Consistent with similar efforts advanced by analogous lobbies in other states, this bill puts the builder and developer interests ahead of Hawaii’s residents, whose health and safety it places at greater risk. Read more
The aftermath of every catastrophe includes a long period of finger-pointing and, after the devastation of Lahaina, the local emergency manager had his share. Read more
In September, enforcement of New York City’s 2022 short-term rental rules began — and we can now see the results. Read more
A reliable and updated infrastructure keeps communities safe, productive and happy. Read more
I have high hopes for what we will do in Hawaii in terms of breaking new ground in caring for our kupuna by developing a program to reverse cognitive decline in a group setting. Read more
Before this brand new year becomes obscured with more issues, there are at least three concerns, from my perspective, that require our moral resolve, our collective effort, our principled thinking and our sustained action: the extinction of all creation, our violent culture, and technological “progress.” Read more
Readers write in to share their hopes and dreams for this new year. Read more
While conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine overshadow world events at the onset of 2024, in the longer term the Indo-Pacific region remains by far the most important part of the world for global peace and prosperity. Read more
GUILD Consulting, a Honolulu-based management consulting firm, presents its trends and predictions for 2024: Read more
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I am thankful to be living in a place that still cares about people and which mostly shares common values like kindness, compassion and honesty. Read more
The Lahaina fire on Maui in August rose to a disaster level that has been unparalleled in our state. Read more
Given how bitterly polarized Washington is today, it’s rare when leaders of both parties agree on something. Read more
It has been just over a week since wildfires gutted our community of Lahaina, and already the vulture capitalists are circling. Read more
On Monday, Gov. Josh Green declared a housing emergency. Now it falls on journalists, advocates and concerned citizens to hold his administration accountable to produce housing that local families can afford. Read more
Last week, Gov. Josh Green signed a broad-ranging emergency proclamation to address the state’s chronic and long-standing housing crisis. Read more
Housing is too expensive in Hawaii — and we all know it. We all hear stories of families who have been saving for years but still can’t afford to buy a home of their own. Read more
Emotions ran high at the governor’s emergency proclamation news conference last week. Heartbreaking stories were shared about nurses and teachers leaving the islands, and interns dreaming of moving home — albeit with little details connecting these plights with the proclamation’s actual language. Read more
As we approach another Independence Day in America, it’s appropriate to ponder the meaning of patriotism. Read more
Memorial Day is an important observance for our state and country. Read more
Seeing all the flags honoring Memorial Day, I am reminded of the preciousness of the flag of the United States as a symbol of sacrifice and honor for those who willingly offered their lives as a commitment and obligation for the good of our nation. Read more
