designed to Fool Kamaʻāina: Spot the Lies

  • 10 Tsunami Myths Kamaʻāina Still Believe—And Why They’re Dangerous

  • Who Influences Your Information and Why It Matters to Kamaʻāina

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