Imperial Japanese warplanes that bombed Pearl Harbor and outlying airfields 80 years ago propelled the U.S. entry into a world war that touched every American family, including my five uncles and one aunt. Read more
It’s the morning of Sunday, Dec. 7, 1941. Preparing for Christmas, 9-year-old Paulette McClain helps her older siblings dust their living room carpets outside their Kaimuki house. Read more
Toward the end of 2019, fear struck the world. A deadly virus, COVID-19, entered our lives. Many became sick and many died. Many were in shock, not understanding what was happening or why. The world was in chaos. Read more
Medicare Advantage is a privatized form of Medicare. Instead of Medicare paying doctors and hospitals directly, it pays an insurance company intermediary a fixed amount per member and the insurance plan negotiates payment rates with providers of care. Read more
After months of back-and-forth debate by Democrats, President Joe Biden’s $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill was finally approved by both houses of Congress last week. Read more
On Thursday, Nov. 11, Americans everywhere will give pause on Veterans Day to honor our men and women who served this nation, who have gone forth and sacrificed their bodies, minds, and spirits to secure the liberties we often take for granted. Read more
Most of our holidays have interesting — almost mythical — histories. The origins of Halloween, Valentine’s Day, Thanksgiving and even Christmas, are a combination of religious observance, folklore and modern conventions. Veterans Day, celebrated every Nov. 11, is no exception. Read more
With the retirement of Aloha Stadium’s long-time manager Scott Chan, an era has come to an end. The time has come as well to say goodbye to the New Aloha Stadium Entertainment District (NASED) in Halawa, which we believe will be a financial sinkhole for Hawaii’s taxpayers and a walk-away disaster for any developer. Read more
The three former governors’ call to prioritize housing at the Aloha Stadium site and adjacent acreage — about 98 acres total — comes as work is underway on the state’s official vision. Read more
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On today’s 76th anniversary of United Nations Day, the U.N. continues to make an impact in the international arena of global affairs and increasingly on the ground in our islands of Hawaii. Read more
This is a decisive decade for climate action. To meet the U.S. commitment to cut carbon pollution in half by 2030 and net zero by 2050, congressional action is critical. Read more
Hawaii’s four Congress members discuss the myriad of benefits to residents and cost hurdles of the “Build Back Better” Plan. Read more
If you remember the 2006/2007 University of Hawaii football seasons, you’ll remember Colt Brennan winning some incredible games, like the San Jose State game in double overtime and pouring rain. He had a way of getting the job done no matter what. Read more
One in four. That’s how many keiki in Hawaii are struggling with hunger right now. In fact, Hawaii has the second-highest rate of child food insecurity in the United States. This is simply unacceptable to me, and it shouldn’t be OK with any of us. Read more
October will be National Seafood Month. Locally grown seafood is at the heart of Hawaii’s regional cuisine industry, and as we continue to welcome back tourists to our great state, it’s important to remember that visitors expect to eat local fish. Read more
Many unvaccinated people have been asking me lately what I’m seeing in the world of hospice and COVID-19, with specific questions about the vaccines. Let me start off by saying: This COVID-19 thing is serious. Read more
The Supreme Court’s blatant manipulation of its “shadow docket” last week in the Texas abortion case was outrageous. Through the shadow docket, the court does not need to hear oral argument or read regular legal briefs, and the current court sets records in thereby ducking traditional legal processes. Read more
Record-breaking fires, floods, drought events, more frequent and intense storms, disease, extinctions, inequity. These have been the headlines of late. Read more
Declaring that “excessive market concentration threatens basic economic liberties, democratic accountability, and the welfare of workers, farmers, small businesses, startups, and consumers,” the Order encourages federal authorities to target business practices and governmental regulations that stifle competition. Read more
While I certainly respect the views and opinions of those in our community regarding COVID-19 vaccinations and testing, I feel compelled not only as a Native Hawaiian, but as a leader of a Native Hawaiian-serving organization, to highlight the peril our people have historically faced in light of foreign disease and epidemics brought to our homeland. Read more
Since the East-West Center’s founding in 1960, China has lifted 745 million from poverty; 13 of 15 developing Asia economies moved from low- to middle-income, and the region amassed 50% of global consumer buying power. Read more
