Hawaiian Electric’s recent introduction of the Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) program represents a proactive approach to mitigating wildfire risks, which is a growing concern as climate change continues to impact local weather patterns. Read more
President Joe Biden always says that the ability to afford needed medicines is about dignity, hope and fairness. Read more
This summer, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) revoked the regulation authorizing the use of brominated vegetable oil (BVO) in food Read more
Honolulu lawmakers are considering legislation that would restrict beekeeping. In contrast, the aim on Hawaii island is just the reverse: Free the bees. Read more
Over the last year, Agribusiness Development Corp. (ADC) has developed an aggressive, dynamic approach to address multiple challenges facing Hawaii’s infrastructure, food production and vacant lands. Read more
About 28.6% of Maui residents spend half or more of their income on rent; they are considered severely rent-burdened. Read more
It’s April of 2024 in Lahaina. A week’s worth of rain preserves the land and changes the dry landscape completely. As the rain disappears for a time, so does the beautiful, green landscape. Read more
The beautiful coral reefs that once decorated the shoreline surrounding Maui’s west coast are dying from a variety of human toxins and the rising temperatures created by industrial pollution. Read more
As a combat veteran (U.S. Army, Desert Storm), witnessing the burning of the flag is an experience fraught with complex and conflicting emotions. Read more
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Four days ago, Gov. Josh Green signed an emergency proclamation to provide stopgap relief to condominiums experiencing crippling increases in property insurance premiums. Read more
For Maui wildfire survivors, the global settlement of lawsuits provides a degree of certainty and closure. Read more
There has been much in the news lately about a settlement to resolve claims against the members of the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and its state and local associations, including Hawaii Realtors. Read more
On June 3, Gov. Josh Green signed House Bill 2404 into law, hailing the signing day as a “historic day” that would bring “much-needed tax relief to our residents.” Read more
Hawaii has the highest housing prices in the nation. We are in the Top 5 locations in the world for “impossibly unaffordable housing.” Read more
On May 17, 2024, we celebrated the 70th anniversary of the landmark court case Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka. It is often regarded as one of, if not the most important, U.S. Supreme Court decisions. Read more
During this election season, there has been a lot of discussion about whether Hawaii should adopt statewide initiative. Read more
A popular Hawaiian proverb says, “Aohe hana nui ke alu ia,” or “no task is too big when done together by all.” And no task is bigger than meeting the climate emergency. Read more
The 2021 Red Hill fuel spill poisoned thousands of residents and contaminated Oahu’s drinking water. The Navy’s lack of transparency exacerbated the harm by delaying a response. Read more
The Honolulu Star-Advertiser’s July 14 editorial titled, “Hawaii Tourism Authority must evolve, adapt to survive,” speaks largely to the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority of the past and not the community-focused organization we are today. Read more
Hawaii has enthusiastically embraced electric vehicles (EVs), with more than 32,000 registered EVs and an annual growth rate of over 25%. With a growing number of EVs on the road, a robust public charging network is crucial for more equitable and widespread adoption and encourages EV rentals for our visitor industry. Read more
As the end of summer break looms, I find myself thinking — with some anxiety — about our returning students. What are they returning from and what are they returning to? Read more
