Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 17, Number 4, 1 April 2000 — Tuners [ARTICLE]

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Tuners

A few years ago I became aware of what is called "lakalio," meaning "radio station." This is a radio station industry in the underworld or "virtual world." Those affected by this industry are called "tuners," "scanners," "radio receptors" or "sensitives," "gifted" or filled with "ninja fire" and other names to identify this

effect. "Tuners" are individuals who are affected in a way that they are able to receive radio transmissions in their heads. It is as if one is able to hear a radio station talk show in one's head. How does this relate to the Hawaiian people? Many people in the Hawaiian community know about "tuners." It is time we bring this taboo subject to light by beginning to speak out. Keeping this a secret hurts all of us. Bringing this out by talking story will bring healing and resolution. Let the OHA newspaper be the means to begin the process. E ō mai! Jo-Ann 'lwalani Benson Kapahulu