Shiyana Thenabadu

Shiyana Thenabadu is an educator, photographer and community volunteer. She has a master's degree in communication from the University of Hawaii Manoa and she has lived in Hawaii for 28 years. Full disclosure: She is married to an astronomer. These views are her own.
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Hawaii Should Not Rush To Fully Reopen Tourism Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Hawaii Should Not Rush To Fully Reopen Tourism

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There are many unanswered questions that the hospitality industry needs to answer.

When It Comes To Work, Let鈥檚 Embrace The New Normal Flickr: Mike McCune

When It Comes To Work, Let鈥檚 Embrace The New Normal

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Hawaii employers have been reluctant to innovate when it comes to telework and flex time. That should change post-COVID-19.

Good Crosswalk Design Can Save Lives Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Good Crosswalk Design Can Save Lives

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The city and state should put in the time and resources to improve pedestrian safety.

The Haiku Stairs Are Worth Saving Flickr

The Haiku Stairs Are Worth Saving

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It is a historical treasure that is famous around the world.

Culture And Science Are Not Binary Issues TMT International Observatory

Culture And Science Are Not Binary Issues

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The sacredness of the mauna and the TMT can and should coexist in Hawaii.