The legal cannabis industry is said to be waving goodbye to 2018 with a lot of appreciation. And it’s true that the marijuana market, whether for medical use or recreation, has grown nationwide.

Still, lawmakers here likely are weighing outcomes in other states.

Colorado has garnered millions for school improvements that are sorely needed here, but there have been upticks in related accidents and health issues. And in California, the business has not yet proved to be the hoped-for cash cow. Hawaii legislators should note all that in debating the issue, as they are sure to do.

Of mice, men and many of Hawaii’s invasive species

Remember what poet Robert Burns said about the best-laid plans of mice and men: They often go awry.

Speaking of mice and men, there are too many invasive species sneaking in here among men (and women); the state’s 10-year biosecurity plan sketched out a path to tackle that problem. Two years after Gov. David Ige issued the plan, projected to cost $378 million, the needle hasn’t moved much. And this biennium, his ask is $2.7 million in operating funds and $900,000 for capital improvement funds. The plan so far has little follow-through. But we’ll see what happens this legislative session.