Fargo, N.D., with lows about -24 degrees. Minneapolis, Minn., around -13 degrees. Brrrr. Now look at lovely Hawaii, which must indeed look like paradise with temperatures ranging from 67 to 83 degrees, and mostly sunny at that. That’s the kind of marketing mindset that comes into play, as the Hawaii Tourism Authority extends its $2.1 million contract with the PGA Tour through 2022.

Having access to, and testimonials from, golfing’s best players about Hawaii’s many virtues seem an ideal fit. It’s one of those win-win situations, especially when considering this week’s Sony Open backdrop in Waialae plus local charities that benefit from proceeds raised at the event.

Settlement best option in Kamehameha case

They were victims of sexual abuse by a psychiatrist consulting for Kamehameha Schools when they were students, decades ago. Their advocates want justice for them, and now have come to the table to negotiate a possible settlement. Judging by comments made in interviews, the sides are still some distance from an agreement, so there’s work to be done.

Still, it’s hopeful to see that resolution of the case, involving the late therapist Dr. Robert Browne, doesn’t need to compound victims’ pain in a courtroom battle. And a major positive outcome would be the school keeping its vow to stand guard against such incidents from happening again.