Column: Every American’s duty to understand cost of tariffs
A tariff is a tax on imports, which are goods produced in a foreign country for sale in America. Read more
Island Voices
Column: Enact paid family leave for caregivers
Many baby boomers in Hawaii made big a promise to our parents. Read more
Column: Let’s act to realize zero hunger in isles
Hawaii, celebrated for its beauty and cultural heritage, faces an alarming crisis: household food insecurity. Read more
Column: U.S. history gives context on Trump and a rolling coup d’etat
What we witnessed on Jan. 25, when Donald Trump’s Office of Management and Budget directed all agents and agencies of the federal government to cease disbursing federal funds, was a coup d’etat. Read more
Column: Recreational marijuana rears ugly head
Following the collapse of Senate Bill 3335 in the 2024 legislative session, which sought to legalize recreational marijuana, the push for legalization remains. Read more
Column: Geothermal is in isles’ energy interest
Hawaii has a track record for developing geothermal — both on a small scale in Hawaii but also in Aotearoa (New Zealand). Read more
Column: Don’t raise hotel tax while Hawaii tourism still struggles
We urge the state to refrain from implementing any new “green” fees or increasing the TAT until the tourism industry is back on its feet. Read more
Column: Technology and youth: for better or worse?
We should remember to put the phone down, take a moment to appreciate what’s beyond the screen, and ground ourselves in reality. Read more
Column: Treat victimized children with care, not mass incarceration
Every year, the United States prosecutes more children as adults than any other country in the world. Read more
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Column: Carbon cashback and climate mitigation
Gov. Josh Green appointed a CAT (Climate Advisory Team) that is responsible for developing programs and projects to adapt to climate change. Read more
Column: Push military to invest in isle housing
Two weeks ago, Hawaii’s two U.S. House members issued a sobering statement on an oft-ignored component of the state’s chronic housing crisis: the military. Read more
Column: Mental health key to youths’ wellness
Hawaii has experienced an unprecedented rise in mental health challenges among our youth, a crisis that has been magnified by the far-reaching impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
Column: Break cycle of poverty at root causes
Hawaii’s future depends on our shared commitment to thrive as a community. Together, we can transform lives, break generational cycles and build a brighter, more equitable Hawaii. Read more
U.S. military challenges grow with new China aircraft carrier
The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command is aware of the challenges and no doubt has plans to deal with any resulting contingency that may arise from them. Read more
Column: Proposed landfill site poses unnecessary risk to water supply
We write today not as an activist, a legislator, a government representative or an environmental organization. We write to you today as fathers of young children. Read more
Column: Rituals in education help affirm positives
As I braced myself to witness the presidential inauguration, I thought about the meaning of this national ritual. Read more
Column: MLK Day, inauguration stir reflection
On Monday, as we do every January, we honored the words and witness of Martin Luther King Jr., whose world-changing leadership led us to dream of something better for our country and for all who would come behind us. Read more
Column: Fuels tax credit would boost green energy push
The benefits of clean fuels extend beyond electricity. Read more
Column: Raise tax 2 cents to fund cancer research
A 2-cent increase in the cigarette tax is a small investment with a profound return. Read more
Column: Immigrants contribute to isle economy and cultural fabric
The 2020 U.S. Census showed that Hawaii is the most diverse state in the nation. Most foreign-born persons in Hawaii are from the Philippines and then China, Japan, Korea, Mexico and Pacific Island countries. Read more
Column: Nonprofits’ contracts need true-to-cost funding
Earlier this year, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago made the difficult decision to transition away from 75 government contracts, beginning this past summer. Read more
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