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.

Opinion

Trisha Kehaulani Watson: Look To The Past To Meet Our Future Food Goals

by Trisha Kehaulani Watson April 3, 2019April 3, 2019

Hawaii has delicious traditional and local crops, and it’s well past time for us to dig into the potential that’s been around us all along.

Opinion

Trisha Kehaulani Watson: The Struggle Over Kauai’s Kuleana Lands

by Trisha Kehaulani Watson March 28, 2019March 28, 2019

The fight over ownership and preservation of land now surrounded by Mark Zuckerberg’s estate goes back nearly two decades.

Opinion

Trisha Kehaulani Watson: It’s Time For UH To Walk Away From TMT

by Trisha Kehaulani Watson March 20, 2019March 20, 2019

Astronomers believe there are great discoveries to be made “out there,” whereas Hawaiians believe there are equally great discoveries to be made right here.

Opinion

Trisha Kehaulani Watson: The Beauty of Being Satisfied With ‘Enough’

by Trisha Kehaulani Watson March 13, 2019March 13, 2019

It was a tenet of Native Hawaiians and other indigenous people to use resources in moderation and not overaccumulate wealth.

Opinion

Trisha Kehaulani Watson: Protecting Farms Must Be A Climate Priority

by Trisha Kehaulani Watson March 5, 2019March 4, 2019

While rising sea levels get much of the attention, another significant threat is the impact of severe weather on Hawaii’s mountains, watersheds and ag lands.