My husband worked in the hotel industry for 18 years. The stories he shares are hilarious. Tourists asking the front desk when the staff were going to pull turtles up onto the beach for them to see. Tourists asking the staff to “turn down the ocean” because the noise was too loud. Tourists demanding to […]
Trisha Kehaulani Watson
Trisha Kehaulani Watson is a Kaimuki resident, small business owner, and bibliophile. She holds a Ph.D. in American Studies from the University of Hawaii and J.D. from the William S. Richardson School of Law. She writes about environmental issues, cultural resource management, and the intersection between culture and politics. Opinions are the author's own and do not necessarily reflect Civil Beat's views. You can follow or contact her on Twitter at @hehawaiiau.
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Trisha Kehaulani Watson: Working Through The Endless Pandemic
People are exhausted and overworked, so remember that next time you get irritated at a government worker.
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Trisha Kehaulani Watson: The Passing Of Haunani-Kay Trask And The Uplifting Of A Nation
No scholar has had a more profound impact on the intellectual development of the Hawaiian community.
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Trisha Kehaulani Watson: Hawaii Must Act Now To Promote Diversity, Equity And Inclusion
It’s shortsighted to wait until tensions boil over before having important conversations about making our island communities as just, fair and equitable as possible.
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Trisha Kehaulani Watson: ʻO Ka Wā Kākoʻo Kaiāulu Kēia, Pēlā Lākou E Kākoʻo Ai Iā Lākou Iho
Ua hoʻokumu mai hoʻi paha ka maʻi ahulau COVID-19 he mau ālaina i ʻike ʻole ʻia ma mua aʻe, he minamina maoli naʻe ke loaʻa ʻole pū mai he mau manawa e makepono ai auaneʻi.
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Trisha Kehaulani Watson: It’s Time To Face Painful Truths About Racism
Apologies can’t undue the past, but they are an important part of healing and creating change.
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Trisha Kehaulani Watson: Celebrating The Resilience Of The Class Of 2021
During a time in which we all did our best to “keep calm and carry on,” the pandemic took a heavy toll on high school seniors as they navigated their future.
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Trisha Kehaulani Watson: It’s Time To Help Communities Help Themselves
COVID-19 may have created unprecedented obstacles, but it would be unfortunate to not also see opportunity.
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Trisha Kehaulani Watson: Struggling To Make Sense Of Calls To ‘Defund The Police’
I’ve never feared the police in Honolulu. But we need systemic reform that steers law enforcement money to social and community services.