Category: Featured
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Byblocks offer solution to Hawai‘i’s plastics problem
by Mark Ayap Special to Ka ‘Ohana The Hawai‘i Wildlife Fund has removed 290 tons of plastic debris from the Big Island’s Kamilo Beach and surrounding coastlines since 2003. Kamilo Beach is only accessible by 4-wheel drive, which adds to the degree of difficulty of debris removal. The majority of the debris originates from the…
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Limu restoration vital to preserving the ecosystem
by Patricia Olds Special to Ka ‘Ohana Now more than ever, Native Hawaiian seaweed or limu are threatened species in Hawaiian waters due to climate change, urbanization, improper harvesting and invasive species. This sparked a call to action from local communities and kūpuna. Grassroots organizations like Kua‘āina Ulu ‘Auamo (KUA) created the Limu Hui to…
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What have you learned about yourself during the COVID-19 pandemic?
During the pandemic, I discovered a few new hobbies such as cooking and making certain crafts. I also learned that I am pretty responsible as I manage my time between school, work and my free time. Most importantly, I discovered that I have a pretty good attitude and mindset because I do not let COVID…
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Flight attendants debate Hawai‘i’s reopening
by Kealani Lui-Kwan Special to Ka ‘Ohana With Hawai‘i reopening for travel, many wonder if it is safe and worth risking the health of Hawai‘i residents in order to keep the economy afloat. That’s true even for those whose jobs depend on tourism. AJ Quinn has been a flight attendant for Hawaiian Airlines for 35…
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Steer clear of social engineering threats
by Noeleen Silva, ICS 281 student at Kailua High School Special to Ka ‘Ohana With more Americans spending time online during the pandemic, it’s important to be aware of social engineering techniques, which manipulate victims into giving access to their private information, personal data or valuables. In cybercrime, these “human hacking” scams can also lure…
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Foodbank provides for Hawai‘i’s hungry
by Ren Miyatake Special to Ka ‘Ohana In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Hawai‘i Foodbank has been doing its best to provide food for the community. The organization holds food drives, giving out food to people who cannot afford to purchase what they need. Hawai‘i Foodbank president Ron Mizutani said, “The challenging part…
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Halloween spook fest aims to save lives
by Hayley Davis Special to Ka ‘Ohana As Halloween creeps closer so does Hawai‘i’s first ever haunted drive-thru titled “Dead End: The Asylum” hosted by Habilitat, a non-profit drug and alcohol rehabilitation treatment program in Kāne‘ohe. The drive-thru starts Oct. 4 and continues every Friday, Saturday and Sunday until Halloween at Aloha Stadium. The event,…