Column: Trump tariffs will hurt the U.S. economy
Contrary to what Trump says, it’s American companies that pay the tariff and not the exporting country. Read more
Island Voices
Column: Honolulu rail’s failures overburden residents
For many, the Skyline is not just any other rail system in the country — it represents a disregard for Hawaii’s cultural heritage and land. Read more
Column: Empty homes tax raises many issues
The city Permitting and Planning Department has allowed a great number of high-rises to be built in Kakaako. Read more
Column: Visitors’ return key to furthering Japan-Hawaii ties
The return of Japanese visitors is critically important to Hawaii’s economy and to the further development of the Japan-Hawaii relationship. Read more
Column: Hawaii schools must grow good leaders
Many years ago, when I was learning to be a teacher in a Hawaiian homestead community, I stumbled on a strategy that gave every child an opportunity to be a leader. It became a foundational element of our class community. Read more
Column: Develop geothermal, not fossil fuels
These are tough times. We must work harder than ever to prepare Hawaii to face the future with confidence and to thrive. We must stay true to our commitments to make life better for our communities across the islands. Read more
Column: DOD moving change threatens local businesses
Hawaii plays a critical role in the military’s global footprint, particularly in servicing the Indo-Pacific Command. Read more
Column: Domestic violence services provide a lifeline
The statistics are staggering: 18% of adults in Hawaii report experiencing domestic violence. Read more
Column: Hawaii lawmakers must support ban of weapon sales to Israel
We are dismayed by the Biden administration’s recent refusal to honor its own 30-day deadline and continue to provide lethal military aid to Israel, in spite its failure to substantially improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza. Read more
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Column: Hospice care essential to quality of life
November marks National Care at Home Month, a time to reflect on the diverse range of in-home care services that support individuals in maintaining dignity and quality of life. Read more
Column: Health care policy hurts Hawaii patients
The current health policy fad is “value-based payment” — blaming high health care cost on fee-for-service and overutilization of care and instead, offering upfront payment per member, or capitation, as an incentive to reduce utilization and control costs. Read more
Column: Hawaii students leading way to plant-based diet
With the 2025 legislative session just around the corner, a vibrant proposed addition to school lunch trays is soon within reach. Read more
Column: Red Hill medical data must see release
The Department of Defense’s inspector general (IG) report released last week provides another disheartening blow to families sickened during the 2021 fuel leak as we learned the Navy missed not one, but four opportunities to warn us. Read more
Column: Mind local values amid Trump policies
Our recent presidential election made the majority of us in Hawaii realize the unthinkable can happen. Read more
Column: Use rule of law to wrest health care power back from insurers
Being denied appropriate health care services can leave you feeling hopeless. If you are convinced your health plan is wrong and you think that delay could be harmful, get the care first and then hold the health plan accountable. Read more
Column: An anti-Goldilocks zone for Hawaii homeless
In many ways, 83-year-old “David” is symbolic of the hundreds of mentally ill people living in our streets. Read more
Column: Rebuild elementary school in Lahaina
The Hawaii Department of Education is deciding whether to rebuild King Kamehameha III Elementary School in Lahaina or near Kapalua Airport, an 18-minute drive away. Read more
Column: Out-of-touch Dems have only themselves to blame for loss
Not everyone expecting a strong night for former President Donald Trump was a Republican. I’m the former vice chair of the Oahu County Democrats, and I did, too. Now an independent, it bemused me to see what’s become of a once great farmer’s-laborer’s party. Read more
Column: Clear need for public access TV in HD
Today, I was thrilled to see Ho‘ike’s Public Access Channels broadcast in pristine high-definition (HD), thanks to Hawaiian Telcom. Read more
Column: Let aloha transcend divisive politics
As a lifelong Democrat, I’ll be honest: I’m disappointed in the results of the 2024 elections. Read more
Column: Hawaii’s climate call: Lead on adaptation, mitigation
As we pass the halfway point of the 2020s, the climate crisis is escalating at a pace that defies our preparedness. Read more
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